Adhesive joints for bonded point fixings in facades and glass structures

Load-bearing adhesive connections are used partially successful in civil engineering in glass construction as well as in concrete, steel, wood or plastic and track construction. However, the technology of adhesive bonding by means of bonded point fixings, is not common due to the high administrative and experimental effort for obtaining an individual technical approval (ZiE). Adhesively bonded point fixings and fittings represents an advantageous alternative to conventional bearing connections. In addition to cost savings, the absence of boreholes especially causes constructive facilitation. Generally, a more homogeneous stress distribution in the load introduction area arises by using bonded point fixings. Further benefits of bonded fixings are the reduction of mechanical connection elements, associated higher-quality aesthetics and an increase of creative freedom in facade design.