Introduction to VetroPieno Glass Blocks
The VetroPieno glass block is a 100% compact glass product that combines the aesthetic appeal of traditional blocks with the transparency and luminosity of glass. Unlike traditional hollow blocks, VetroPieno offers visual effects and movement within the block, enhancing transparency and light passage. It is available in four versions: Neutral, Blue, Nordic, and Siena, providing artistic and expressive qualities for interior and exterior decoration.

Design and Installation
VetroPieno blocks can be installed both horizontally and vertically, allowing for the creation of smooth surfaces, traditional designs, and colored light reflections. They are suitable for creating stunning dividing walls that allow light to pass through, adding style and individuality to spaces.

Physical and Mechanical Properties
The glass blocks are made from clear sodium lime glass or colored in paste, annealed, and free from harmful substances. Key properties include:

• Modulus of elasticity: ≅ 760,000 kg/cm²
• Poisson's coefficient: ≅ 0.20
• Density: ≅ 2.5 g/cm³ (2500 kg/m³)
• Hardness (Mohs scale): ≅ 6.0
• Linear expansion (between -20 and +50°C): ≅ 0.000007 cm/cm°C

These blocks are self-supporting and should not be used for load-bearing functions. They are designed to support their own weight and withstand horizontal wind loads and perpendicular impacts.

Product Specifications
The VetroPieno blocks come in two shapes:

• Rectangular: 24x11.7x5.3 cm, weight 3.5 kg, 60 pieces/m², 5 pieces/box, 300 pieces/pallet
• Square: 12x11.7x5.3 cm, weight 1.7 kg, 120 pieces/m², 10 pieces/box, 600 pieces/pallet

Conclusion
VetroPieno glass blocks offer a unique and artistic alternative to traditional glass blocks, suitable for both decorative and functional applications in various architectural settings.