Conveyance and placing of concrete
Specifications often contain clauses dealing with the transport of concrete, requiring re-mixing after transport beyond a certain limit, limiting the height through […]
Corrosion Protection of Cables
In the past, the method of protecting the main cables of suspension bridges against corrosion was by coating the steel with
Corrosion of Iron and Steel
Corrosion of ferrous metals is caused by the tendency of iron (anode) to go into solution in water as ferrous hydroxide
Copper
The excellent corrosion resistance of copper makes it suitable for such applications as roofing, flashing, cornices, gutters, downspouts, leaders, fly screens,
Copper Bibliography
Alloy Data, Copper Development Association, New York, N.Y. G. S. Brady and H. R. Clauser, Materials Handbook, 13th ed., and J.
Corrosion of Steel
Ordinarily, steel corrodes in the presence of both oxygen and water, but corrosion rarely takes place in the absence of either.
Corrugated Sheets for Roofing, Siding, and Decking
Although the use of corrugated sheets of thin steel for roofing and siding leaves something to be desired for weathertightness and
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Cork Tiles
Cork flooring is intended for use on rigid subfloors, such as smooth-finished or screeded concrete supported above grade and free of
Cooling Equipment-Central Plant Packaged Units
For an economical installation, the air-handling units should be chosen to handle the least amount of air without danger of sweating