Cements, Limes and PlastersEdwin Eckel's exceptionally detailed volume, published in 1928, presents a wealth of information drawing on his own research as well as the work of all the eminent international authorities in the field of lime mortars and cements. It captures the fascinating development of building materials from the nineteenth century through the first quarter of the twentieth century. Of particular interest is the way in which it chronicles the demise of hydraulic cement, followed by the brief meteoric rise in popularity of natural cements, then subsequently their rapid eclipse by Portland cement. This book will be an invaluable resource not only to everyone involved in conservation of traditional buildings but also those concerned with the early modern buildings constructed from Portland cement. The detailed contents and new introductions by Paul Livesey (UK) and William G. Hime (US) can be viewed on the website. |
Contents
LIST OF TABLES | |
INTRODUCTION | |
GENERAL TREND OF COSTS AND PRICES | |
CHEMICAL PHYSICAL AND GEOLOGIC DATA | |
Shells as sources of lime | |
Chemical composition of gypsum | |
Distribution of gypsum in the United States | |
Examination of gypsum deposits | |
Rotary kilns | |
General properties | |
Composition of commercial magnesian limes | |
Strength of lime mortars | |
Standards for packing | |
Theory of limesand brick manufacture | |
Magnesite as a source of magnesia | |
Magnesian limestones as sources of magnesia | |
Classification of plasters | |
Properties | |
Rate of set and hardening | |
CHAPTER IV | |
Macks cement | |
Total worlds output of gypsum | |
Analyses of Canadian gypsum | |
Subgroups of hydraulic limes | |
Varieties of limestone | |
Theoretical considerations | |
Seawater and brines as sources of magnesia | |
CHAPTER XIII | |
Grappier cements | |
Later experiences and tests | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
Subgroups of the class of natural cements | |
General discussion | |
The Hydraulic Index | |
Physical properties of gypsum | |