Sponsored research helps maintain quality and high production. Studies of soil mechanics led to new developments in footings allowing greater scope in planning buildings; a moisture meter led to new uses for hardwoods treated with preservatives; finger jointing prevents timber wastage; protected working spaces are provided by laminated trusses; control of firing procedures eliminates expansion of brickwork; strengthening of concrete and devices to cope with problems occurring with high buildings.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001552
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building - Research
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building - Safety measures
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Building materials
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Construction industry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil structure
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)