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2. Safety glass - Wikipedia

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   Wire-mesh-reinforced glass in the Lloyd's Building. Wire mesh glass (also known as Georgian Wired Glass) has a grid or mesh of thin metal wire embedded within the glass. Wired glass is used in the US for its fire-resistant abilities, and is well-rated to withstand both heat and hose streams. This is why wired glass exclusively is used on ...

3. Tempered glass - Wikipedia

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   Using tempered glass can pose a security risk in some situations because of the tendency of the glass to shatter completely upon hard impact rather than leaving shards in the window frame. [10] The surface of tempered glass does exhibit surface waves caused by contact with flattening rollers, if it has been formed using this process.

4. Vision panel - Wikipedia

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   C. Unless it can be argued otherwise in the Access Statement, e.g. for reasons of security, door leaves, and side panels wider than 450mm, have vision panels towards the leading edge of the door whose vertical dimensions include at least the minimum zone, or zones, of visibility between 500mm and 1500mm from the floor, if necessary interrupted ...

5. Slat armor - Wikipedia

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   An IDF Caterpillar D9 armored bulldozer equipped with slat armor surrounding its driver's cab. Slat armor (or slat armour in British English), also known as bar armor, cage armor, and standoff armor, is a type of vehicle armor designed to protect against high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) attacks, as used by anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).

6. Curtain wall (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Curtain walls may be designed as "systems" integrating frame, wall panel, and weatherproofing materials. Steel frames have largely given way to aluminum extrusions. Glass is typically used for infill because it can reduce construction costs, provide an architecturally pleasing look, and allow natural light to penetrate deeper within the ...

7. Ham is the centerpiece of many holiday meals. Is it good for you?

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   Whether you’re preparing a spiral-cut ham for 10, or serving up an appetizer of prosciutto and jamón serrano on a charcuterie board, ham is a versatile meat that often makes an appearance as ...