Blast-Resistant Glass

Blast resistant glass laminates can substantially reduce or prevent injuries caused by explosive devices. As the threat of terrorist attacks with explosive devices increases, there is an increasing need to secure buildings against blast. Windows have become a particular focus, as many of the injuries sustained in a blast are the result of flying glass. Standard window designs of monolithic glass will… More

Blast resistant glass laminates can substantially reduce or prevent injuries caused by explosive devices. As the threat of terrorist attacks with explosive devices increases, there is an increasing need to secure buildings against blast. Windows have become a particular focus, as many of the injuries sustained in a blast are the result of flying glass. Standard window designs of monolithic glass will shatter in a blast situation, propelling thousands of razor sharp fragments into the occupied space, resulting in serious injury or even death. These injuries can be minimized or even prevented with the use of laminated glass products for blast mitigation. Less