Lecture 17

Question 1

Glazing

Answer 1

Installation of glass

Question 2

Glazier

Answer 2

Installer of glass

Question 3

Lights or lites

Answer 3

Individual pieces of glass

Question 4

Glass thickness is determined by

Answer 4

Size of light and expected wind loads

Question 5

Benefit of heat treated glass

Answer 5

Stresses result in stronger glass (Vs annealed)

Question 6

Which glass is used for safety measures

Answer 6

Tempered glass

Question 7

Fritted glass

Answer 7

Silk screened printed on glass

Question 8

Tinted glass

Answer 8

Made by adding chemical elements for hue

Question 9

1 sheet of glass conducts heat _____ time as fast as a well insulated wall

Answer 9

20

Question 10

Insulating glass units

Answer 10

Double or triple glazing

Question 11

Improving double/triple glazing thermal performance

Answer 11

Introducing gases with power thermal conductivity between sheets

Question 12

U-factor

Answer 12

Thermal insulator quantifier

Lower u-factor=improves thermal performance

Question 13

Low-emissivity (low-e) coatings

Answer 13

Metallic coating that reflects solar radiation

Thin, mostly transparent

Question 14

Butt joint glazing

Answer 14

Top and bottom of glass is held by metal frames. But no joints between sheets… only silicone sealant

Question 15

Structural glazing

Answer 15

Glass is as heated to metal millions entirely behind the glass. Add heated to million by silicone or mechanical fastener

Question 16

Glass mullion system

Answer 16

tempered glass held by Perpendicular systems of tempered glass or tension cables

Question 17

Point-supported glass systems

Answer 17

Metal fittings join corners and edges