Structural sealant glazing with architecturally designed photovoltaic modules

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Abstract

At the Z3 office-building of Ed. Züblin AG, in 2017 186 architecturally designed photovoltaic modules with a total capacity of approximately 30 kWp have been integrated in the south façade, replacing the existing structural sealant glazing without visible mechanical fasteners. In this paper, the architectural
and structural process for this challenging construction project is presented. One focus lays on mechanical tests for the qualification of the module interlayer performed at TU Dresden, which in future construction projects can support the approval procedure for the installation of structural sealant glazing
without mechanical fixtures up to a height of 18 m.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEngineered Transparency 2018
Place of PublicationBerlin
Pages363-370
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

TitleEngineered Transparency 2018
SubtitleGlass in Architecture and Structural Engineering
Duration25 - 26 October 2018
Website
Degree of recognitionInternational event
LocationMesse Düsseldorf
CityDüsseldorf
CountryGermany

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Keywords

  • photovoltaics, structural sealant glazing, mechanical tests