Guidelines for use of glass in buildings [[electronic resource] /] / edited by N.K. Garg

• Pubblicazione: New Delhi, : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, 2007
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (150 p.)
• Disciplina: 721; 721.04496
• Soggetto topico: Glass construction; Glazing; Safety glass
• Altri autori: GargN. K
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-129).
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Guidelines for use of glass in buildings
• ISBN: 1-282-07415-6; 9786612074158; 81-224-2635-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782880203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II