Industry Tools

AS 1288 TOOL

  • Quick and easy way to check glass requirements on your mobile.
  • Calculates for wind loads.
  • Includes human impact (if applicable).
  • All the work is done for you – just follow the steps

The AS 1288 Calculator allows you to calculate the minimum glazing provisions for glass in various locations based on Wind Load and Human Impact.

WHAT IS THE AS 1288 TOOL?

The updated AS 1288 Online Tool has been developed by the Australian Glass and Window Association to provide a quick and easy method to calculate the thickness of glass when it is subjected to human impact and wind loads.

The selection of glass subject to wind loading is an involved procedure using complex charts and formulas to calculate glass thickness to meet both stress (ULS) and deflection (SLS) requirements.

The AS 1288 tool combines both calculations to give a simple method for members to calculate glass thickness for single glazing and both equal and unequal pane double glazing.

 The tool provides a required glass thickness based on calculations considering both the human impact and wind load impacts. The tool also helps with selection  of glass subject to human impact for two-edged and four-edged supported glazing systems. Once the glass thickness has been calculated, the user can print out a copy of the page as a record of the selection of the glass for the windows you are purchasing.

This tool is mobile friendly and can be accessed via any smartphone or tablet once logged into the tool on the AGWA website.

AS 4055 TOOL

  • Check the wind loads for housing provided to you.
  • Find all the data you need for the tool on Google Earth.
  • Ensure the windows supplied are right for the site

The AS 4055 tool provides wind loads for use in housing that are within the geometric limitations of the Standards.

WHAT IS THE AS 4055 TOOL?

The AS 4055 Online Tool has been developed by  the Australian Glass & Window Association to provide a simple and easy method of obtaining wind classifications for housing. It is for the exclusive use of its members and should ideally be used in conjunction with the window’s purchaser.

Once the rating has been calculated, the AS 4055 Tool produces a certificate listing all the data that was used as well as the results. This Certificate can be used as evidence to support the selection of both the glass and the windows. A compulsory Training Course must be successfully completed before becoming licensed. Employees of AGWA members are eligible to be licensed to use the tool after application and successful completion of the training module.  Please see the Training On Demand section of the Member Portal for more information on this training. 

 The AS 4055 tool needs data acquired from Google Earth so internet access is required.