Excerpt from Experiments on the Strength of Cement: Chiefly in Reference to the Portland Cement Used in the Southern Main Drainage Works
London Main Drainage, 116. Chalk for Portland cement, 4, 72, 81, 151.
Chemical tests, 168, 169. Clay for Portland cement, 4, 72, 151. Bricks, strength of, 37. Cohesion and adhesion, 149. Concrete blocks, 87, 88, 95, 138-143.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of Portland cement, a crucial component of concrete used in construction since its discovery in the mid-1800s. The author, an experienced engineer, shares extensive experiments and observations on the strength, durability, and various properties of Portland cement, comparing it to other types of cement and examining its behavior under different conditions. The book highlights the crucial role of testing and quality control in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of cement in construction, a practice the author pioneered in his work on London's sewage system. The insights and practical guidance provided in this book contributed significantly to the widespread adoption of Portland cement, shaping the construction industry as we know it today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334178979_0
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