Title:
The Contribution Of Ready-Mixed Concrete To The Building Industry
Author(s):
H. F. Thomson
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
36
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
497-506
Keywords:
none
DOI:
10.14359/8534
Date:
4/1/1940
Abstract:
The development of commercial service in deliver- ing ready-mixed concrete in urban centers has repre- sented one of the significant advances in building practice during the last 15 years. The industry has pioneered in introducing more accurate control methods; these refinements now enable small jobs to se- cure as reliable control of the concrete used as is available on large jobs. The advances in quality of ready-mixed concrete have influenced improvements in the production of all other concrete used in a community. Ready-mixed concrete offers to the building trade a service which has proven helpful in con- venience, speed, ability to handle winter work, and in other respects. The way toward further improvements in concreting practices has been pointed out by this infant in the building field.