Reinforce concrete in Britain, 1897-1908
Details:
- Author(s) Cusack, Patricia
- Publication type Dissertation, PhD
- Year published 1981
- Publisher University of Edinburgh
- Place Published Edinburgh
Topics:
- Name Licensing, etc
- Name Buildings: structural issues
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Library:
- Name Edinburgh University Library
- City Edinburgh
- County Lothian
- Country Scotland
- Postcode EH8 9LJ
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Notes:
Has two main themes: 1] commercial introduction and establishment of reinforced concrete framed construction in Britain notably dealing with the Hennebique system and its application in Britain through the agency of Louis Gustave Mouchel and 2] architectural design of early framed buildings especially those entirely in reinforced concrete. Includes much on L G Mouchel & Partners including a chapter 'Louis Gustave Mouchel and ferro concrete'. Much also on the early history of cement and concrete