Abstract: A containment building includes a wall made of a material of the concrete type that delimits a space and at least one viewing module, the viewing module including at least one window arranged in an opening in the wall, the window having a frame in which at least one optical unit that provides protection from high-energy and/or neutron radiation is placed, the frame being fitted in the opening, the viewing module also having a protective element that includes a sash bearing a pane and is arranged so as to close the opening at the face on the inside of the building, the viewing module thus including at least one interface between two surfaces. The containment building also includes at least one sealing system arranged at at least one interface.

Abstract: A containment building includes a wall made of a material of the concrete type that delimits a space and at least one viewing module, the viewing module including at least one window arranged in an opening in the wall, the window having a frame in which at least one optical unit that provides protection from high-energy and/or neutron radiation is placed, the frame being fitted in the opening, the viewing module also having a protective element that includes a sash bearing a pane and is arranged so as to close the opening at the face on the inside of the building, the viewing module thus including at least one interface between two surfaces. The containment building also includes at least one sealing system arranged at at least one interface.

Abstract: A device for cutting a flexible material of plastic type, laminated between two substrates and overhanging the edges of the substrates, includes a cutting tool and a pulling tool arranged upstream of the cutting tool.

Abstract: A device for cutting a flexible material of plastic type, laminated between two substrates and overhanging the edges of the substrates, includes a cutting tool and a pulling tool arranged upstream of the cutting tool.

Abstract: A system for assembly between a connecting element and at least one cavity positioned on a surface portion situated on an edge face of a substrate, particularly made of a fragile material of glass type. The connecting element is configured to be accommodated in the cavity that has curved and retaining walls, the cavity being made at the edge face of the substrate.

Abstract: According to this process for manufacturing a laminated glazing unit so that it withstands predetermined stresses, a reference laminated glazing unit is identified that withstands the predetermined stresses and that comprises at least one substrate and one interlayer having the same chemical compositions as those of the laminated glazing unit to be manufactured; the tear strength (Jc-ref) of the interlayer of the reference laminated glazing unit, and also the interlayer thickness (ei-ref) and the substrate thickness (eg-ref) of the reference laminated glazing unit are then determined; then, using a graph (C4) representative of the minimum interlayer tear strength (Jc-min) required so that any laminated glazing unit, comprising at least one substrate and one interlayer having the same chemical compositions as those of the laminated glazing unit to be manufactured, withstands the predetermined stresses, as a function of the interlayer thickness (ei) and/or of the substrate thickness (eg), a combination of optim

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a laminated glazing unit so that it withstands a predetermined load, in which the unit includes at least one substrate having a glass function and at least one layer of polymeric interlayer. The process: obtains viscoelastic behavior of constituent material of the interlayer; calculates maximum value of at least one quantity representative of the loading resistance of the laminated glazing unit subjected to the predetermined load; adjusts dimensions of the unit such that the calculated maximum value of the quantity representative of the loading resistance of the unit is less than or equal to a permissible maximum value; and the or each substrate and the or each layer of interlayer are prepared and assembled to the adjusted dimensions.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a laminated glazing, in which a lamination interlayer is interposed between two substrates having a glass function, including: making a measurement of Young's modulus E on a sample of the interlayer, using a viscoanalyzer, by varying temperature and frequency while imposing a constant dynamic displacement; making a numerical treatment of curves obtained, using WLF (Williams-Landel-Ferry) equations, to establish a law E(f) governing behavior of a material constituting the interlayer sample at a given temperature; producing a numerical model based on a finite-element method in bending of a laminated glazing panel, wherein mechanical properties of the sample result from the preceding operations; comparing results of the numerical calculation with those obtained with analytical formulae in which participation of the interlayer in transferring shear in the laminated glazing is represented by a transfer coefficient ?; varying the transfer coefficient ? in the analytical formulae until re

Abstract: A fastening device for substrates, for example for glass substrates assembled as a multiple glazing unit, including retaining elements placed between at least one of the two substrates facing one another and a supporting structure for transferring loads of the substrates to the supporting structure. The retaining elements include a mechanism to compensate for dimensional variations. The compensation mechanism allows a relative movement between the substrates.

Abstract: A connecting system configured to secure at least one cavity including curved and retaining walls and positioned on a surface portion located on an edge of a substrate made of a fragile material of glass type and a support member. The connecting system includes a shoe including at least one appendage projecting from at least one of faces of the shoe, the appendage having a profile that complements the profile made on the surface portion situated on the edge of the substrate.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a laminated glazing unit so that it withstands a predetermined load, in which the unit includes at least one substrate having a glass function and at least one layer of polymeric interlayer. The process: obtains viscoelastic behavior of constituent material of the interlayer; calculates maximum value of at least one quantity representative of the loading resistance of the laminated glazing unit subjected to the predetermined load; adjusts dimensions of the unit such that the calculated maximum value of the quantity representative of the loading resistance of the unit is less than or equal to a permissible maximum value; and the or each substrate and the or each layer of interlayer are prepared and assembled to the adjusted dimensions.

Abstract: According to this process for manufacturing a laminated glazing unit so that it withstands predetermined stresses, a reference laminated glazing unit is identified that withstands the predetermined stresses and that comprises at least one substrate and one interlayer having the same chemical compositions as those of the laminated glazing unit to be manufactured; the tear strength (Jc-ref) of the interlayer of the reference laminated glazing unit, and also the interlayer thickness (Ji-ref) and the substrate thickness (eg-ref) of the reference laminated glazing unit are then determined; then, using a graph (C4) representative of the minimum interlayer tear strength (Jc-min) required so that any laminated glazing unit, comprising at least one substrate and one interlayer having the same chemical compositions as those of the laminated glazing unit to be manufactured, withstands the predetermined stresses, as a function of the interlayer thickness (ei) and/or of the substrate thickness (eg), a combination of optim

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a laminated glazing, in which a lamination interlayer is interposed between two substrates having a glass function, including: making a measurement of Young's modulus E on a sample of the interlayer, using a viscoanalyzer, by varying temperature and frequency while imposing a constant dynamic displacement; making a numerical treatment of curves obtained, using WLF (Williams-Landel-Ferry) equations, to establish a law E(f) governing behavior of a material constituting the interlayer sample at a given temperature; producing a numerical model based on a finite-element method in bending of a laminated glazing panel, wherein mechanical properties of the sample result from the preceding operations; comparing results of the numerical calculation with those obtained with analytical formulae in which participation of the interlayer in transferring shear in the laminated glazing is represented by a transfer coefficient ?; varying the transfer coefficient ? in the analytical formulae until re

Abstract: A system for fastening an element, particularly made of fragile material such as glass, to a bearing structure or a framework at least at one point. At least at one fastening point, the system includes a mechanical connection device for fixing the element to a framework or bearing structure or connecting to an adjacent similar element. At least one arm at a first end is connected to a fastener mechanically connected to the element, and at a second end is connected to a joining piece. The joining piece includes a tubular envelope that contains a mechanism for adjusting degrees of freedom of the fixing or of the connection. A wall including at least one fixed or opening element can be fixed to a structure or a framework by such a mechanical connection device.

Abstract: A luminous structure includes at least one light-emitting diode emitting radiation within the ultraviolet or the visible spectrum, a substantially planar glass element having main faces and an edge around a periphery of the main faces. The glass element includes a hole housing the diode, and a metallic element connected to the diode and coupled with said glass element for removing heat. The metallic element is chosen from an electrical connection element or a holding element for keeping the diode in said hole. The invention also relates to the manufacture of this luminous structure and to its applications.

Abstract: A fixing system for fixing a panel of fragile material to a bearing structure, including at least one point fastener engaging with at least one first contact region produced in the panel. The point fastener includes a first anchoring part at a first contact region and a second anchoring part at a second contact region situated on the panel. The first and second anchoring parts are connected by at least one adjusting device configured to bring the first and second anchoring parts to bear against the first and second contact regions respectively and are situated in the plane of the panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminous structure (100) comprising at least one light-emitting diode (3) capable of emitting radiation within the ultraviolet (UV) and/or the visible, a substantially planar glass element (1) having main faces (11, 12) and an edge, the glass element having a hole (2) housing the diode (3), and a metallic element (4) connected to the diode and coupled with said glass element for removing heat, said metallic element being furthermore chosen from an electrical connection element (4) and/or a holding element (4) for keeping the diode in said hole. The invention also relates to the manufacture of this luminous structure and to its applications.

Abstract: A system for assembly between a connecting element and at least one cavity positioned on a surface portion situated on an edge face of a substrate, particularly made of a fragile material of glass type. The connecting element is configured to be accommodated in the cavity that has curved and retaining walls, the cavity being made at the edge face of the substrate.

Abstract: A connecting system configured to secure at least one cavity including curved and retaining walls and positioned on a surface portion located on an edge of a substrate made of a fragile material of glass type and a support member. The connecting system includes a shoe including at least one appendage projecting from at least one of faces of the shoe, the appendage having a profile that complements the profile made on the surface portion situated on the edge of the substrate.

Abstract: An insert configured to be received or formed in a glass plate to allow, in cooperation with a connecting element, the glass plate to be mounted on a support. The insert is designed to be received in a hole made in one face of the plate, the hole being bounded by a retaining side wall of curved profile directed toward the inside. The insert includes a fastening mechanism complementary to a mechanism carried by the connecting element for connecting the plate to the support.