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Abstract

This European Standard specifies tolerances, flatness, edgework, fragmentation and physical and mechanical characteristics of monolithic flat thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass for use in buildings.
Information on curved thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass is given in Annex A, but this product does not form part of this standard.
Other requirements, not specified in this standard, can apply to thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass which is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units, or undergo an additional treatment, e.g. coating. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics.
This European Standard does not cover glass sandblasted after toughening.

Status
Published
Publication Date
29-Nov-2011
Withdrawal Date
30-May-2012
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 129 - Glass in building
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
30-Nov-2011
Due Date
30-Nov-2012
Completion Date
30-Nov-2011

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Overview

EN 13024-1:2011 - Glass in building: Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass (Part 1: Definition and description) defines and describes the properties, tolerances and test-related characteristics of monolithic, flat thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass for use in buildings. The standard sets out how this safety glass should behave mechanically and thermally, how it fragments on breakage, and which dimensional and flatness tolerances apply. Curved borosilicate toughened glass is described in Annex A for information only and is not part of the mandatory scope. Glass sandblasted after toughening is excluded.

Key topics

  • Product definition and scope
    • Monolithic, flat thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass used in buildings.
    • Clarification that additional requirements apply when incorporated into assemblies (laminates, insulating glass units) or when coated; the base mechanical/thermal properties remain.
  • Dimensions and tolerances
    • Nominal thickness, thickness tolerances, width/length limits and squareness (expressed via diagonal differences).
  • Flatness and optical characteristics
    • Measurements and limits for overall bow, roller wave, edge lift (horizontal toughening) and local distortion (vertical toughening).
    • Optical distortion and anisotropy (iridescence) are covered as part of physical characteristics.
  • Edgework, holes, notches and cut-outs
    • Requirements and limits for edge profiles, drilled holes, position tolerances and shaped panes intended for toughening.
  • Fragmentation and safety performance
    • Fragmentation test method, particle count assessment and maximum particle length criteria to ensure safe breakage behaviour.
  • Mechanical and thermal characteristics
    • Thermal durability, mechanical strength testing references and classification for accidental human impact (see EN 12600).

Applications and users

EN 13024-1 is practical for:

  • Glass manufacturers producing thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass.
  • Façade engineers, architects and specifiers selecting safety glass for buildings.
  • Testing laboratories and conformity assessors performing fragmentation, flatness and strength checks.
  • Window, curtain wall and insulating glass unit suppliers, to ensure components meet dimensional and safety requirements before assembly.

This standard helps ensure consistent quality, predictable breakage behaviour and compliance when using thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass in building applications.

Related standards

  • EN 1748-1-1 (borosilicate glass basic properties)
  • EN 1096-1 (coated glass)
  • EN 12600 (pendulum impact test and classification)
  • EN 1288-3 (bending strength test)
  • EN 13024-2 (conformity / product standard)

Keywords: EN 13024-1:2011, thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass, glass in building, fragmentation, flatness, tolerances, edgework, thermal durability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13024-1:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Glass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass - Part 1: Definition and description". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies tolerances, flatness, edgework, fragmentation and physical and mechanical characteristics of monolithic flat thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass for use in buildings. Information on curved thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass is given in Annex A, but this product does not form part of this standard. Other requirements, not specified in this standard, can apply to thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass which is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units, or undergo an additional treatment, e.g. coating. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics. This European Standard does not cover glass sandblasted after toughening.

This European Standard specifies tolerances, flatness, edgework, fragmentation and physical and mechanical characteristics of monolithic flat thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass for use in buildings. Information on curved thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass is given in Annex A, but this product does not form part of this standard. Other requirements, not specified in this standard, can apply to thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass which is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units, or undergo an additional treatment, e.g. coating. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics. This European Standard does not cover glass sandblasted after toughening.

EN 13024-1:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 81.040.20 - Glass in building. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13024-1:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13024-1:2002, EN 1748-1-1:2004, EN 1288-3:2000, EN 1096-1:2012, EN 12600:2002, EN 1279-5:2005+A2:2010, EN 16477-1:2016, EN 1288-1:2000, EN 12758:2019, EN 17074:2019, EN 16612:2019, EN 1279-1:2004, EN 12758:2011, EN 1096-4:2004, EN 357:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 13024-1:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/135. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steklo v gradbeništvu - Kaljeno borosilikatno varnostno steklo - 1. del: Definicija in opisGlas im Bauwesen - Thermisch vorgespanntes Borosilicat-Einscheiben-Sicherheitsglas - Teil 1: Definition und BeschreibungVerre dans la construction - Verre borosilicate de sécurité trempé thermiquement - Partie 1: Définition et descriptionGlass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass - Part 1: Definition and description81.040.20Steklo v gradbeništvuGlass in buildingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13024-1:2011SIST EN 13024-1:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 13024-1:2012SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13024-1
November 2011 ICS 81.040.20 Supersedes EN 13024-1:2002English Version
Glass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass - Part 1: Definition and description
Verre dans la construction - Verre borosilicate de sécurité trempé thermiquement - Partie 1: Définition et description Glas im Bauwesen - Thermisch vorgespanntes Borosilicat-Einscheiben-Sicherheitsglas - Teil 1: Definition und Beschreibung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 September 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Curved thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass . 27Annex B (informative)
Alternative method for the measurement of roller wave distortion . 28B.1 Apparatus . 28B.2 Method . 28B.3 Limitations . 29B.4 Alternative use of apparatus . 29Annex C (informative)
Example of particle count . 30Bibliography . 33 SIST EN 13024-1:2012

NOTE The information is given in Annex A. 3.2 edge deformation deformation of the edge because of the tong marks 3.3 edge lift (also referred to as edge dip) distortion produced in horizontal toughened glass, at the leading and trailing edge of the plate NOTE This is a distortion produced by a reduction in surface flatness. SIST EN 13024-1:2012

The fragmentation described in Clause 8 is undertaken on unrestrained test specimens. The fragmentation in service may not always correspond to that determined during the fragmentation test due to the imposition of other stresses, i.e. from fixing or from reprocessing (e.g. laminating). 6 Dimensions and tolerances
6.1 Nominal thickness and thickness tolerances The nominal thicknesses and thickness tolerances are those given in the relevant product standard (see Clause 4), some of which are reproduced in Table 1. Table 1 — Nominal thicknesses and thickness tolerances Dimensions in millimetres Nominal Thickness tolerances for glass type thickness d Float Drawn sheet, rolled, cast 3 ± 0,2 - 0,4 / + 0,5 4 ± 0,2 - 0,4 / + 0,5 5 ± 0,2 - 0,4 / + 0,5 6 ± 0,2 - 0,4 / + 0,5 6,5 ± 0,2 - 0,4 / + 0,5 7,5 ± 0,3 - 0,4 / + 0,5 8 ± 0,3 - 0,4 / + 0,8 9 ± 0,3 - 0,9 / + 1,0 10 ± 0,3 - 0,9 / + 1,0 11 ± 0,3 - 0,9 / + 1,0 12 ± 0,3 - 0,9 / + 1,0 13 ± 0,5 - 0,9 / + 1,0 15 ± 0,5 - 0,9 / + 1,0
The thickness of a pane shall be determined as for the basic product. The measurement shall be taken at the centres of the 4 sides, and away from the area of any tong marks (see Figure 2), which may be present. SIST EN 13024-1:2012

Figure 1 — Examples of width, B, and length, H, relative to the pane shape 6.2.2 Maximum and minimum sizes For maximum and minimum sizes, the manufacturer should be consulted. 6.2.3 Tolerances and squareness The nominal dimensions for width and length being given, the finished pane shall not be larger than the nominal dimensions increased by the tolerance t, or smaller than the nominal dimensions reduced by the tolerance t. Limits are given in Table 2. The squareness of rectangular glass panes is expressed by the difference between its diagonals.
The difference between the two diagonal lengths of the pane of glass shall not be larger than the deviation limit v as specified in Table 3. The limits of squareness are described by deviation between diagonals. Limits are given in Table 3. Table 2 — Tolerances on width, B, and length, H Dimensions in millimetres Nominal dimension of side,
B or H Tolerance, t nominal glass thickness,
d ≤ 8 nominal glass thickness, d > 8 ≤ 2 000 ± 3,0 ± 4,0 2 000 < B or H ≤ 3 000 ± 4,0 ± 5,0 > 3 000 ± 5,0 ± 6,0 SIST EN 13024-1:2012

d > 8 ≤ 2 000 ≤ 4 ≤ 6 2 000 < B or H ≤ 3 000 ≤ 6 ≤ 8 > 3 000 ≤ 8 ≤ 10
6.2.4 Edge deformation produced by the vertical process The tongs used to suspend the glass during toughening result in surface depressions, known as tong marks (see Figure 2). The centres of the tong marks are situated up to a maximum of 20 mm in from the edge. A deformation of the edge less than 2 mm can be produced in the region of the tong mark and there may also be an area of optical distortion. These deformations are included in the tolerances in Table 2.
Key 1
deformation 2
up to 20 mm 3
tong mark 4
100 mm radius maximum area of optical distortion Figure 2 — Tong mark deformation 6.3 Flatness 6.3.1 General By the very nature of the toughening process, it is not possible to obtain a product as flat as annealed glass. This difference in flatness depends on the type of glass, e.g. coated etc., glass dimensions, i.e. the nominal thickness, the dimensions and the ratio between the dimensions, and the toughening process employed, i.e. vertical or horizontal. There are four kinds of distortion:  overall bow (see Fi
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