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Record 1 2001-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
CONT

Post-WWI housing needs in San Diego were met, in part, by the introduction of "Rocklite", a concrete made from vitrified clay that gave a mix 2/3 the weight of regular batches. Was this the last use of EFC concrete tanker material?

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage
DEF

Béton dont l'agrégat (rocklite) est un schiste expansé 2000 °C donnant l'un des meilleurs bétons de schistes.

OBS

rocklite : substantif féminin.

Spanish

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