Blast resistance
The pressure wave of an explosion, in the same way as flying parts, results in massive danger to persons and destruction of rooms
Weak point: Glass
The weakest point of any building in case of an explosion is conventional, unprotected glass - sheet glass, such as in an insulating pane, in the same way as the so-called single-pane laminated glass (ESG).
Compared to a solid-material facade, glass offers the least physical resistance to a pressure wave. Windows, glass doors, standing glazing items, glass facades etc. all become a life-threatening danger.
The weakest point of any building in case of an explosion is conventional, unprotected glass - sheet glass, such as in an insulating pane, in the same way as the so-called single-pane laminated glass (ESG).
Compared to a solid-material facade, glass offers the least physical resistance to a pressure wave. Windows, glass doors, standing glazing items, glass facades etc. all become a life-threatening danger.
Flying glass splinters are the cause of approx. 80% of all serious and fatal injuries. The glass panes rupturing through an explosion generate sharp-edged glass splinters that fly with speeds of 10,000m/s through the air and far into the room. The most serious and fatal injuries are the result. The resulting glass dust can also result in serious lung and eye injuries.
High levels of material damage through pressure waves. The material damage to be expected is also immense. Destroyed IT infrastructures, server rooms, workplaces, hardware etc. from experience lead to massive disruptions to operations and partial loss of sensitive data and know-how. This can make a company incapable of operating for a long period of time. To protect a building from damage, and persons against injuries and companies from disruptions to operations, it is advisable to prevent or to reduce dangerous flying splinters as far as possible.
