EN 1288-1:2000

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 Factors to be taken into account when testing glass
      5.1 Glass as a material
      5.2 Bending stress and bending strength
      5.3 Type of glass
      5.4 Orientation of the specimens
      5.5 Number of specimens in a sample
6 Explanations of the test methods
      6.1 Coaxial double ring test for large test surface
             areas
      6.2 Test with specimen supported at two points
             (four point bending)
      6.3 Coaxial double ring test for small test surface
             areas
7 Range of application of the test methods
      7.1 General limitations
      7.2 Limitations to EN 1288-2
      7.3 Limitations to EN 1288-3
      7.4 Limitations to EN 1288-4
      7.5 Limitations to EN 1288-5
8 Calibration of the testing machines
9 Recommendations for safe use of test equipment
Annex A (informative) Bibliography

This standard specifies the determination of the bending strength of monolithic glass for use in buildings. The testing of insulating units or laminated glass is excluded from this standard. This standard describes: - considerations to be taken into account when testing glass, - explanations of the reasons for designing different test methods, - limitations of the test methods, and gives pointers to safety requirements for the personnel operating the test equipment.