An examination of a number of reinforced concrete structures erected during the past 50 years indicates that, while normal practice in design provides an adequate reserve of strength and sufficient durability within a building, there is reason to think that some modifications of these standards are desirable where the structure as a whole, or in part, is exposed to the weather. P.G. Bowie
The work which forms the subject of this short paper is the first stage in the construction of a new factory for Messrs. Ashmore, Benson, Pease & Co., at Stockton-on- Tees. The entire new works cover an area of approximately 1OO acres, and are expected eventually to provide a covered floor space of about 40 acres. The area of the new constructional shop in this first stage is approximately 132,000 sq. ft. F.R. Bullen