Methods of Producing Artistic Concrete Finishes

A very interesting paper on Troubles Bridge Foundations, by Mr. H. E. Brooke - Bradley, appeared in The Structural Engineer, December, 1933. It quite rightly stressed the importance of scientific soil investigations prior to the study and choice of a design for a bridge. The same paper also mentioned cases of serious trouble having arisen through unforeseen settlements of a bridge abutment. DIPLOM-INGENIEUR G. TSCHEBOTAREFF.

Mr. H. A. WHITAKER, before presenting his paper, said that the subject was not new to the Institution, since Mr. H. W. Coultas had read a paper on it to the Midland Counties Branch in 1930. In the present paper, however, he had treated the subject in a somewhat different way, and had brought out more recent developments.

Mr. W. MUIRHEAD, M.1nst.C.E. (Member), proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Wallis for his paper, said he had indicated the direction in which we must go in connection with the facing of concrete. The possibilities were unlimited, and the thanks of the Institution were due to Mr. Wallis for having given the members the benefit of his experience.