Through A Glass Sideways: New efforts to measure and mitigate anisotropy

Top Glass 2019 presents the best in architectural glass construction education for architects, glazing contractors and glass fabricators, April 17 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Registration is free. Full agenda at topglasscanada.com.

Session 4: 4:30 p.m.
Anisotropy, as opposed to isotropy, means that a material exhibits properties with different values when measured in different directions. In architectural glass, anisotropy relates to a visual effect caused by the presence of polarized light, the birefringent property of the glass and the mechanical stresses in the glass due to heat treatment. Louis Moreau believes the industry can improve on those aspects, with the long-term goal of aesthetic improvements for glass panels. This presentation will explain the fundamentals of anisotropy, when buildings are more susceptible to it, how to quantify it, and ultimately how to minimize it.

Speaker: Louis Moreau, head of technology and innovation, AGNORA