The stress distribution in automotive glass is an important parameter for quality control, particularly in tempered products. While measurement of stress throughout the thickness of the glass is a challenge, stress measurement at the surface can be performed with currently available information. This article looks at the measurement of surface stress in five tempered glass samples manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.
Origin
Pacific Northwest National Lab, Usa
Journal Title
Glass-Tech Int 4/99 115-118
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 973