PD CEN/TS 19100-1:2021 - Page 2

Design of glass structures. Basis of design and materials | Status: Current

1 Scope

1.1 Scope of CEN/TS 19100‑1

(1) CEN/TS 19100‑1 gives basic design rules for mechanically supported glass components. This document is concerned with the requirements for resistance, serviceability, fracture characteristics and glass componentfailure consequences in relation to human safety, robustness, redundancy and durability of glass structures. (2) This document covers the basis of design, materials, durability and structural design. (3) This document also covers construction rules for the structural design of glass components.