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035 _a(Sirsi) u103138
245 _aGlass shatters egos
260 _c1999
490 _aIndependent on Sunday
_v12 December 1999, 9(1)
520 _aThe vogue for all-glass facades amongst architects is resulting in a high number of structural failures, as the technology is pushed to the limit. Recent projects at which there have been problems include Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong and the Waterloo International station in London.
590 _aWB
650 _aGLASS FACADES
650 _aARCHITECTS
650 _aBUILDING DEFECTS
650 _aSTRUCTURAL FAILURES
650 _aGLASS CURTAIN WALLS
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING PATHOLOGY
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