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safety glassGlass that does not splinter into sharp pieces when smashed. Toughened glass is made by heating a glass sheet and then rapidly cooling it with a blast of cold air; it shatters into rounded pieces when smashed. Laminated glass is pressed and heated; when struck, it simply cracks. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A mutable skin of metal panels, laminated glass and louvres animates the facade while random vertical gardens add bursts of greenery. The windshield is made from laminated glass to keep it from shattering. Aimed at oversize panoramic sunroofs, Spallshield is up to eight times stronger and 30% lighter than laminated glass. |
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