The properties and uses of roman cement

Construction History

Volumn 18, Issue , 2002, Pages 21-35

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4. Pasley, Observations, preface
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37. Charles Fowler (1792-1867) was an architect who developed an innovative approach to the use of iron for market buildings. He may have invented but certainly adopted tile creasing for flooring and roofing
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