Glass

Question 1

This material is an amorphous solid which is often transparent and has widespread practical, technological, and decorative usage.

Answer 1

Glass

Question 2

True or False?

Glass has high thermal conductivity.

Answer 2

False

Glass has low thermal conductivity.

Question 3

True or False?

Glass is fire resistant.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False?

Glass is biologically inactive.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False

Glass can’t be recycled.

Answer 5

False

It is recyclable.

Question 6

True or False

Glass is not dimensionally stable.

Answer 6

False

Glass is known for its dimensional stability, making it viable for const

Question 7

True or False

Glass is an electrical conductor.

Answer 7

False

Glass is an electric insulator; it does not conduct electricity.

Question 8

Enumerate the types of glass as per the lesson.

Answer 8

Float Glass
Tempered Glass
Laminated Glass
Reflective Glass
Wired Glass
Low Emmisivity Glass
Insulated Glass
Coated Glass
Patterned Glass
Etched Glass
Glass Blocks
Bent Glass
Mirrored Glass
Stained Glass
Self-Cleaning Glass

Question 9

This type is a sheet of glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin, although lead and various low melting point alloys were used in the past.

Answer 9

Float Glass

Question 10

What is another term for float glass?

Answer 10

Annealed Glass

Question 11

What type of glass is used in most modern windows?

Answer 11

Float Glass

Question 12

What are the two types of float glass?

Answer 12

Tinted Glass
Clear Glass

Question 13

This type of glass is typically four to six times the strength of float glass and is used when strength, thermal resistance, and safety are important considerations.

In commercial structures, it is used in unframed assemblies such as fram

Answer 13

Tempered Glass

Question 14

True or False

When broken, fragments of float glass are smaller than those of tempered glass.

Answer 14

False

Fragments of tempered glass are typically smaller.

Question 15

It is a type of glass that holds together when shattered. It is multilayered with a plastic interlayer.

Answer 15

Laminated Glass

Question 16

This type of glass has a coating of a metal compound applied on one surface, allowing it to reflect light and heat, typically from the sun.

Answer 16

Reflective Glass

Question 17

This type of glass has a mesh of thin metal wire embedded within it.

Answer 17

Wire Glass

Question 18

This type of glass does not enable the heat exchange between an internal and an external environment.

Answer 18

Low-Emmisivity Glass

aka Low-E Glass

Question 19

This type contains layers of glass separated into two or three layers by air or vacuum.

Answer 19

Insulated Glass

Question 20

What is another term for insulated glass?

Answer 20

Double-Glazed Units

Question 21

This type of glass has surface coatings applied to it to modify its appearance and give it many of the advanced characteristics and functions available in today’s flat glass products.

Answer 21

Coated Glass

Question 22

This type of glass is a flat glass whose surfaces display a regular pattern.

Answer 22

Patterned Glass

Question 23

What’s another term for patterned glass?

Answer 23

Rolled Glass

Question 24

This type of glass is worked with jets of sand that makes it translucent and slightly rough.

Answer 24

Etched Glass

Question 25

These are translucent blocks with clear, textured, or patterned faces on either side. These allow light to pass through but still maintain the privacy.

Answer 25

Glass Blocks | aka Glass Bricks

Question 26

A type of glass that is bent/curved.

Answer 26

Bent/Curved Glass lol

Question 27

This type of glass uses a metal coating on one side that makes it reflective.

Answer 27

Mirrored Glass

Question 28

This type of glass is colored by adding metallic salts when it is made.

Answer 28

Stained Glass

Question 29

This type of glass has a surface that keeps itself free of dirt and grime.

Answer 29

Self-Cleaning Glass

Question 30

What are some tools used for cutting glass?

Answer 30

Cutting Wheel for Circle Cutter Glass Cutters Glass Pliers

Question 31

What is the process of fitting glass panes into door and window frames called?

Answer 31

Glazing

Question 32

This material is used for joining glass.

Answer 32

Putty

Question 33

This is a silicon-based liquid, gel, or foam product applied to glass surfaces in order to fill microscopic pores and creat an anti-static, anti-fog, and high-gloss shield.

Answer 33

Glass Sealants