Excerpt from Practical Concrete-Block Making
Im this little book the writer has tried to put in simple language directions for making blocks, based upon an experience of thirty years in concrete work.
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Excerpt from Practical Concrete-Block Making: A Simple Practical Treatise for the Workman; Explaining the Selection of the Materials and the Making of Substantial Concrete Blocks and Cement Brick; Together With Directions for Making Molds and Remarks on How to Obtain the Best Architectural Effects
Im this little book the writer has tried to put in simple language directions for making blocks, based upon an experience of thirty years in concrete work.
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Excerpt from Practical Concrete-Block Making: A Simple Practical Treatise for the Workman; Explaining the Selection of the Materials and the Making of Substantial Concrete Blocks and Cement Brick; Together With Directions for Making Molds and Remarks on How to Obtain the Best Architectural Effects
The rapid advance in the use of concrete blocks for building has tempted many to go in the business of manufacturing blocks for a living, and unfortunately many have entered the field who are ignorant of how a block should be made, and in consequence they turn out bad blocks which soon crumble.
If the blame for such poor work was put on the maker, who is at fault, we would have nothing to say, but the verdict is usually against concrete blocks, thus making them unpopular.
In this little book the writer has tried to put in simple language directions for making blocks, based upon an experience of thirty years in concrete work.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a practical guide to the manufacture of concrete blocks, a building material that was rapidly gaining popularity in the early 20th century. The author, a veteran of thirty years in concrete work, addresses the concerns of architects and builders who were hesitant to embrace this new technology, providing detailed instructions on how to make strong, durable blocks. The book details the importance of selecting high-quality materials, proper mixing techniques, and efficient curing methods, all of which contribute to the success of the final product. The author emphasizes the need for concrete block manufacturers to produce high-quality, aesthetically pleasing blocks that can be incorporated into diverse architectural designs, thus overcoming the prejudice against this novel building material. This book offers valuable insight into the early days of concrete block construction, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of this rapidly evolving industry. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332516964_0
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