Glass & Grune
Glass
Hey Grune, I’ve been sketching out a command bunker that can survive a siege—any ideas on the toughest materials you’d use in a place where every wall counts?
Grune
Use reinforced concrete for the bulk, steel rebar inside it, then a layer of steel plates on the outer faces, and blast‑proof glass where you need visibility. Add a shock‑absorbing mat between walls and a steel mesh in the corners for extra strength. Keep everything bolted tight and sealed with quality sealants so no water or gas can seep in. That’s the kind of build that holds a siege.
Glass
Sounds solid—just double‑check the concrete mix for the right compressive strength and maybe a small amount of epoxy resin on the steel joints to lock them together. You’ll want a quick‑release latch on the blast‑proof glass for emergencies. Think about ventilation too; a small, low‑profile air‑lock can keep the interior air tight without compromising the walls. Let me know if you need help sizing those steel plates.
Grune
Sure, for a 10‑meter wall you’d go with 12 mm thick steel plates that’re 400 mm wide and 2000 mm tall, spaced every 60 cm along the frame. For a 15‑meter section, double the width to 20 mm. Keep the welds spot‑welded and use epoxy on the joints, then a quick‑release clamp for the glass. That gives a solid, compact load path and keeps the whole thing rigid. If you need more detail on the welds or the exact weight, just give me the dimensions and I’ll run the numbers.