Full-scale experiments reveal impact resistance of glass columns in buildings
The article investigates how square hollow glass columns behave when they are compressed and impacted. The researchers conducted experiments on full-scale glass columns to see how they hold up under different impact conditions. They tested both undamaged columns and columns that were intentionally damaged beforehand. The results showed that the way the impact was applied and the type of impact body used had a significant impact on the columns' structural performance. This study helps us understand how to design glass structures to ensure they are safe and reliable.