Earthquake And Fire, 1906, San Francisco: Concerning The Fire Resistance Of Building Materials Tested In San Francisco, 1906 (1907) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104737146)

""Earthquake and Fire, 1906, San Francisco"" is a book written by the Mississippi Wire Glass Company in 1907. The book is a detailed account of the fire resistance of various building materials that were tested during the devastating earthquake and fire that struck San Francisco in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the different materials used in building construction, including their strengths and weaknesses in resisting fire and earthquakes. The Mississippi Wire Glass Company, a manufacturer of fire-resistant glass, conducted extensive tests on various building materials, including concrete, steel, and wood, to determine their fire resistance capabilities. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the destruction caused by the earthquake and fire, as well as the tests conducted by the company. This book is a valuable resource for architects, engineers, and builders who are interested in designing and constructing buildings that are resistant to natural disasters such as earthquakes and fires.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mississippi Wire Glass Company
ISBN-10: 1104737140
ISBN-13: 9781104737146
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 98
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d