scope:

This European Standard specifies the method to be used to verify the mechanical performance of the bonded glazing for doors, windows and curtain walling (see examples in Annex A) and its durability. The bonding covered is only that between the glass and the metal surface. This European Standard covers bonded glazing incorporated into the product construction works as follows: - either vertically; or - up to 83° from the vertical (positive slope); or - up to 15° from the vertical onto the building face (negative slope). It gives information to the manufacturer to comply with requirements regarding design, factory production control and assembly rules. The parts concerned in the testing are the metal surface (anodized and coated aluminium, stainless steel), the glass coated or not which shall be bonded, the bonding sealant and mechanical restraints when required. This standard does not apply to: - other surfaces materials; - direct glazing; - glass-to-glass bonding and edge seal of insulating glass units (which are covered by EN 13022-1 and EN 1279-5); - adhesive tapes.