Abstract
A comprehensive modelling technique for incorporating the effects of residual stresses (RS) in commercially available float glass (annealed glass and thermally-strengthened glass) is presented. RS are developed in glass due to the differential cooling experienced by glass during manufacturing (i.e. outer regions of glass cool and solidify first while the inner regions remain hot). Glass manufactures expect compressive surface RS of magnitude of ~80-150 MPa in thermally-strengthened glass. Surface compressive prestress enhances resistance against the development and propagation of surface cracks in thermally-strengthened glass. Although no RS are expected in annealed glass, research showed some RS in annealed glass, albeit of small magnitudes (usually
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Society of Glass Technology |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Sept 2019 |