Journal of the Franklin Institute, Vol. 96: Devoted to Science and the Mechanic Arts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Journal of the Franklin Institute, Vol. 96: Devoted to Science and the Mechanic Arts (Classic Reprint)
Author: William H. Wahl
ISBN: 9780267423729

William H. Wahl

9780267423729: Journal of the Franklin Institute, Vol. 96: Devoted to Science and the Mechanic Arts (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267423721 ISBN 13: 9780267423729

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a groundbreaking building material that blends strength, polish, and design.

This edition highlights Apoenite, an artificial stone designed to mimic natural marble and granite with the ability to be molded into almost any form. It promises hardness, decorative versatility, and practical use in engineering and architecture without sacrificing beauty.

The discussion explains how Apoenite can be used for ornamental work and structural components, from enriched copings to column capitals. It emphasizes the material’s fire resistance, polishability, and potential to reproduce a wide range of colors through mineral oxides, offering a new option for engineers and builders.

How Apoenite is produced and molded into various shapes for architectural and decorative use.
Why it is described as hard, polishable, and able to take delicate impressions.
Its claimed fire-proof properties and suitability for ornamentation as well as structural parts.
Notes from contemporary engineers on its potential applications in bridges, docks, and fa�ades.

Ideal for readers with an interest in innovative building materials, architectural restoration, and 19th-century industrial advances.

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