9781332180691 - Preliminary Report on the Building Stones of Nevada, Including a Brief Chapter on Road Metal, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) de Reid, John Allen (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to the types, features, and uses of building stones and road metal. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of rocks, their classification, the weathering and decomposition of rocks, and the qualities of building stones. The author also discusses the use of stones for monumental and ornamental work, as well as their use in the construction of roads and bridges. Through the analysis of different types of rocks, readers will gain a deeper understanding of building stones and their wide-ranging applications. This book is an essential resource for architects, engineers, builders, and anyone interested in the use of stones in construction. 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.