Toughened glass saved lives
Language: English Series: Building ; 261(7928) 16 February 1996, 7(1)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: Use of toughened glass in glazing and cladding helped save lives in the Docklands bomb because of the way it shatters. More serious structural damage was prevented because there were few heavyweight elements in the construction.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3207-04 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 27774-1001 |
Use of toughened glass in glazing and cladding helped save lives in the Docklands bomb because of the way it shatters. More serious structural damage was prevented because there were few heavyweight elements in the construction.