02589nam 2200601 a 450 991078288020332120230721004949.01-282-07415-6978661207415881-224-2635-2(CKB)1000000000718600(EBL)418808(OCoLC)476249282(SSID)ssj0000674068(PQKBManifestationID)11403492(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000674068(PQKBWorkID)10645397(PQKB)11578499(MiAaPQ)EBC418808(Au-PeEL)EBL418808(CaPaEBR)ebr10318669(CaONFJC)MIL1022170(EXLCZ)99100000000071860020091010d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGuidelines for use of glass in buildings[electronic resource] /edited by N.K. GargNew Delhi New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers20071 online resource (150 p.)Description based upon print version of record.81-224-2065-6 Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-129).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; DefinitionsAbout 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 usesGlass constructionGlazingSafety glassGlass construction.Glazing.Safety glass.721721.04496Garg N. K1584202MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910782880203321Guidelines for use of glass in buildings3867836UNINA