Why Do Glass Windows Break During Fires?

Fire causes the non-uniform heating of glass. This results in thermal stress on the material, which causes the breakage of glass windows. We’ve all enjoyed action movies, especially those breathtaking climaxes, wherein a gigantic tower is on fire and the shattered pieces of glass rain down from the sky. Alas, no sign of the hero, but finally, after the shattering pieces of glass grow silent, the hero comes out standing tall. As overly dramatic as the scene may seem, there is a pinch of…

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