9781333498672 - Vitrified Paving Brick: A Review of Present Practice in the Manufacture, Testing and Uses of Vitrified Paving Brick (Classic Reprint) di Wheeler, Herbert Allen (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Discover the history and technical details behind the famed vitrified paving brick. This book delves into the fascinating world of these durable and versatile materials, exploring their origins, composition, and manufacturing processes. The author describes the various types of clays used in paving brick production, their physical properties, and the crucial processes of winning, crushing, screening, pugging, molding, and firing. With a focus on quality control, the book explores the methods used to ensure the strength, durability, and consistency of these bricks. It also examines the crucial role of proper burning techniques in achieving the desired level of vitrification, and discusses the importance of slow cooling in enhancing the toughness of the final product. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the science and art of paving brick manufacturing, making it an indispensable resource for engineers, contractors, and anyone interested in the history and technology of these essential building materials. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Vitrified Paving Brick: A Review of Present Practice in the Manufacture, Testing and Uses of Vitrified Paving BrickBloomington, Ill., a town Of laid an inferior paving brick in 1875, on one of their principal .