A Practical Treatise on Concrete and how to Make it: With Observations on the Uses of Cements, Limes and MortarsE. & F.N. Spon, 1869 - 108 páginas |
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Página 57 - Both specimens present the same appearance — that of a mixture of plaster of a slight pinkish color, with crystalized selenite or gypsum. They do not appear to contain any sand, the silicic acid being evidently in combination with alumina as clay. Part of the selenite was probably burnt, and the result mixed up with burnt lime, ground chalk, or marl, and coarsely-ground selenite. The latter would act the part of sand in our mortars, ie, prevent undue contraction in drying. The quantity of water...
Página 105 - The softer and more workable stones are of various degrees of absorbency, and are often more retentive of moisture than common brick. Professor Ansted states that the facility with which sandstone absorbs water is illustrated by the quantity it contains both in its ordinary state and when saturated. He states that even granite always contains a certain percentage of water, and in...
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Página 80 - ... cements require more than those that have become stale. An excess of water is, however, better than a deficiency, particularly when a very energetic cement is used, as the capacity of this substance for solidifying water is great. A too rapid desiccation of the concrete might involve a loss of cohesive and adhesive strength if insufficient water be used.
Página 105 - In England the common bricks absorb as much as a pint or pound of water. Supposing the external walls of an ordinary cottage to be one brick thick, and to consist of 12,000 bricks, they will be capable of holding 1500 gallons or 6j tons of water when saturated.
Página 80 - They are made by attaching rectangular blocks of hard wood shod with iron, to wood handles about 3 feet long, and are plied in an upright position. Certain precautions are necessary in mixing and ramming the materials, in order to secure the best results. Especial care should be taken to avoid the use of too much water in the manipulation. The mass of concrete, when ready for use, should appear quite incoherent and not wet and plastic, containing water, however, in such quantities that a thorough...
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Página 80 - It will be found in practice that cements vary very considerably in their capacity for water and that fresh ground cements require more than those that have become stale. An excess of water is, however, better than a deficiency, particularly when a very energetic cement is used, as the capacity of this substance for solidifying water is great.