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Example

Glass Balustrade Line Load Calculation Example

Balustrade and guarding glass often requires barrier load checks, local point loads, serviceability review, and careful support-condition assumptions.

Typical Input

Enter vertical orientation, pane width and height, glass build-up, bottom or side support condition, barrier load height, line load, and point load.

Checks Reviewed

Review ULS stress and SLS deflection for the relevant barrier combinations and compare utilization against the project limits.

Design Context

This workflow can support early-stage checks for balustrades, guarding panels, edge protection, screens, and similar vertical glass elements.

Project Basis

Final balustrade design should be checked against the applicable local code, National Annex, fixing system, and project specification.