BUILDING

MATERIALS
Reporter: Cheen S. Singson
 WHAT
IS
GLASS?
 GLASS

 refers to materials usually blends of metallic oxides,

commonly silica which do not crystallize from liquid to
the solid state

 is an amorphous and non-crystalline solid that is often

transparent
GLASS
 has widespread of practical and decorative usage
in, for example, windowpanes, tableware and
optoelectronics
 A BRIEF HISTORY OF GLASS

 best known in Egypt for 5000 years but it originated in Assyria and Phoenicia

 (1st century B.C.) the invention of glass blower’s allowed glass to be heated to a
higher temperature and then blown and shaped

 (15th century) lead crystal, a highly prized glass, was invented by Englishmen which
caused changes

 (20th century) machine production began which resulted in advances in science and
technology, and increased research
 METALLIC COMPOUNDS
THAT PRODUCES COLOURS IN GLASS

COBALT (blue glass) COPPER (red glass)

 METALLIC COMPOUNDS
THAT PRODUCES COLOURS IN GLASS

ANTIMONY (clear glass) CHROMIUM (green glass)

 METALLIC COMPOUNDS
THAT PRODUCES COLOURS IN GLASS

TIN (opaque glass)

 Glass, an ancient building material that is
used until these days, is a known contributor to
energy saving on a very important
architectonic challenges of our age.
FUNCTIONS OF
GLASS
1. THERMAL INSULATION
> glass allows heat into the building to
warm the interior
2. SOLAR CONTROL
> tinted or colored glass reduces the
irritating glare of the sun
3. SAFETY AND SECURITY

> with the help of science and technology,

glass is less likely to break,
but when it does break,
it produces only small fragments that are innocuous
4. FIRE RESISTANCE

> there’s a glass that offer

increasing level of protection which is
measured in time periods of, 30
minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes, and
180 minutes
5. NOISE CONTROL
> glass has a dampening core so that sound energy
is effectively blocked from passing
6. DECORATIVE: INTERIOR DESIGN
> glass can have effects, patterns, and colors to be
used as decorative design
7. SELF-CLEANING GLASS
> glass has been coated with dual function layer (photo-
catalytic & spreading water evenly) to break down and wash
away dirt, especially in windows and facades
PROPERTIES
OF
GLASS
1. TRANSPARENCY

> a property which allows visual connection

with the outside world
2. Strength
> Glass is a brittle material, but with the advent of
science and technology, certain laminates and
admixtures an increase its ability to resist deformation
3. WORKABILITY

> it is capable of being worked in many ways

> it can be blown or pressed

> can be obtained with diversified properties:

clear, colorless, diffused or stained
4. RECYCLABLE

> glass is 100% recyclable

> broken or wasted glass are gathered for

re-melting
5. ENERGY EFFIECIENCY
and ACOUSTIC CONTROL
> glass withholds the natural light
of the sun that comes into the interior

> glass will be a barrier in order to

prevent the noise from outside
 That
would
be all.

Thank
you!
^__^