Glass Columns

Glass columns, like concrete columns, have load-bearing properties. They transfer the load from beams to the ground, providing balanced load distribution and strength. It is recommended to use multi-layered tempered laminated glass with heat soak testing (HST) applied to minimize the risk of spontaneous breakage in the construction of glass columns. As glass columns serve as load-bearing elements for façades, they require meticulous attention during both design and production. Alcam, aware of the importance of details such as the precision of mounting holes (diameter, axis distance, alignment in lamination) and the absence of slippage in laminated glass panels, produces within the required tolerances using advanced machinery. Alcam has contributed to the development of new connection systems in glass column applications at Istanbul Technical University and has played a role in the advancement of the project. Our products are manufactured in accordance with TS EN 12543 and TS EN 12150 standards and are tested in Alcam Laboratories.