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| As safety concerns grow and sustainability becomes paramount, innovations in laminated safety glass production and recycling are gaining momentum within the glass industry.
| This paper presents experimental and theoretical studies of heat transfer through single- and double-glazed windows with electrical heating of the internal surfaces.
| This study explores how different laminated glass configurations and interlayer materials impact blast resistance performance.
| This paper investigates the integration of colorimetric analysis into the architectural glass selection process, with a focus on utilizing spectral data to quantitatively characterize colour attributes.
| This paper presents a groundbreaking technological development in the optical quality of tempered glass.
| A new AI-powered tool is set to transform the structural design and analysis of glass facades.
| A new study shows that adding green building requirements to contracts boosts energy performance and sustainability in hot climate zones.
| Retrofitting buildings is key to boosting energy efficiency and climate resilience, especially in dense, subtropical cities like Hong Kong.
| Gaps and Challenges in Modelling Optimization and Limit Performance Indicators
| As glass curtain walls become increasingly popular in modern architecture, understanding how much solar radiation escapes through these transparent facades is essential for accurate cooling load calculations and energy efficiency.
| This paper presents a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Modular High-Rise Façade-Cleaning Robot (3-DOF-MHRFCR), consisting of a lifting module, an XYZ motion module, and a cleaning module.
| This research proposes a suite of TO algorithmic frameworks that design specifically for structural glass.
| As modern buildings increasingly use glass for its aesthetic appeal, managing excessive sunlight has become a challenge—this study explores how innovative kinetic façades can optimize indoor daylight while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort.
| Spontaneous breakage in tempered glass due to Nickel Sulfide (NiS) inclusions remains a critical topic in the industry—this paper examines the risks, benefits, and effectiveness of heat soaking as a preventive measure across different markets.
| In this experimental investigation, the surface and edge stress were measured on standardized format thermally toughened safety glass, with different edge processing and glass thicknesses from three different suppliers.
| Can we state if the Heat Soak Test (HST) was done according to EN14179-1:2005 or not?
| The German code for the design of glass structures, DIN 18008, was first published in its final version in 2010 and 2013; as several major changes were suggested, the periodical revision took longer than expected.
| Understanding how glass behaves under high temperatures is essential for improving the safety and performance of glass structures exposed to heat and fire.
| Glass finishing is a key element of modern glass processing. Over the past decades it has developed into a precise science allowing the properties of glass surfaces to be treated selectively.
| This study explores the strength and fracture behavior of waterjet-cut glass, comparing it to traditionally cut glass through detailed testing and analysis.