Rust, baby, rust
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Cor-Ten, weather-resisting steel, instead of many variations is accepted as a by-product of the need for tough steel capable of withstanding the rigors of America's marshalling yards and collieries. This metal can be used advantageously and as per convenience if simple rules such as its immediate environment, the creation of the wetting-drying cycle and its relationship with other materials are properly taken care.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2003
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The span of history
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The use of iron and steel in the bridges has provided the technical quantum leap for building progress. The worlds first iron bridge was across the Severn at Coalbrookdale, it has opened a path for greater developments in the bridge construction.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2004
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Steel yourself
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A basic ferrous metallurgy for architects is provided as to why steel is such a popular construction material. The different constituents of steel, as well as, the various types of steel are also presented.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2004
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