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Total articles in category: 19
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Blast resistant (Anti Terrorism) glass
Protecting civilian buildings from terrorist activity is one of the most critical architectural design challenges today. Glass producers are also working hard to analyse the effects of blasts on physical structures to identify the best possible blast-mitigation solution, in order to maximise protection whilst not compromising structural integrity. more »
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Bullet-resistant glass
Modern architectural designs often require glazing materials that provide higher levels of security and safety performance, such as resistance to ballistics, blasts, hurricane/circular wind pressures and physical attack. more »
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DuPont SentryGlas
DuPont SentryGlas features in another flagship from Fincantieri
Following the successful, initial adoption of tempered laminated glass with DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer in the cruise ship the Ruby Princess, Fincantieri, global leader in the building of cruise ships, has specified the same lightweight glazing system from Somec Marine & Architectural Envelopes SRL (Italy) for several elements of the latest flagship to join P&O Cruises’ fleet, the Azura. The reasons behind the adoption of the Somec system include the use of a lighter, and therefore more cost-effective, laminate made with SentryGlas® as well as compliance with marine safety standards and high durability in the harsh sea environment. more »
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EUROGLAS: Increased functional and processing efficiency
EUROGLAS is one of Europe’s largest glass manufacturers. It was founded in 1993 with the merger of five independent, medium-sized glass-processing companies:
- Glas Trösch with operations in Germany, Switzerland and France;
- Glaswerke Arnold with operations in Germany and Austria;
- Glass Nowak with operations in Germany;
- Semcoglas with operations in Germany and Scandinavia;
- Joh. Sprinz GmbH with operations in Germany. more »
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Fire-Rated Glass and the Effects of Radiant Heat Transfer
What is it that makes a fire in the fireplace such a warm, welcoming experience? In addition to its visual appeal, it is the transfer of heat that takes the chill out of a room, out of our hands and feet, and puts the warmth in the glow. However, radiant heat can be too much of a good thing and sometimes a downright life-threatening event when there is no barrier, like a wall or the appropriate fire-rated glass, between you and the burning heat of an uncontrolled fire. Radiant heat can be intense enough to burn skin and ignite property as much as 15 feet away from the fire source. more »
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Glass Without Connections
DuPont SentryGlas Case Study: Glass Without Connections
The Planar | DuPont SentryGlas system represents the latest advance in frameless glazing, providing architects, designers, glazing contractors and building owners with enhanced strength, safety, security and durability. more »
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Hurricane-Resistant Windows
The laminated glass, framing system and sealant are the key components in hurricane-resistant windows, as they must resist together both the structural and impact loads. more »
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I need security glass
This is a common phrase heard today by those looking for laminated glass. However, due to recent progress in the glass industry, security glazing has also become a very complex and sophisticated business with varying requirements and an endless number of options. more »
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Is wired glass safe enough?
In recent years there has been much debate and discussion about whether wired glass is still to be considered safe and fire resistant. The main problem behind the controversy is that people have suffered injuries in public places where wired glass was installed. more »
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Laminated glass in buildings
Nowadays, glass strongly influences modern architectural design. As building exteriors must resist different environmental stresses, the type of glass must be carefully selected. In this article, Glass On Web would like to discuss the benefits of the laminated glass used in commercial buildings. more »
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Laminated vision
When we talk about laminated glass, we talk about safety and security. But beside having excellent anti-accident and anti-burglary properties, this type of glass offers some other important qualities. more »
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Lighter, safer laminated marine glazing with DuPont™
Lighter, safer laminated marine glazing with DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer used on the new Ruby Princess cruise ship
Conformity with new Lloyd’s Register safety standards assured
Over 5,000 square metres of tempered laminated glass with DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer is used to form the exterior glass balustrades and windscreens on the cruise ship Ruby Princess, the latest vessel to join the fleet of Princess Cruises. The Italian ship builder Fincantieri adopted a new, light balustrade system from Somec Marine & Architectural Envelopes SRL (Italy), featuring the SentryGlas® laminate, in order to reduce weight while ensuring compatibility with new safety standards from Lloyd’s Register. Indeed, by using SentryGlas® laminates in Somec’s light balustrade system on the Ruby Princess, a weight saving of approximately 50 tons has been gained versus the adoption of a standard laminate with a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer, as well as the benefits of enhanced structural performance, excellent post-glass breakage performance and high durability in the marine environment. more »
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More solar module encapsulation with PVB film
PVB is increasingly assuming the leading role among alternative encapsulation materials for solar cells as the alternatives to Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA)
Reliable and long-term protection of solar cells from external influences is a must for solar modules. This is where transparent plastic encapsulation materials make a crucial contribution to the durability of photovoltaic modules and to the long-term generation of electricity from sunlight. This article explains in broad terms which plastics are suitable and why. Special attention is focused on polyvinyl butyral (PVB), a plastic best-known so far for its use as the interlayer in laminated safety glass. The first manufacturer worldwide to develop a special PVB film for use in solar modules – the TROSIFOL brand – was Kuraray Europe GmbH. Solar modules using TROSIFOL PVB films have been successfully undergoing outdoor weathering tests on the module test rigs of the Berlin Photovoltaic Institute and the Fraunhofer ISE Institute in Freiburg since the beginning of the Eighties. Kuraray is currently working on the market launch of a second generation of films which is designed for all conventional photovoltaic module production processes and will extend the uses of the current range of films to include special applications.
By Dr. Bernhard Koll more »
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Safety first!
In too many cases glass represents an entry point for intruders. To improve safety and reduce burglaries, it is important to choose the appropriate type of glass. more »
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Shattering the myth of wired glass
David Copperfield, considered by many as the “master of illusion”, performs mind-boggling feats, leaving the audience fascinated and whispering, “How did he do that?”
The wired glass industry's “illusion of safety” is not the least bit entertaining and carries dangers that even Harry Houdini couldn't escape. more »
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The Hose Stream Test … Safety Test or Sales Strategy?
Even though Europe and the United Kingdom abandoned the hose stream test a long time ago, U.S. companies continue to debate its relevancy as a performance measure for fire-rated glass. Confusion over the importance of the test has weakened its credibility as an appropriate safety measure for fire glass leaving some manufacturers believing it’s more useful as a marketing ploy than a product safety test. In speaking with industry members, fire protection specialists and fire officials, there seems to be but one point of agreement – the hose stream test wasn’t designed to measure glazing performance.
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The invisible interlayer
Laminated glass is produced these days using one of two different methods: either the PVB interlayer, or so-called "cast in place" resins. However, both types of interlayers play a crucial part in the final properties of the laminated glass unit. more »
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Thermal Stress: Film-to-Glass Compatibility
Will glass break if window film is installed to glazing? more »
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Wrightstyle Raises Fire Safety Concerns With UK Government
One of the UK’s leading steel glazing companies has written to the government to raise what it believes to be an “extremely important” issue of fire safety. more »
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