Simple Numerical Model of Laminated Glass Beams

TL;DR

This paper introduces a straightforward finite element model for layered glass beams that considers independent layer kinematics linked by Lagrange multipliers, validated for accuracy and potential for complex applications.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel simple finite element approach for laminated glass beams using independent layer kinematics with Lagrange multipliers, validated against data.

Findings

Model accurately predicts laminated glass behavior

Validated against independent data

Potential for extension to complex problems

Abstract

This contribution presents a simple Finite Element model aimed at efficient simulation of layered glass units. The adopted approach is based on considering independent kinematics of each layer, tied together via Lagrange multipliers. Validation and verification of the resulting model against independent data demonstrate its accuracy, showing its potential for generalization towards more complex problems.