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Titolo |
Guidelines for use of glass in buildings [[electronic resource] /] / edited by N.K. Garg |
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New Delhi, : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, 2007 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-07415-6 |
9786612074158 |
81-224-2635-2 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (150 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Glass construction |
Glazing |
Safety glass |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-129). |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Types of Glass, Properties and Uses; Chapter 3. Selection of Specific Glass; Chapter 4. Determination of Appropriate Glass Thickness; Chapter 5. Glazing Systems; Chapter 6. General Guidelines; Reference Material; Definitions |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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About the Book: More and more glass is being used in buildings. It is no longer considered a fragile material. It is recyclable and affordable. Glass is available in a wide range of architectural, structural, optical and acoustical properties to address the varying requirements of buildings. Knowledge about the use of glass in buildings along scientific lines is a ?gap? in the presently available literature. The book is an attempt to focus on comprehensive guidelines for use of glass in buildings. It covers: Evolution of glass to the present state Glass types with their properties and uses |
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