F H Clews (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, light shelf wear. Not ex. library. 133 pages. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, light shelf wear. Not ex. library. 133 pages. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Heavy Clay Technology by F.H. Clews Summary: Heavy Clay Technology by F. H. Clews is a classic reference on the manufacture of structural clay products such as bricks, roofing tiles, sewer pipes, drainage pipes, and other heavy clay goods. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the heavy clay industry, covering the entire production process from raw clay extraction to finished fired products. 1. Clay Materials and Their Properties ? Types of clays used in heavy clay products. ? Mineralogical and chemical composition of clays. ? Effects of impurities, moisture content, plasticity, shrinkage, and particle size. ? Methods for testing and evaluating raw materials. 2. Clay Winning and Preparation ? Quarrying and extraction methods. ? Storage and weathering of clay. ? Crushing, grinding, screening, and blending operations. ? Techniques for achieving consistent raw material quality. 3. Forming Processes ? Extrusion and wire-cut brick manufacture. ? Pressing and moulding methods. ? Production techniques for pipes, tiles, and special structural products. ? Machinery used in shaping clay bodies. 4. Drying Technology ? Principles of moisture removal. ? Causes of drying defects such as cracking, warping, and distortion. ? Design and operation of drying chambers and tunnel dryers. ? Control of temperature, humidity, and airflow. 5. Firing and Kiln Operations ? Physical and chemical changes during firing. ? Fuel types and combustion systems. ? Operation of intermittent and continuous kilns, including tunnel kilns. ? Temperature control and firing schedules. ? Effects of firing conditions on product quality. 6. Product Quality and Defects ? Common manufacturing defects and their causes. ? Methods for quality control and testing. ? Strength, durability, porosity, and dimensional accuracy. ? Troubleshooting production problems. 7. Plant Design and Economics ? Factory layout and workflow. ? Material handling systems. ? Production efficiency and cost considerations. ? Mechanization and modernization of brickworks. Author: F.H. Clews Publisher: The British Ceramic Research Association. Stoke on Trent Year Published: 1955 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 25cm x 15.5cm Notes: Previous owner inscription on front end sheet SKU: VSS / 268 / H / 7458 / 5738 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, bumps, rubbing, fading, toning Binding: Intact Pages: 328 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The binding suffers moderate loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover, second edition; surplus library copy with the usual stampings; reference number written on spine; fading and shelf wear to exterior; scrape at top edge of cover; in good condition with clean text, firm binding. No dust jacket.