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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.

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.