Publisher's Synopsis
Notes On The Compressive Resistance Of Freestone, Brick Piers, Hydraulic Cements, Mortars And Concretes (1888) is a technical book written by Quincy Adams Gillmore. The book focuses on the compressive strength of various building materials, including freestone, brick piers, hydraulic cements, mortars, and concretes. It provides detailed information on the testing methods used to determine the strength of these materials, as well as the factors that affect their compressive resistance. The book also includes practical advice for builders and engineers on how to select the most suitable materials for their construction projects. The author's expertise in the field of building materials and his extensive research make this book an important reference for anyone involved in the construction industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
