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Building Materials : The Mode of Testing Building Materials, and an Account of The Marble Used in The Extension of The United States Capital. Written by Joseph Henry. An article published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1856; 8 pages.
TESTING BUILDING MATERIALS AND THE MARBLE OF THE CAPITOL EXTENSION
Published by Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1856
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Add to basketBooklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. An account of contemporary methods for assessing the strength and durability of construction materials, followed by a description of the marble selected for the Capitol extension and the reasons for its adoption. 8 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volu…me. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Smithsonian Institution; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.
