The broad focus of this comprehensive, new publication is thequality, design, use, and performance of architectural glass.Sixteen peer-reviewed papers cover:

Quality Issues--addresses the problems associated withthe use of ASTM C1036 for field inspections of glass; theinterrelationship between building codes and glass standards;on-line quality control measuring systems for tempered andheat-strengthened glass; and the impact of self-cleaning glass.

Performance Assessments--presents developments around theperformance of insulating glass and glass facades, includingin-situ dew point testing to assess life span of insulating glassunits; and an assessment of annual energy consumption of ventilateddouble glass facades using computer simulation.

Glass Design--examines the structural performance oflaminated glass made with stiff interlayers; design methodologiesfor glass, including rectangular window glass supported on threesides; large trapezoidal window glass lites; window glass designsoftware based on ASTM E1300; and a new procedure for thermalstress evaluation of monolithic glass.

Glass in Hurricanes--addresses special designconsiderations for glass used in hurricane-prone areas, includingretrofitting commercial structures with laminated glass and testingof annealed glass with anchored-film glass retention systems.

Glass for Fire Safety and Security--covers a broadspectrum of topics, including security glazing, fire rated glassand sprinklers, and a design procedure for blast resistantlaminated glass.

Audience: This publication is a valuable resource forarchitects; specifiers;laboratory personnel; consultants; and glassmanufacturers, fabricators, and installers.