Title & Author:

Twentieth-century building materials : history and conservation / edited by Thomas C. Jester.

Publication:

Description:

352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-332) and index.
Preface / Thomas C. Jester -- Twentieth-Century Building Materials: A Photographic Essay -- Building Modern America: An Era of Standardization and Experimentation / Michael A. Tomlan -- Aluminum / Stephen J. Kelley -- Monel / Derek H. Trelstad -- Nickel Silver / Adrienne B. Cowden -- Stainless Steel / Robert Score and Irene J. Cohen -- Weathering Steel / John C. Scott and Carolyn L. Searls -- Concrete Block / Pamela H. Simpson, Harry J. Hunderman and Deborah Slaton -- Cast Stone / Adrienne B. Cowden and David P. Wessel -- Reinforced Concrete / Amy E. Slaton, Paul E. Gaudette, William G. Hime and James D. Connolly -- Shotcrete / Anne T. Sullivan -- Architectural Precast Concrete / Sidney Freedman -- Prestressed Concrete / Howard Newlon, Jr. -- Fiberboard / Carol S. Gould, Kimberly A. Konrad, Kathleen Catalano Milley and Rebecca Gallagher -- Decorative Plastic Laminates / Anthony J.T. Walker, Kimberly A. Konrad and Nicole L. Stull -- Plywood / Thomas C. Jester -- Glued Laminated Timber / Andrew McNall and David C. Fischetti -- Fiber Reinforced Plastic / Anthony J.T. Walker -- Structural Clay Tile / Conrad Paulson -- Terra Cotta / Deborah Slaton and Harry J. Hunderman -- Gypsum Block and Tile / Susan M. Escherich -- Thin Stone Veneer / Michael J. Scheffler and Edward A. Gerns -- Simulated Masonry / Ann Milkovich McKee -- Plate Glass / Kimberly A. Konrad, Kenneth M. Wilson, William J. Nugent and Flora A. Calabrese -- Prismatic Glass / Dietrich Neumann -- Glass Block / Dietrich Neumann, Jerry G. Stockbridge and Bruce S. Kaskel -- Structural Glass / Carol J. Dyson -- Spandrel Glass / Robert W. McKinley -- Linoleum / Bonnie Wehle Parks Snyder -- Rubber Tile / Sharon C. Park -- Cork Tile / Anne E. Grimmer -- Terrazzo / Walker C. Johnson -- Vinyl Tile / Kimberly A. Konrad and Paul D. Kofoed -- Asphalt Shingles / Mike Jackson -- Porcelain Enamel / Thomas C. Jester -- Acoustical Materials / Anne E. Weber -- Gypsum Board / Kimberly A. Konrad and Michael A. Tomlan -- Building Sealants / Michael J. Scheffler and James D. Connolly.

Summary:

Developed under the aegis of the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, Twentieth-Century Building Materials is the first in-depth survey of important construction materials used since 1900. Among the materials covered are glass block, stainless steel, plywood, decorative plastic laminates, linoleum, and gypsum board. Each essay, written by a contributing expert, offers insights into the material's history, manufacturing process, and uses, as well as.
Information about many of the trade names associated with each material. Readers will discover a wealth of information about how these materials deteriorate and how to diagnose their condition, as well as valuable techniques and tips on repair and restoration, bibliographies, and sources for historical and conservation research. Richly illustrated with more than 250 illustrations, including manufacturers' advertisements of the period and a full-color photographic essay.
Twentieth-Century Building Materials is an indispensable reference on the history and conservation of modern building materials. It will quickly take its place as a standard architectural reference for preservation professionals.

Resources:
Table of contents
Table of contents

ISBN:

0070325731
9780070325739

Subject:

Building materials Conservation United States.
Building materials United States History 20th century.
Construction Matériaux Conservation États-Unis.
Construction Matériaux États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle.
Building materials.
Building materials Conservation.
Baustoff
United States.
Buildings Construction materials History

Form/genre:

History.
Autographs (Provenance)

Added entries:

Jester, Thomas C.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 257852
Call No.: BIB 188399
Status: Available