prEN 19100-1

1.1  Scope of prEN 19100-1
(1) This document gives basic design rules for glass structures, assemblies and components. This document is concerned with the requirements for resistance, serviceability, fracture characteristics and glass component failure consequences in relation to human safety, robustness and redundancy of glass structures.
(2) This document covers the basis of design, structural design, materials, durability, and construction rules.
1.2  Assumptions
(1) The assumptions given in EN 1990 apply.
(2) This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1990, EN 1991 (all parts), the parts of EN 1992 to EN 1999 where glass structures or glass components are referred to within those documents and EN 12488.