TSG 5 Impact test
Channel: Paul Wehmeyer
Date: 2013-04-12

Frame less glass balustrade impact test with side mounted glazing design. Failure at 400 joules impact = 30Kg river sand impactor  with 1380mm drop height.
CONCLUSION; The failure is a direct result of the hybrid contact adhesive that de-laminated from the plastered surface that in turn transferred stress point to bolt lugs where fracture point of glass originated from.RECOMMENDATION; Further tests are required to prevent De-lamination which in turn could prove that this shock absorbing mounting method  can comply to national building regulations without a top mounted structural handrail.