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Routledge Mortars and Cements: Facsimile - L. J. Vicat

Name: Routledge Mortars and Cements: Facsimile - L. J. Vicat
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the foundational science of construction materials with this facsimile edition of Mortars and Cements. Originally published in English in 1837 and translated by Captain J. T. Smith, this work presents L. J. Vicat's groundbreaking investigations into the nature and application of limes. This text offers a deep look into historical building practices. Vicat used careful experimentation to review existing methods, distinguishing effective techniques from those that were less reliable. His work provides a historical perspective on how materials were understood and utilized during that era. Beyond reviewing past methods, Vicat introduced simple procedures designed to assess the nature of lime from any encountered deposit. This edition includes extensive notes regarding developments in England at the time of publication, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of architecture, historic preservation, and the evolution of masonry materials.

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Historical English translation of L. J. Vicat's original work, translated by Captain J. T. Smith for accessibility.

Includes detailed notes on the specific developments occurring in England during the 1837 publication period.

Provides a critical review of historical construction practices based on careful scientific experimentation.

Contains simple procedures developed by Vicat to assess the quality and nature of various lime deposits.

An essential resource for researchers focused on architecture, historic preservation, and the history of building materials.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1873394268
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Historic Preservation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 October 1997
Listed Since: 16 December 2006

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