Curved glass - Revision history

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		+	* Annealing.
	* Building fabric.		* Building fabric.
	* Cladding.		* Cladding.
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	* Cladding.		* Cladding.
	* Curtain wall systems.		* Curtain wall systems.
		+	* Float glass process.
	* Glass.		* Glass.
	* Glass manifestation.		* Glass manifestation.

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	* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.		* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.
−	* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to ~~700°C~~ and then cooling it rapidly. It is commonly used in staircases and for other interior purposes.	+	* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to 700°C and then cooling it rapidly. It is commonly used in staircases and for other interior purposes.
	* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two layers of glass and is very tough. When it shatters it stays within the lamination, rather than breaking into shards.		* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two layers of glass and is very tough. When it shatters it stays within the lamination, rather than breaking into shards.

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	The relevant standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).		The relevant standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Albedo.		* Albedo.
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	* Structural glass assembly.		* Structural glass assembly.
	* Transparent insulation materials.		* Transparent insulation materials.
		+	* Types and manufacture of laminated glass.
	* Wall types.		* Wall types.
	* Window.		* Window.

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	* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.		* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.
−	* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to ~~700-degrees C~~ and then cooling it rapidly. It is commonly used in staircases and for other interior purposes.	+	* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to 700°C and then cooling it rapidly. It is commonly used in staircases and for other interior purposes.
	* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two layers of glass and is very tough. When it shatters it stays within the lamination, rather than breaking into shards.		* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two layers of glass and is very tough. When it shatters it stays within the lamination, rather than breaking into shards.

−	Clearly communicating the requirements, criteria and expected standards early in the deign process can be important as then, all parties – glazing manufacturer, façade contractor, architect, client and so on – can fully understand the implications of the requirement prior to manufacture.	+	Clearly communicating the requirements, criteria and expected standards early in the deign process can be important as then, all parties – glazing manufacturer, façade contractor, architect, client, and so on – can fully understand the implications of the requirement prior to manufacture.

	The relevant standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).		The relevant standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).
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	* Low-E glass.		* Low-E glass.
	* Stained glass.		* Stained glass.
		+	* Structural glass assembly.
	* Transparent insulation materials.		* Transparent insulation materials.
	* Wall types.		* Wall types.

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	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Low-E glass.		* Low-E glass.
		+	* Stained glass.
	* Transparent insulation materials.		* Transparent insulation materials.
	* Wall types.		* Wall types.

Editor at 15:00, 22 March 2017

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	* Glass.		* Glass.
	* Glass manifestation.		* Glass manifestation.
		+	* Glass mullion system.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Low-E glass.		* Low-E glass.

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	* Curtain wall systems.		* Curtain wall systems.
	* Glass.		* Glass.
		+	* Glass manifestation.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Low-E glass.		* Low-E glass.

Designing Buildings at 10:15, 26 September 2016

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−	[[File:~~Curved Glass~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Curved_Glass.jpg\|link=File:Curved_Glass.jpg]]

−	Curved glass is commonly used as ~~a façade~~ in modernist designs for commercial and residential buildings.	+	Curved glass is commonly used as an element of façades and interiors in modernist designs for commercial and residential buildings. It often specified in designs as a feature element because of its uniqueness.

−	Technological advances in recent decades, such as robotic and automated manufacturing, have meant that curved glass has become easier and cheaper to produce and ~~use~~ to tighter radii, greater girths and greater overall dimensions. ~~This easier availability has led to curved glass also being used~~ in ~~interiors as well as facades~~.	+	Technological advances in recent decades, such as robotic and automated manufacturing, have meant that curved glass has become easier and cheaper to produce and can be used to tighter radii, greater girths and greater overall dimensions.However, is not available in standard sizes so each building will require custom-made production.

−	Depending on the design requirements, there are different forms in which curved glass can be used:	+	Depending on the design requirements, there are a number of different forms in which curved glass can be used:

	* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.		* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.
−	* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to 700-degrees C and cooling rapidly. ~~Commonly~~ used in staircases and other ~~interiors~~.	+	* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to 700-degrees C and then cooling it rapidly. It is commonly used in staircases and for other interior purposes.
−	* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two ~~glass~~ layers and is ~~therefore the toughest~~. ~~Instead of breaking into shards, when the glass~~ shatters it stays within the lamination.	+	* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two layers of glass and is very tough. When it shatters it stays within the lamination, rather than breaking into shards.

−	~~Curved glass is often specified~~ in ~~a design for its uniqueness. Curved glass is not available in standard sizes~~ so ~~each building will require custom-made production~~.	+	Clearly communicating the requirements, criteria and expected standards early in the deign process can be important as then, all parties – glazing manufacturer, façade contractor, architect, client and so on – can fully understand the implications of the requirement prior to manufacture.

−	~~Relevant~~ standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).	+	The relevant standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).
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−	When curved glass is required, it is recommended to derive the ASTM and BS quality standards using the glazing-specific length, girth and thickness. The design team can then accommodate the dimensional tolerances in the system design. Communicating the agreed criteria and expected standards early is useful since all parties – glazing manufacturer, façade contractor, architect and client – are then aware prior to manufacture.	+

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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Curved glass is commonly used as a façade in modernist designs for commercial and residential buildings.

Technological advances in recent decades, such as robotic and automated manufacturing, have meant that curved glass has become easier and cheaper to produce and use to tighter radii, greater girths and greater overall dimensions. This easier availability has led to curved glass also being used in interiors as well as facades.

Depending on the design requirements, there are different forms in which curved glass can be used:

* Curved annealed glass: This is often used for showcasing purposes where there is less necessity for strength and safety, such as shop windows.
* Curved toughened glass: This is strong and shock-resistant, produced by heating annealed glass to 700-degrees C and cooling rapidly. Commonly used in staircases and other interiors.
* Laminated glass: This is formed by bonding two glass layers and is therefore the toughest. Instead of breaking into shards, when the glass shatters it stays within the lamination.

Curved glass is often specified in a design for its uniqueness. Curved glass is not available in standard sizes so each building will require custom-made production.

Relevant standards for cylindrical bent float glass are BS ISO 11485 Part 2 (2012), and the American ASTM C 1464-06 (reapproved 2011).

When curved glass is required, it is recommended to derive the ASTM and BS quality standards using the glazing-specific length, girth and thickness. The design team can then accommodate the dimensional tolerances in the system design. Communicating the agreed criteria and expected standards early is useful since all parties – glazing manufacturer, façade contractor, architect and client – are then aware prior to manufacture.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Albedo.
* Building fabric.
* Cladding.
* Curtain wall systems.
* Glass.
* Glazing.
* Low-E glass.
* Transparent insulation materials.
* Wall types.
* Window.

[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]