GLASS BLOCKS &

LAMINATED GLASS
DONE BY
MUHAMMED MARJAN
MUHAMMED IRSHAD
 GLASS BLOCKS:

Glass block is also known as glass brick is an architectural material made of glass that provides visual opacity and light, it has
become an integral part of upscale interior design.

They can be used for wall and floor applications when glass blocks are used on the floor.
 INTRODUCTION TO GLASS BLOCK:

These blocks are cast in a reinforced concrete gridwork or set in a metal

frame, from which multiple units can be attached to openings in basements
and roofs.

It is usually available as a single concrete portion or as hollow glass

blocks, thicker than standard wall blocks in many colours.

Nowadays glass block becomes a versatile material that can be used for
various purposes.
 TYPES OF GLASS BLOCKS:

1.WAVY GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS:

The most popular type for home windows is commonly used as basement
home windows.

The wavy pattern allows light to flow but still provides privacy.

2.CLARITY GLASS BLOCKS WINDOW:

This glass does not provide privacy, such glass blocks home windows are
commonly used for kitchen windows.

Consequently, provide a maximum amount of light.

 TYPES OF GLASS BLOCKS:

3.ICE GLASS BLOCKS WINDOW:

These are popularly used as toilet windows.

This appears due to the frosted pattern that also considers gentle, but not
visibility.

4.DIAMOND GLASS BLOCKS WINDOWS:

Unlike wavy and ice blocks, the diamond glass blocks are clean for contact
because the pattern is inside the blocks.
 ADVANTAGES OF GLASS BLOCK:

1. Glass blocks permit natural light gentle to cross the window.

2. It provides privacy.

3. They are available in a wide range of options.

4. Also, provides safety.

5. It provides tolerance.

6. It provides good thermal and sound insulation.

They are extremely resistant.

7. Green building credits.

8. Easy to install.
 DISADVANTAGES OF GLASS BLOCK:

1. Glass manufacturing is a high energy consumption process due to the high

temperatures required for processing raw materials.

2. There is corrosion due to alkali solution.

3. They are brittle.

4. Unsafe for earthquake-prone areas.

 USES OF GLASS BLOCK:

1. They are used in interior decoration for all commercial and residential buildings.

2. Glass block wall panels can also be used in bathrooms that accept the light and beauty of the bathroom.

3. These blocks can be used for wall cladding work on the exterior of commercial buildings that enhance the beauty of the building.

4. These blocks can be used to add light and illusion to space in a walk-in shower.

5. Glass blocks work well as windows as they give light.

 SIZES OF GLASS BLOCK:

Metric sizes Decorative (in inches) Solid glass block Glass pavers

-160 × 160 × 30 7¾ × 5¾ × 3 ¹⁄₈ or 3 ⁷⁄₈ 7 ⁵⁄₈ inches by 7 ⁵⁄₈ inches by 3 such as those inserted in
inches. sidewalks, are
-190 × 190 × 80 or 100 4½ × 4½ × 3 ¹/₈
5¾ inches by 5¾ inches by 1
-240 × 115 × 80 4½ × 9½ × 3 ¹/₈ inch
-40 × 240 × 80 7 ⁵/₈ inches by 7 ⁵/₈ inches by
1½ inches.
Size 190 * 190 * 80mm
Material Glass
Design Various
Pattern Embossed
Packaging Type Carton Box
Thickness 80mm
 LAMINATED
•
GLASS
Heat proof glass or bullet proof glass or insulating glass or
safety glass
• Sandwiching a layer of polyvinyl butyral between two or
more layer of glass
• Prevents the glass from breaking up into large shape pieces
LAMINATED
GLASS
3 TYPES OF INTERLAYERS

1. EVA -Ethylene Vinyle Acetate

PVB
2. PVB –Polyvinyle Butryal
Many manufactures

3. SGP –Sentryglas Plus

Single manufactures

SGP
THICKNESS

PVB SGP
Multiple of 0.38mm

0.38mm, 0.76mm, 1.14mm, 1.52mm 0.89mm, 1.52mm, 2.28mm, 2.53mm,

etc.. 3.04mm etc…
STRENGTH AND STIFFNESS

PVB SGP
• 5 time stronger & 100 Times
Stiffer

Less

• Prevents Glass from breaking &

scattering
• Bending Deflection=1/4 of PVB
SAFETY

• Holds in upright position

• Doesn’t mean SGP is safer than
PVB all thee time
SGP

• Laminate with SGP will not pass safety standard

• SGP is not used in laminates in automobile glazing
 PVB
YELLOWNESS INDEX • In between 6 to 12
Change in colour of the • Clarity is less
glass from ideal white to • Glass can turn yellow after
yellow long use
PVB
APPLICATION • If use in bad weather ,It
can easily delaminated
COST • More cost effective
SGP
• Less than 1.5
• Much more clear
• Does not easily turn to yellow
• Retains its clarity
SGP
• Can be used in severe
weather like storm,
hurricane & cyclone
Twice the rate of PVB glass
 PVB LAMINATED GLASS
RAILING, FENSING,STAIRECASE , FLOORING,SHOWER ROOM, TABLE TOP, WINDOWS, GLASS SLIDING DOORS,GLASS PARTION,
GLASS SKY LIGHT, GLASS CURTAIN WALL, WIND SHIELDS, BULLET PROOF GLASS ETC..
 SGP LAMINATED GLASS
DOESN’T NEED FRAME WHEN USED AS BALUSTRADES, BULLET PROOF GLASS, EXPLOSION PROOF GLASS, HIGH SPEED
TRAIN WIND SHIELD, RAILINGS, CEILING, SKYLIGHT, STAIRECASE, FLOOR, FENCING, CANOPPY, PARTIATION ETC…
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