Case 1
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- Introduction
- Causes of Defects
- Good Practices
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- Maintenance and Diagnostics
- Remedial
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Introduction
Type of Building: Commercial Building
Type of Façade: Laminated Glass Curtain Wall
Glass shattering followed by fragmented pieces falling from high floors endangers ground pedestrians and must be prevented at all costs. A thin crackline on glass may lead to complete shattering due to building movement if left attended.