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| The goal of this work is to investigate the mechanical performance of VIG’s subjected to soft body impact and gain insight into the failure mechanisms of the VIG when exposed to dynamic loads.
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A Novel, Demountable Structural Glass System Out of Dry-Assembly, Interlocking Cast Glass Components
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