Historic concrete : back[g]round to appraisal

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    • Sutherland, James
    • Humm, Dawn
    • Chrimes, Mike

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Historic concrete : back[g]round to appraisal

edited by James Sutherland, Dawn Humm and Mike Chrimes

Thomas Telford, 2001

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Historic concrete deals predominantly with concrete in Britain, but makes reference to discoveries and works in other countries where these have influenced practice in Britain. It examines the history of reinforced and prestressed concrete and also includes chapters covering military applications of concrete and its use in tunnels, roads and pavements, water-retaining structures and dams.

Table of Contents

Understanding historical concrete Innovative uses of concrete by engineers and architects Concrete and the structural use of cements in England before 1980 The era of the proprietary reinforcing systems, the development of reinforced concrete design theory and practice Cement and concrete as materials: changes in properties, production and performance Concrete foundations and substructures: a historical review The early development of reinforced concrete shells Concrete shell roofs 1945-1965 Prestressing The development of concrete bridges in the British Isles prior to 1940 Reinforced and prestressed concrete in maritime structures The Concrete Institute 1908-1923 Tunnels Water-retaining structures Dams Roads and Runways and Military uses

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