The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 541
... cement , are all likely to result in disastrous effects on being used . When employed as a mortar or as a concrete , it has seldom been known to fail . 1864c . It is usual for the ... CEMENT , ETC. Concrete, Cement 523 position Glass.
... cement , are all likely to result in disastrous effects on being used . When employed as a mortar or as a concrete , it has seldom been known to fail . 1864c . It is usual for the ... CEMENT , ETC. Concrete, Cement 523 position Glass.
Page 680
... cement to be crumbly . Cement once set , or even partially so , should not be worked up in a fresh mixture , or it will form rotten work . Like lime in the setting coat in plastering , cement facings and mouldings are not so liable to ...
... cement to be crumbly . Cement once set , or even partially so , should not be worked up in a fresh mixture , or it will form rotten work . Like lime in the setting coat in plastering , cement facings and mouldings are not so liable to ...
Page 681
... cement . The setting coat is in . in thickness , of fine net cement , rubbed down with grit stones and water ; the grit is to be then well washed off , and when the water is gone , a stopping of fine cement mixed up stiff in a pan is to ...
... cement . The setting coat is in . in thickness , of fine net cement , rubbed down with grit stones and water ; the grit is to be then well washed off , and when the water is gone , a stopping of fine cement mixed up stiff in a pan is to ...
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