Guidelines for use of glass in buildings / edited by N.K. Garg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Garg, N. K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Glass construction.

Glazing.

Safety glass.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (150 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, 2007.

Language Note:

English

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

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-129).

ISBN:

1-282-07415-6

9786612074158

81-224-2635-2

OCLC:

476249282