02213cam a22003253u 4500 59379 UtSlPG 20260610134352.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TA TH Miller, T. A. H. (Thomas Arrington Huntington), 1885-1949 Plain Concrete for Farm Use Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1279 Release date is 2019-04-28 Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive. "Plain Concrete for Farm Use" by T. A. H. Miller is a scientific publication produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically under Farmers' Bulletin No. 1279, during the early 20th century, around the 1920s. The book serves as a practical guide for farmers on the effective and economical use of concrete in agricultural construction, providing detailed information on materials, proportions, mixing, placing, and maintaining concrete. The content is structured to assist the inexperienced in understanding the rudiments of plain (non-reinforced) concrete work. It covers essential topics such as the proper selection of materials like Portland cement, sand, and gravel, the importance of correct proportions for different types of construction, and the significance of conditions like water consistency and protection against environmental factors. Miller’s guidance emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of using concrete adapted to specific farm needs, addressing common challenges while ensuring durability and usability of farm structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Concrete United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1279 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59379 100205 100205