Stress Distribution In Thermally Tempered Glass Panes Near The Edges, Corners And Holes - Part 2. Distribution Of Thermal Stresses

With temperature profiles during the thermal strengthening process determined in part one of this paper, the distribution of thermal stresses for the central area, near the edges and holes of the glass plates are calculated numerically with the help of a finite-element simulation (THERVO PRO) which models the formation of temper stresses with time. Comparison with existing experimental data for the central area shows very good correspondence with numerical results.