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| This study used analytical and experimental methods to examine stress distribution and crack propagation behavior during wheel scribing.
| This paper addresses the constraints of thin glass in construction and explores optimal bending techniques to maximize its potential through a detailed study of its properties.
| This study examines prestressed glass specimens that are 0.5mm, 1.1mm, and 2.1mm thick in comparison to glass of the same thicknesses that have not been enhanced by the novel stiffening method.
| There are ways to reduce the energy consumption and emissions of glass melting, such as recycling glass, using oxy-fuel burners, improving furnace insulation and design, and adopting electric melting technologies.
| This paper is a discussion about concepts to minimize the glass thickness as much as possible for a usage of thin glass for insulated glass.
| This paper presents an overview of the initial stages of developing a switchable laminated safety glass made of thin glass, polycarbonate, and polyurethane interlayers.
| Understanding the structural behavior of glass under combined static and dynamic loads is crucial for safety and stability.
| At the Ballidon experiment, one of the longest running glass durability studies, modern and simulant archaeological glasses were buried in mildly alkaline, under-saturated, conditions for 52 years. Glass surfaces were analysed to determine the…
| The authors investigate the dynamic factor dependency on the major wind excitation parameters, including mean wind velocity, turbulence factor and system dynamic properties, using the Single Degree of Freedom simplification.
Artificial Intelligence Impacts on Architecture and Smart Built Environments: A Comprehensive Review
| This study explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in designing and managing sustainable urban environments.
| Scratches on aged glass can weaken its structural integrity, posing safety risks in architecture; this study evaluates the mechanical performance of scratched glass through experimental testing and numerical simulation.
| Acoustic performance prediction by means of a statistical energy analysis of two adjacent workrooms used for conferences and educational proposes
| This paper presents an experimental campaign employing an electric radiant panel as the heat source to investigate the heat transfer phenomena in glass.
| This research is related to the structural performance of a shell-type system made of hollow glass units (HGU) that utilizes glass as the primary structural material.
| The aim of this work is the mechanical description of the time-dependent behavior of Polyvinylbutyral (PVB) under large deformations considering quasi-static loading.
| Modern tempering technologies offer impressive energy efficiencies for glass processors. But, have you ever come across energy-saving claims that seem too good to be true?
| This paper looks at design practices for glass balustrades, particularly where the glass is the structural element providing the primary restraint for the occupant.
| In this paper, the behaviour of various Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) is examined under the influence of quasi-static uniform wind pressure and weather actions.
| This paper begins with an overview of the different types of modules and their applications. It discusses building regulations including the necessary structural analysis and testing verifications.
| A special focus of the presented work is on the identification of nickel sulphide and its precursors which can be identified by its characteristic surface structure and colour as well as its shape.