Laminated Glass Shields Lives During Disasters, Preventing Deadly Shards
The researchers examined how laminated glass plates respond to impact in a study. They used a method called finite element analysis to understand what happens when these glass plates experience forces like impact. Laminated glass, made with layers and a special middle part, can resist breaking easily. Even if it does break, it won't shatter and scatter around. They found that the shape of the impactor and the middle layer material are important in determining how well the laminated glass withstands impacts. In case of an impact, the glass forms a spider web pattern, causing less harm compared to other types of glass, making it a safer choice for various applications.