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Routledge Cements, Limes and Plasters - Building Materials History

Name: Routledge Cements, Limes and Plasters - Building Materials History
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the historical evolution of construction materials with this detailed volume from Routledge. Originally published in 1928, Edwin Eckel's research provides a deep look into the manufacture and properties of lime mortars and cements. This book serves as a historical record, capturing the development of building materials from the nineteenth century through the first quarter of the twentieth century. Readers will find a detailed chronicle of how industry standards shifted over time. The text tracks the decline of hydraulic cement, the brief rise of natural cements, and the eventual dominance of Portland cement. It combines Eckel's personal research with findings from international authorities in the field. This work is a valuable resource for those studying the history of architecture and the technical development of the materials that shaped the modern built environment.

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Provides a detailed historical account of building materials from the 1800s through the early 1900s.

Includes extensive research on the manufacture and properties of lime mortars and cements.

Chronicles the transition from hydraulic cement to natural cements and finally to Portland cement.

Features insights from Edwin Eckel alongside work from eminent international authorities in the field.

Serves as a specialized reference for the study of historic preservation and architectural materials.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 187339473X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Historic Preservation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 November 2005
Listed Since: 20 December 2006

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