Question 1

Annealed glass

Accepted Answer

Glass that has been cooled slowly to relieve internal stresses, making it less susceptible to breakage.

Question 2

Argon gas

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An inert, colorless, odorless, non-toxic gas used as insulating filler between double or triple-glazed panes.

Question 3

Bite

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The dimension by which the framing system overlaps the edge of the glass.

Question 4

Butyl sealant

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A synthetic rubber adhesive used to create a watertight seal in insulating glass units.

Question 5

Capillary tubes

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Small tubes used to equalize pressure in insulating glass units, preventing condensation.

Question 6

Case-hardened glass

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Glass with a surface layer of higher mechanical strength than the interior.

Question 7

Ceramic frit

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A colored, ceramic-based material used in glass printing or to create decorative patterns.

Question 8

Curtain wall

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A non-load-bearing exterior wall that transfers its weight to the building's structural framework.

Question 9

Daylight opening

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The visible glass area within a framed opening.

Question 10

Deadload

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The weight of the glass, framing, and any other permanent materials in a glazing system.

Question 11

Desiccant

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A moisture-absorbing substance used to maintain a dry environment within an insulating glass unit.

Question 12

Edge clearance

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The distance between the edge of the glass and the surrounding frame.

Question 13

Edge pressure

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The force applied to the glass edge by the glazing system.

Question 14

F-Channel

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A glazing channel with a flat face used to secure the glass against the framing.

Question 15

Fire-rated glass

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Glass specifically designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke.

Question 16

Float glass

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Flat glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten tin.

Question 17

Gasket

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An elastomeric material used to create a seal between glass and framing.

Question 18

Glass stress

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The internal force in a glass pane resulting from external loads or temperature differences.

Question 19

Heat-strengthened glass

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Glass that has been heated and then cooled rapidly to increase its strength.

Question 20

Insulating glass unit (IGU)

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A multiple-pane assembly with a hermetically sealed air or gas space between panes.

Question 21

Interlayer

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A thin layer of material sandwiched between two glass panes in laminated glass.

Question 22

Laminated glass

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Glass composed of two or more layers bonded together with an interlayer.

Question 23

Low-E glass

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Glass with a low-emissivity coating to minimize the amount of infrared and ultraviolet light passing through.

Question 24

Mastic

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A flexible adhesive used in glazing systems to seal joints or attach components.

Question 25

Mechanical fasteners

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Devices used to secure glass panels to the framing, such as clips or brackets.

Question 26

Mitered edge

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A glass edge that has been cut at an angle to create a tight joint with an adjacent piece.

Question 27

Monolithic glass

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A single, solid piece of glass without any additional layers or treatments.

Question 28

Muntin

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A horizontal or vertical bar that separates panes of glass in a window.

Question 29

Polished edge

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A glass edge that has been ground and polished to create a smooth, glossy finish.

Question 30

PVB interlayer

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A polyvinyl butyral film used as an interlayer in laminated glass.

Question 31

Reflective glass

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Glass with a metallic coating that reflects heat and visible light.

Question 32

Safety glass

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Glass designed to reduce the risk of injury if broken, such as tempered or laminated glass.

Question 33

Sealant

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A material used to fill and seal joints or gaps in glazing systems.

Question 34

Setting blocks

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Small, resilient pads used to support the glass in a glazing system.

Question 35

Sill

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The horizontal bottom member of a window frame.

Question 36

Silicone sealant

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A flexible, durable sealant used in glazing systems for weatherproofing and structural bonding.

Question 37

Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)

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A measure of how effectively a glazing system blocks heat from sunlight.

Question 38

Spandrel glass

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Opaque glass used to conceal structural elements, typically found between floors of a building.

Question 39

Structural glazing

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A method of attaching glass to a building's structure without the use of traditional framing members.

Question 40

Tempered glass

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Glass that has been rapidly cooled to increase its strength and safety characteristics.

Question 41

U-value

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A measure of the rate of heat transfer through a glazing system; lower values indicate better insulation.

Question 42

V-groove

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A decorative groove cut into the surface of a glass panel.

Question 43

Warm-edge spacer

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A spacer with low thermal conductivity, used to separate panes in insulating glass units.

Question 44

Weep holes

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Small openings in a glazing system that allow accumulated water to drain.

Question 45

Wind load

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The force exerted by wind on a glazing system or building.

Question 46

Wired glass

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Glass with a wire mesh embedded within it for added strength and safety.

Question 47

X-bracing

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A diagonal bracing system used to provide lateral stability to a curtain wall or other structure.

Question 48

Yoke

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A horizontal member used to support glass in a storefront or window system.

Question 49

Z-bar

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A glazing channel with a Z-shaped profile, used to secure glass to the framing.

Question 50

Air infiltration

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The uncontrolled flow of air through gaps or cracks in a glazing system.

Question 51

Breakage pattern

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The specific pattern in which a glass panel breaks, influenced by factors such as glass type and edge quality.

Question 52

Compression seal

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A type of seal created by applying pressure between two surfaces.

Question 53

Deflection

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The amount a glass panel or framing member bends under load.

Question 54

Expansion joint

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A gap between building components that allows for movement due to thermal expansion or contraction.

Question 55

Flashing

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Material used to direct water away from critical areas of a glazing system or building.

Question 56

Glass run

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The groove in which a glass panel sits within a framing member.

Question 57

Heat soak test

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A process that exposes tempered glass to elevated temperatures to identify and remove panels susceptible to spontaneous breakage.

Question 58

Impact resistance

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The ability of a glazing system to withstand impact forces without breaking.

Question 59

Jamb

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The vertical side member of a window or door frame.

Question 60

Lite

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A single pane of glass within a window or door.

Question 61

Out-of-square

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A condition in which a rectangular glass panel or frame is not perfectly perpendicular.

Question 62

Sightline

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The visual boundary between a glass panel and its surrounding framing.

Question 63

Water penetration

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The uncontrolled flow of water through gaps or cracks in a glazing system.

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