“ Elementary Principles of Reinforced Concrete Construction.” By E. S. Andrews, BSc. Sir,-From the above book, which recently came under my notice, I see that certain proprietar meshes receive considerable attention. As the information in this respect is based on manufacturers’ catalogue particulars I think it is necessary to draw your readers’ attention to certain important omissions.
The Institution of Structural Engineers has sustained a heavy loss by the tragically sudden death of its Vice-president Mr. Henry Kelway Gwyer Bamber, who was killed in a motor accident on the evening of Saturday, September 20.
The following simple problem in Graphic Statics is supplied by The Bennett College, Shefield, the Governor of which will give a prize of 10s. for the best solution. In allotting points, neatness will receive the same consideration as accuracy.
In our former article we dealt with apparatus needed for testing the component parts of cement mortars and concrete. We now pass on to the more advanced stages.