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October 20, 2003

Loadbearing Glass

Schott Corporation reports on the development of loadbearing glass cylinders used in Norman Foster & Partners' Tower Place project. The 4-meter long laminated glass cylinders are prestressed with internal steel wire cables, and are used to brace the building's stressed glass facade system.
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October 20, 2003 in 17 Glass and Glazing | Permalink

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