New Tool Allows Architects, Engineers to Determine Optimal Configurations for Structural Glazing ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) today announced the availability of the new Saflex® glass strength calculator. This proprietary software, developed by Solutia in conjunction with industry glass experts, is based on the methodologies of European (EN) and international (ASTM and ISO) standards for glass characteristics and design. The calculator features glass thicknesses per individual lite ranging from 2.5 mm through 25 mm, and lites can be combined symmetrically or asymmetrically with Saflex interlayers. The software will perform calculations and provide a PDF report via email, detailing glass stress and deflection for the requested configuration and providing the effective thickness for the single unit laminate from which the model was generated. The overall thickness and weight of the glass is also provided in the analysis. The Saflex® glass strength calculation tool is only available to registered users. Access to the program can be requested at www.saflex.com/structural.
