Engineering
8 years ago

Laminated Glass Saves Lives in Car Crashes, Prevents Ejection

Field Comparison of the Retention Properties of Pre-Fractured Heat Strengthened Laminated Glass to Tempered Glass in Factory Door Seals
Donald R. Phillips

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The study compared tempered glass and laminated glass in car doors. They tested how well each type of glass held up when hit by a rearview mirror and during impact. The results showed that laminated glass is better at keeping people inside the car during accidents, reducing the risk of serious injuries.