Summary
Entering the correct design parameters ensures that PROFIS Engineering performs accurate calculations for glass balustrade applications. The module allows you to define service temperature, glass geometry, shoe geometry, and wind load so that the software can evaluate installation requirements and generate a compliant design.
Prerequisites
Make sure you are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account and have opened the Glass Balustrade module. If you need help accessing the module, click here for step‑by‑step instructions.
Step-by-step instructions
- Define the service temperature of the balustrade
- Go to Design tab and open the Temperature section.
- Select the appropriate Service temperature range from the dropdown.
This is used to determine material performance in the expected environmental conditions.
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Enter Glass Geometry parameters
Expand the Glass Geometry section and fill in:
- Glass pane length
- Glass pane height
- Glass pane thickness
- Total number of panes
These values define the dimensions of the glazing that the shoe will support.
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Define Shoe Geometry parameters
Open the Shoe Geometry section and enter:- Interior shoe height
- Interior shoe width
Distance between glass and shoe and Effective puck height are automatically calculated based on these inputs. These parameters describe the base shoe profile and internal clearances needed for proper glass seating.
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Input Wind Load
Scroll to the Wind section and enter Service wind‑load (for outdoor design).
This load (together with the live loads considered automatically as per applicable code) is used to calculate the number of required mortar pucks per glass pane under service conditions. -
Review graphical instructions and installation details
Review the installation instruction in the central panel.
Tip
Keep the following in mind while using PROFIS Engineering for design of Glass Balustrade:
- The module assumes rectangular U-shaped geometry for the shoe when calculating mortar resistance requirements.