The deflection limit of span/60 for glass panels has long been acknowledged and accepted within the glazing industry. This criterion, widely recognized among glass manufacturers, specifiers, and ...
Day 3 | Why Deflection Limits Control Glass Safety ? In façade engineering practice, the span/60 deflection limit for glass panels is widely accepted to control serviceability under wind loading.
Summary: The 2018 International Building Codes clarify the deflection criteria to be used in the design of glass wall systems by adding reference to AAMA TIR-11 Maximum Allowable Deflection of Framing ...