Glass block flooring - Revision history

Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by 92.40.172.219 (talk) to last revision by Editor

2021-02-09T06:39:12Z

Reverted edits by 92.40.172.219 (talk) to last revision by Editor

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	* Expansion joints.		* Expansion joints.

−	~~[https://thepavementlightcompany.com/products-and-services~~ Glass lenses] are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.	+	Glass lenses are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.

	Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.		Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.
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	Slip resistance is measured on the overall surface of the panel, not just the glass or concrete. Improved slip resistance can be provided by sandblasted pavers which add chromite or carborundum grains in the concrete wearing surface.		Slip resistance is measured on the overall surface of the panel, not just the glass or concrete. Improved slip resistance can be provided by sandblasted pavers which add chromite or carborundum grains in the concrete wearing surface.

−	~~[https://thepavementlightcompany.com/~~ Glass paver lenses] can also be used for vertical precast reinforced concrete panels. These are sometimes used for windows and ~~roof lights~~ in spaces such as prisons and detention rooms.	+	Glass paver lenses can also be used for vertical precast reinforced concrete panels. These are sometimes used for windows and rooflights in spaces such as prisons and detention rooms.

	Another variation is the precast concrete stair tread, which incorporate glass pavers or blocks, sometimes in combination with glazed floor panels.		Another variation is the precast concrete stair tread, which incorporate glass pavers or blocks, sometimes in combination with glazed floor panels.
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	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Kerbs.		* Kerbs.
−	* ~~Pave gen~~.	+	* Pavegen.
	* Pavement.		* Pavement.
	* Security glazing.		* Security glazing.
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	=== External resources ===		=== External resources ===

−	* The NBS - [https://~~thepavementlightcompany~~.com/ Pavement lights]	+	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]

−	~~[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]~~ [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

92.40.172.219 at 05:01, 9 February 2021

2021-02-09T05:01:00Z

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	* Expansion joints.		* Expansion joints.

−	Glass lenses are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.	+	[https://thepavementlightcompany.com/products-and-services Glass lenses] are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.

	Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.		Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.

92.40.172.219 at 04:59, 9 February 2021

2021-02-09T04:59:25Z

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	Slip resistance is measured on the overall surface of the panel, not just the glass or concrete. Improved slip resistance can be provided by sandblasted pavers which add chromite or carborundum grains in the concrete wearing surface.		Slip resistance is measured on the overall surface of the panel, not just the glass or concrete. Improved slip resistance can be provided by sandblasted pavers which add chromite or carborundum grains in the concrete wearing surface.

−	Glass paver lenses can also be used for vertical precast reinforced concrete panels. These are sometimes used for windows and ~~rooflights~~ in spaces such as prisons and detention rooms.	+	[https://thepavementlightcompany.com/ Glass paver lenses] can also be used for vertical precast reinforced concrete panels. These are sometimes used for windows and roof lights in spaces such as prisons and detention rooms.

	Another variation is the precast concrete stair tread, which incorporate glass pavers or blocks, sometimes in combination with glazed floor panels.		Another variation is the precast concrete stair tread, which incorporate glass pavers or blocks, sometimes in combination with glazed floor panels.
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	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Kerbs.		* Kerbs.
−	* ~~Pavegen~~.	+	* Pave gen.
	* Pavement.		* Pavement.
	* Security glazing.		* Security glazing.
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	=== External resources ===		=== External resources ===

−	* The NBS - [https://~~www.thenbs~~.com/~~knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights~~ Pavement lights]	+	* The NBS - [https://thepavementlightcompany.com/ Pavement lights]

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor: Reverted edits by 92.40.172.232 (talk) to last revision by Editor

2020-11-20T17:45:25Z

Reverted edits by 92.40.172.232 (talk) to last revision by Editor

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	* Expansion joints.		* Expansion joints.

−	~~[https://thepavementlightcompany.com~~ Glass lenses] are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.	+	Glass lenses are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.

	Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.		Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.
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	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]		* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]
−	* Pavement Light Company Ltd - [https://thepavementlightcompany.com Pavement lights]
−	* glass lenses block supply - [https://thepavementlightcompany.com pavement light company]

−	~~[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]~~ [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

92.40.172.232 at 17:13, 20 November 2020

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← Older revision		Revision as of 17:13, 20 November 2020
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	* Expansion joints.		* Expansion joints.

−	Glass lenses are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.	+	[https://thepavementlightcompany.com Glass lenses] are typically 20-22 mm thick, have a flat, smooth finish, and are available in 100 x 100 mm and 200 x 200 mm squares.

	Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.		Pavement lights for heavy duty applications (such as loading bays, roadways, and so on), must be capable of sustaining significant loads. The required loading determines the spanning ability, but spans of up to 4.4 m can be achieved with distributed loadings of up to 20 kN/m2.
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	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]		* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]
		+	* Pavement Light Company Ltd - [https://thepavementlightcompany.com Pavement lights]
		+	* glass lenses block supply - [https://thepavementlightcompany.com pavement light company]

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 19:11, 16 November 2020

2020-11-16T19:11:36Z

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	* Floor definition.		* Floor definition.
	* Glass block wall.		* Glass block wall.
		+	* Glass bottle floor foundation.
	* Glass for buildings.		* Glass for buildings.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.

Designing Buildings at 07:54, 7 November 2020

2020-11-07T07:54:44Z

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	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]		* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]

−	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 12:12, 2 November 2020

2020-11-02T12:12:47Z

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	Another variation is the precast concrete stair tread, which incorporate glass pavers or blocks, sometimes in combination with glazed floor panels.		Another variation is the precast concrete stair tread, which incorporate glass pavers or blocks, sometimes in combination with glazed floor panels.

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

	* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.		* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.
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	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]		* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Product_Knowledge~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by 86.187.173.205 (talk) to last revision by Editor

2019-09-14T18:46:13Z

Reverted edits by 86.187.173.205 (talk) to last revision by Editor

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	[[File:Pavement_lights.jpg\|link=File:Pavement_lights.jpg]]		[[File:Pavement_lights.jpg\|link=File:Pavement_lights.jpg]]

−	Glass block flooring is used in many different situations, from bridge walkways and mezzanine floors to balconies, corridors and public highways. They are most commonly used as ~~[https://thepavementlightcompany.com/~~pavement-lights~~-1 pavement lights]~~ - glass lenses set into precast concrete as part of pavement construction to allow natural light into the space below.	+	Glass block flooring is used in many different situations, from bridge walkways and mezzanine floors to balconies, corridors and public highways. They are most commonly used as pavement lights - glass lenses set into precast concrete as part of pavement construction to allow natural light into the space below.

	They were developed in the 1880s as cast iron frames glazed with cut squares of glass, intended to provide a natural light source for basements and cellars beneath the pavement. Gradually these were superseded by reinforced concrete panels with plain glass fenestration, but these were then superseded themselves by pressed glass prism lenses, designed to transmit the maximum amount of light.		They were developed in the 1880s as cast iron frames glazed with cut squares of glass, intended to provide a natural light source for basements and cellars beneath the pavement. Gradually these were superseded by reinforced concrete panels with plain glass fenestration, but these were then superseded themselves by pressed glass prism lenses, designed to transmit the maximum amount of light.
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	They can be constructed in situ, although in the UK they are predominantly precast in factory-controlled conditions to individual project specifications.		They can be constructed in situ, although in the UK they are predominantly precast in factory-controlled conditions to individual project specifications.

−	There are currently no British or European standards that apply to ~~[https://thepavementlightcompany.com~~ pavement lights] or other precast concrete panels with glass block or paver inserts. Manufacturers must test their pavement light products to determine loading, thermal, acoustic and fire performance, as well as compliance with any local authority or building regulations requirements.	+	There are currently no British or European standards that apply to pavement lights or other precast concrete panels with glass block or paver inserts. Manufacturers must test their pavement light products to determine loading, thermal, acoustic and fire performance, as well as compliance with any local authority or building regulations requirements.

	Design considerations include:		Design considerations include:
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	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]		* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]

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86.187.173.205 at 18:44, 14 September 2019

2019-09-14T18:44:30Z

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	[[File:Pavement_lights.jpg\|link=File:Pavement_lights.jpg]]		[[File:Pavement_lights.jpg\|link=File:Pavement_lights.jpg]]

−	Glass block flooring is used in many different situations, from bridge walkways and mezzanine floors to balconies, corridors and public highways. They are most commonly used as pavement lights - glass lenses set into precast concrete as part of pavement construction to allow natural light into the space below.	+	Glass block flooring is used in many different situations, from bridge walkways and mezzanine floors to balconies, corridors and public highways. They are most commonly used as [https://thepavementlightcompany.com/pavement-lights-1 pavement lights] - glass lenses set into precast concrete as part of pavement construction to allow natural light into the space below.

	They were developed in the 1880s as cast iron frames glazed with cut squares of glass, intended to provide a natural light source for basements and cellars beneath the pavement. Gradually these were superseded by reinforced concrete panels with plain glass fenestration, but these were then superseded themselves by pressed glass prism lenses, designed to transmit the maximum amount of light.		They were developed in the 1880s as cast iron frames glazed with cut squares of glass, intended to provide a natural light source for basements and cellars beneath the pavement. Gradually these were superseded by reinforced concrete panels with plain glass fenestration, but these were then superseded themselves by pressed glass prism lenses, designed to transmit the maximum amount of light.
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	They can be constructed in situ, although in the UK they are predominantly precast in factory-controlled conditions to individual project specifications.		They can be constructed in situ, although in the UK they are predominantly precast in factory-controlled conditions to individual project specifications.

−	There are currently no British or European standards that apply to pavement lights or other precast concrete panels with glass block or paver inserts. Manufacturers must test their pavement light products to determine loading, thermal, acoustic and fire performance, as well as compliance with any local authority or building regulations requirements.	+	There are currently no British or European standards that apply to [https://thepavementlightcompany.com pavement lights] or other precast concrete panels with glass block or paver inserts. Manufacturers must test their pavement light products to determine loading, thermal, acoustic and fire performance, as well as compliance with any local authority or building regulations requirements.

	Design considerations include:		Design considerations include:
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	* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]		* The NBS - [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/precast-concrete-pavement-lights Pavement lights]

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