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Lion mistakes baby for zebra. Attacks glass.

May 5, 2012

Lion mistakes baby for zebra. Attacks glass. A lion at the Portland Oregon Zoo mistakes a baby in a black and white striped “zebra”  outfit.…

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Gorilla Breaks Glass at Atlanta Zoo

May 5, 2012

Gorilla Breaks Glass at Atlanta Zoo Zoo Atlanta resident, Taz, a 360-pound gorilla that went ape. Frightened visitors and caused the closure of the gorilla…

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When Good Projects Go Bad – tips for glazing contractors

May 1, 2012

When Good Projects Go Bad – tips for glazing contractors These glazing scope items can mean the difference between a profitable job and a costly…

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Architectural Q&A regarding Blast Design Requirements

April 5, 2012

QUESTION I am an architect currently working on a design competition for a project that will require blast resistant windows.  I’m curious about the note…

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The updated UFC 4-010-01 (2012) has been released.

March 21, 2012

Based on a quick review, here are the major changes/impact that I see: 1) The biggest change Conventional Construction Stand-Off Distances. This is a huge…

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New Criteria in Aluminum Code Translates to More Cost for Glazing Contractors

February 3, 2012

Great article publised in US Glass by Sahely Mukerji quoting Stewart Jeske and some of our clients about important storefront issues.    Read the short article…

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Gathering Missing Information on Blast Projects Saves Time

January 31, 2012

Many blast project specs do not provide enough information to come up with the equivalent 3-second blast design pressure from ASTM F2248. Glazing contractors can…

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Polar Bear Attacks Glass – Underwater Viewing Design

January 31, 2012

Hogle Zoo Acquatic project The work JEI Structural Engineering did for the Hogle Zoo Acquatic project turned up some interesting research. We hope you’ll enjoy…

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2012 International Code requirements for windows and doors

January 31, 2012

The information provided on this page was published in e-glass weekly by a code consultant for the American Architectural Manufacturers Association www.aamanet.org on January 31, 2012. …

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Glass Solar Powered Highway – prototype

January 3, 2012

Glass Solar Powered Highways – prototype Solar Roadways are being developed to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Co-founder Scott Brusaw…

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