Windows installed in many federal buildings that decrease the chance of flying glass in the event of an explosion are known as?

• A. Laminated
• B. Tempered
• C. Bullet-Resistant
• D. Air Blast Resistant Windows

Answer: (D)

Windows designed to withstand explosions are built to keep glass from turning into dangerous projectiles and to maintain the opening under blast forces. The term air blast resistant captures this purpose: these assemblies use protective glass layers, interlayers, and a reinforced frame engineered to resist specified blast pressures, reducing the likelihood of flying glass and minimizing interior damage. Laminated glass helps hold shards together, but blast performance also depends on the overall system, including frame and interlayers, and may require additional design features beyond a simple laminated pane. Tempered glass tends to break into many pieces, which can still pose a risk and isn’t optimized for blast pressures. Bullet-resistant windows are focused on ballistic threats, not blast loads. So, the right label for windows that lower the chance of flying glass in an explosion is air blast resistant windows.