DSS-M.04.02 — Star Break / Bullseye Initiation (annealed/laminated)

Star breaks / bullseye initiations are impact-origin fracture patterns characterized by a central origin with radial and/or circumferential cracking. For annealed or laminated architectural glass, the presence of active cracks or a star-type network constitutes an integrity indicator and is out of in-place restoration scope under VIS (CAT-5). Classification here is appearance-only; methodology is out of scope. Inspect under VIS lighting/geometry and record surface numbering and worked-surface status on Forms:

• Central impact origin (may coincide with a small pit/divot) with one or more radial cracks; may show a partial “bullseye” ring in laminated make-ups.
• No full-lite tempered fragmentation (this entry covers annealed/laminated; tempered spontaneous break/fragmentation is treated elsewhere).
• Often visible at standard view; raking light highlights the origin and micro-relief at the pit (if present). (Use VIS geometry.)

Surface-catch class (MSRT)

• Do not perform MSRT across an open crack network. If needed, a single light, non-marring pass may be used adjacent to the origin only to sense any crater rim (SC-class), but MSRT is auxiliary and never determinative for integrity. One pass only; non-marring; on suspected coated faces, prefer a polymer stylus. MSRT supports classification, not acceptance.

Visual signature

• Radial arms emanating from a point origin; may include a small crater/pit with bright rim in raking light. Any through-thickness or running crack is an integrity indicator.

Viewing / lighting

• Evaluate clean & dry (Non-Invasive Reveal) at 12 / 36 / 72 in, normal incidence and oblique sweep (~60°-120°) with raking light per VIS.

Location / access

• Record pane ID and surface numbering (#1-#4; laminate-internal) on Forms: Use parallax to distinguish face-side vs between-pane/laminate-internal cues; fixed parallax indicates a between-pane condition (CAT-5 by location).

Assign category by appearance + integrity (three-part cueing applies; VIS):

• CAT-5 (default for this entry): Active cracks / star or ring network present in annealed or laminated glass → Non-Repairable / Out of Scope for In-Place Restoration. Document and refer per project protocol (e.g., replacement/manufacturer service).
• Reassign only if no cracking is present: If examination confirms no cracks and only a localized pit/divot exists, classify under M.04.01 Impact Divot (CAT-2/3/4 by morphology + MSRT).

CAT assignment is appearance/condition-based; acceptance is separate (VIS §6).

• vs. Impact divot (M.04.01): A divot shows a localized crater rim without a radial crack network. Any running/radial arm(s) → this entry (CAT-5).
• vs. Pellet/BB impact signature (M.04.03): Pellet strikes on annealed/laminated often initiate star patterns; if cracks are present, treat as CAT-5 by integrity.
• vs. Internal inclusion/laminate feature (A-family): Use parallax and surface numbering to avoid misclassifying laminate-internal artifacts; laminate-internal = CAT-5 by location (out of in-place scope).
• vs. Coating anomalies (Co-family): Coating rub/patchiness lacks fracture arms and is governed by VIS coating acceptance; do not conflate with star-type cracking.

• Photo set (VIS): 12 / 36 / 72 in, normal + oblique, include raking macros of the origin and arms; at least one context frame showing pane edges/corners and no worked transition edge. Record distance/angle in-frame.
• MSRT result: If a crater is present, you may record SC-class adjacent to the origin without crossing cracks; one light, non-marring pass only; polymer stylus on suspected coated faces. MSRT is supportive, not determinative.
• Forms: Pane ID; product family & surface numbering; worked surface Y/N; functional coating on worked surface? (Y/N/Unknown); reveal status; lighting/time; geometry checklist; photos attached.
• Acceptance split: VIS §6 governs post-restoration appearance; classification ≠ acceptance. Integrity indicators (e.g., star breaks) place the lite out of in-place acceptance (CAT-5).

• M.04.02 Star Break / Bullseye Initiation (annealed/laminated) - Impact-origin fracture pattern with radial arm(s) observed on surface #___; integrity indicator present. MSRT not performed across cracks; if performed adjacent to origin, SC-[ ] recorded. Visible at [12/36/72 in] under VIS geometry after Non-Invasive Reveal. Classification: CAT-5 (out of in-place scope). Location/access: surface numbering recorded; parallax checked. Acceptance: per VIS §6; documentation attached (photo set + forms).