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bolt. Semi-rigid connections that allow an intermediate degree of
resistance to rotation are also available. Bolted glass connections
are also distinguishable by the hole profi le, for example, through
hole, countersunk hole, partial penetration hole.
(a)
(b)
Steel angle
attached
to primary
structure
Steel angle
attached
to primary
structure
Glass
Glass
POM or
injected
mortar liner
Steel
Washer
Countersunk
steel bolt
Steel bolt
POM
setting
block
Steel
washer
Aluminium
or POM
liner
(c)
(c)
(d)
(d)
Insulated glazing
unit (IGU)
Insulated glazing
Glass
Cast fitting for
attachment to
primary
structure
Aluminium
liner
External
steel collar
Nylon
liner
Countersunk
steel bolt
Articulated
steel bolt
Cast fitting for
attachment to
primary
structure
Steel
flange
Nylon 66
boss/spacer
Silicone
O-ring
Vulcanizing
fibre
(e)
(e)
Glass
Steel
anchor
bolt
POM liner
Figure 21.8 Bolted connections: (a) semi-rigid spring plate through-bolt; (b) semi-rigid spring-plate countersunk; (c) planar countersunk; (d) fully
articulated countersunk; (e) partial penetration glass anchor
