Excerpt from The Relation of the Density to the Permeability of Concrete: Thesis
Concrete is admirably adapted to a variety of the most important uses. For foundations in damp and yielding soils, subterranean masonry, retaining walls and reservoirs, under almost every combination of circumstances. Likely to be met with in practice, it is superior to brick masonry in strength, hardness and durability; is more economical; and in some cases is a safe substitute for the best natural stone.
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