Water, frost, and frost resistance of natural and artificial building stones
The worst enemy of construction engineering and of construction material is uncontrollable water, whether it be ground-, seepage-, rainwater, water of condensation, or melting snow and ice, exerting objectionable pressure upon tracks and roads. this applies as well to structures above the ground as to bridge piers and foundations, road construction, earthwork, etc.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1953 |
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Title | Water, frost, and frost resistance of natural and artificial building stones |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr5433 |
Authors | H. Breyer, S. H. Britt |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 54-33 |
Index ID | ofr5433 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |