FIXTURES & FINISHES
for sudden human impact including any sudden or accidental pressure to the balustrade.
HANDRAILS LOADS
Glass balustrades need to withstand the following three load types: • Line load: This is measured in kN/m and loading requirements are given in classification in accordance with EN 1991-1-1. This is intended to test the force of an impact against the balustrade.
• Uniformly distributed load (UDL): This is measured in kN/m2
and is given in
classifications in accordance with EN 1991-1-4. This load is horizontal force against the midsection of the balustrade.
• Concentrated load: This is measured in kN and is given in classifications in accordance with EN 1991-1-1. This is
IQ Glass recommends that a handrail should always be used, unless a laminated toughened glass construction is specified that would remain in situ if a panel fails. In accordance with BS6180:2011 Section 8.5, a continuous handrail is not required if the correct glass specification is used. IQ technical engineers ensure the glass balustrades can withstand all weather conditions and loading requirements. Should a glass panel break, and the glass remains in situ, then a continuous handrail is not required.
Tanzeela Yasin is marketing assistant at IQ Glass UK
ARCHITECTURAL GLASS Glass floors
Balustrades and Staircases Automatic Doors Splashbacks
Complete supply and fit service
Please contact us for details 01903 733206
www.demon-designs.co.uk info@demon-designs.co.uk
50
www.sbhonline.co.uk
march/april 2019
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52
