Concrete Construction: Methods and Costs by Gillette and Hill

Concrete Construction: Methods and Costs by Gillette and Hill

Gillette, Halbert Powers, 1869-, Hill, Charles Shattuck, 1868- | 209494 words

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Always visible content "Concrete Construction: Methods and Costs" by Halbert P. Gillette and Charles... S. Hill is a technical guide focused on the industry of concrete construction, written in the early 20th century. This publication provides in-depth insights into various construction methods, materials, and the costs associated with concrete construction, offering a practical resource for engineers and contractors involved in building concrete structures. The opening of the book presents a preface that highlights its intent Hidden checkbox to control the toggle Clickable label to show more The extra text that is initially hidden Clickable label to show less to assist professionals in understanding concrete construction methods and associated costs. The authors specifically aim to provide valuable information tailored for builders rather than delving into topics such as cement testing or material properties, which are covered elsewhere in engineering literature. This portion also outlines the extensive research conducted by the authors, emphasizing the importance of knowing concrete construction methods for optimal design. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundational understanding of the book's practical applications in the construction industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Chapters

81 chapters
Ch. 1

Chapter 1

Ch. 2

CHAPTER I.--METHODS AND COST OF SELECTING AND PREPARING

Ch. 3

CHAPTER II.--THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PROPORTIONING CONCRETE. 25

Ch. 4

CHAPTER III.--METHODS AND COSTS OF MAKING AND PLACING

Ch. 5

CHAPTER IV.--METHODS AND COST OF MAKING AND PLACING

Ch. 6

Introduction--Conveying and Hoisting Devices--Unloading with Grab

Ch. 7

CHAPTER V.--METHODS AND COST OF DEPOSITING CONCRETE

Ch. 8

Introduction--Depositing in Closed Buckets; O'Rourke Bucket; Cyclopean

Ch. 9

CHAPTER VI.--METHODS AND COST OF MAKING AND USING RUBBLE

Ch. 10

Introduction--Rubble Concrete: Chattahoochee River Dam; Barossa