Guidelines
Naturally enough, the rapid development of glass as a building material means that the rules governing its use are becoming more stringent and comprehensive. European standards now cover most aspects of the application and testing of various types of glass in the construction industry. But beyond this, a host of national and country-specific regulations and guidelines also exist which should be consulted, depending on the application. Regardless of the testing and usage regulations, purely glass-specific parameters must also be observed, and these can have a major influence on the function and longevity of glass products, as has been illustrated in previous chapters.
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Glass Corners and joints
Naturally enough, the rapid development of glass as a building material means that the rules governing its use are becoming more stringent and comprehensive. European standards now cover most aspects of the application and testing of various types of glass in the construction industry. -
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Glass breakage
Glass is a brittle construction material and therefore does not allow for excessive deformations. Exceeding the elasticity border due to mechanical or thermal influences immediately leads to breakage. -
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Surface damage to glass
Like all other high quality plate glass, float glass surfaces can be exposed to mechanical, thermal or chemical stress.