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| This research proposes a suite of TO algorithmic frameworks that design specifically for structural glass.
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| 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?
| This study explores the strength and fracture behavior of waterjet-cut glass, comparing it to traditionally cut glass through detailed testing and analysis.
| 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.
| 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 extent and mechanisms of alteration.
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| 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?
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| Glass casting displays great forming potential allowing for the realisation of three-dimensional glass elements of virtually any shape and size, as showcased in glass art.
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| Minor fluctuations in the tempering process of architectural glass lead to residual stress differences resulting in birefringence and undesired optical iridescence, also known as anisotropy effects.
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