A New High Strength Glass for Aircraft Transparencies: A description of a newly developed glass with properties of particular interest for aerospace applications

Abstract

THE improved performance of modern aircraft and the trend towards larger aircraft has resulted in thicker and larger glazings. Designers are looking for stronger materials to reduce the weight penalty. Although plastics with their lower density are being employed to some extent, glass has better resistance to scratching, chemical attack and fire, and can be used at much higher temperatures. There is therefore a considerable interest in a high strength glass. This report describes such a product, namely Triplex Ten Twenty, developed by the Triplex Safety Glass Co. Ltd. of the United Kingdom. This product is already being used on Concorde and is commercially available.

Citation

Hands, D.L.A. and Kay, S.E. (1970), "A New High Strength Glass for Aircraft Transparencies: A description of a newly developed glass with properties of particular interest for aerospace applications", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 42 No. 9, pp. 54-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034679