ASTM E3401_E3401M-24 - Standard Practice for Design and Performance of Laminated Glass Subject to Hydrostatic Loads

1.1 This practice covers elements related to laminated glass when exposed to hydrostatic loads such as in the construction of swimming pools and aquariums. This practice includes laminated glass performance, and safe behavior considerations. It addresses the characteristics unique to glass and laminated glass.

1.2 This practice does not address applications constructed with monolithic glass, glass block, insulating glass units, glass tiles that are directly bonded to a non-glass structural substrate, acrylic, or other plastics.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance of this practice.

1.4 This practice is not meant to address consumer products such as portable aquariums. This practice is meant for fixed or temporary pools or aquariums at a specific location.

1.5 This practice does not address dynamic flood loads or impact loads such as wave action, floating debris, or human and animal collisions.

1.6 This practice does not address issues concerning corrosion and or surface degradation effects of glass.

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.