The Development and Use of Structural Gypsum (Classic Reprint): A Thesis - Couverture souple

Smith, Harold F.

 
9781334293559: The Development and Use of Structural Gypsum (Classic Reprint): A Thesis

Synopsis

Learn how gypsum is processed and tested for real‑world, loadbearing use, from calcination to structural design.

This edition explains how natural gypsum is turned into usable material for structural work. It covers calcination, the creation of products like Structolite, and how water content affects strength and set. It also traces early testing efforts that led to practical design approaches for reinforced gypsum in beams and roof slabs.

Readers will see how properties such as compression, tension, shear, and modulus of elasticity influence safe, fire‑resistant gypsum construction. The book connects laboratory results to real building decisions and includes example beam and slab designs that illustrate performance under load.

  • How calcination temperature and water content affect strength and setting time
  • Measured properties like weight, elasticity, and bond behavior in reinforced gypsum
  • Design ideas for reinforced gypsum beams, slabs, and roof tiles
  • Real‑world test data that informed practical engineering approaches

Ideal for readers of structural materials and construction technology who want a clear, data‑driven view of gypsum’s loadbearing potential.

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