...Vasco Peixoto de Freitas; João M.P.Q. Delgado; V.P. de Freitas; N. Valentim Lopes; M.S. Angélico Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the procedure of repairing the glass and metal dome roof in Oporto in Portugal. It aims to discuss the project for the rehabilitation of the main...

... test was used to evaluate the difference between concrete made with virgin aggregates (plain control) and concrete including recycled waste. Un‐graded construction demolition waste and un‐graded ground glass were used as aggregate replacements. With regard to concrete, compressive strength is widely...

...B. Josey Examines the use of glass for glazing in buildings, concentrating on the four basic types: ordinary annealed glass; toughened glass, laminated glass and wired glass. Claims that, if the limitations of glass are understood, we have a wonderful, versatile, economic and durable material...

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...Stuart Howe Considers the attributes of glass in fire protection. Briefly reviews the three main types of fire resisting glasses; wired glass,heat treated fire glass and insulating glass. Suggests that fire‐resistance is a function of the glazing system used, incorporating glass, design and framing...