Glass and Windows – Materials and Methods
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Glass and Windows Lecture Notes
Chapter 15
The use of glass and windows is extremely important in the design of structures. Glass and windows allow occupancy of the structure the ability to see the world outside the structure. Modern Glass and Windows need to have the ability to provide clear views, well still protecting the structure from heat transfer. Topics covered in this chapter include; Raw materials, Manufacturing of Glass and Windows, Glass Properties, Specialty Glass, and Insulation of Glass.