ABSTRACT
Due to the intensive progress and research on the field of glass structures, possibilities for using glass as a load carrying elements are increasing every day. Different types of hybrid constructions, consisted of glass and another material (timber, concrete, laminated reinforcement etc.), are analyzed or even newly developed focusing on an optimal structural interaction between both materials and in respect to architectural, static-structural and fabrication criteria. Hybrid steel –glass beams can be used not only as a horizontal structural load-bearing elements for roofs or floors but also can be used as a vertical elements – supporting fins for glass facades which are loaded by wind compression or suction. Effect of lateral torsional buckling can’t be neglect in case of wind suction. This paper deals with experimental research performed at CTU aimed to the lateral and torsional stability of hybrid steel-glass beams with semi-rigid glued connection between the steel flanges and glass web.
