| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 135 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Glass construction.
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Glazing.
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Safety glass.
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safety glass.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General.
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Glass construction.
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Glazing.
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Safety glass.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Garg, N. K.
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| ISBN |
9788122426359 |
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8122426352 |
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1282074156 |
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9781282074156 |
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8122420656 |
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9788122420654 |
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9786612074158 |
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6612074159 |
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