Computational Methods for Laminated Glass

An existing, recently developed solid-shell finite element is proposed for efficient and accurate modeling of laminated glass structures. The element is applied to one test example treating a thin laminated glass structure subjected to biaxial bending and the performance concerning accuracy and efficiency is compared with standard three-dimensional solid elements. Further examples illustrate how the element could be applied in the modeling of laminated glass structures with bolted and adhesive joints. For these examples, experimental data for relevant quantities are provided as a comparison. It is concluded that the element is an excellent candidate for the modeling of laminated glass.