Notes On Cement Testing in Addition to Those Submitted May 24 1900

<p><i>Notes On Cement Testing</i> compiles observations and responses related to cement testing procedures originally submitted May 24 1900. This document also answers a report by the Commissioners of Accounts regarding a report made March 5 1901 by the Engineer of the Department of Highways Borough of Brooklyn concerning violations of specifications.</p> <p>Authored by Edward Owen this detailed record offers insight into the standards and disputes surrounding cement usage at the turn of the century. It presents a historical snapshot of engineering practices and regulatory oversight during a period of significant urban development. The work provides a valuable primary source for historians of engineering and construction as well as those interested in the early application of material science in civil projects.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>