Structural Glazing: Silicone vs. Acrylic Tape

What is it about?

Structural silicone and acrylic foam tape are used to bond glass to buildings. Silicone rubber is elastic whereas the acrylic is viscoelastic. This paper compares the performance of these two technologies at temperature extremes and various strain rates.

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Why is it important?

The data highlights differences that may be relevant for designers of structurally-glazed curtainwall systems, especially so for hot climates and areas prone to seismic risk.