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Why Windshields Crack at the Edge
83% of replacements
per year are caused by edge cracks, with impact points less
than three inches from the edge.
Edge cracks are the result of:
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A weak spot around the perimeter caused from
the thermal effect during the manufacturing process.
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Mechanical stress from the windshield being
glued to the vehicle, which also enhances the weak
spot.
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Tension field created by the weak spot, mechanical
stress and temperature variance.
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Fracture mechanics. The critical size and
force for fracture decreases as you approach the edge.
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Theory of Elasticity. Tension stresses are
produced in the perimeter from inside vs. outside
temperature variations
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Survey Results
The statistics below were obtained by combined survey
results taken from:1)Replacement shops; 2) repair shops; and 3)
mall parking lots. Multiple surveys were completed, totaling over
10,000 vehicles.
The cause of windshield replacements:
- Edge crack - 83%
- Sandblasting or pitted - 7%
- Floater cracks (stone breaks that cracked), impact was past
4 inches from the edge - 5%
- Vandalism - 2%
- Stone breaks in acute area (8 1/2" x 11" in front of the driver)
- 2%
- Hail damage, stress cracks and miscellaneous - 1%
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