Early concrete structures: Patented systems and construction features

I. Marcos, J. T. San-José, J. Cuadrado, A. Santamaría, L. Garmendia, J. Díez

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Abstract

Reinforced concrete structures came to Spain in the late-nineteenth century, somewhat after the development of this new construction material elsewhere in Europe. Their introduction was pioneered in industrialized areas, especially Northern Spain, under systems first patented in other European countries. Local constructors built structures under patents with little or no explanation for calculation, design and construction technique. Some of these buildings from the recent past are now listed buildings. This study centres on three construction projects under patented systems: Our Lady of "La Antigua", Orduña (Monier system), "La Ceres" flour mill, Bilbao, (Hennebique system) and Alhóndiga, Bilbao (Blanc system). Preliminary structural studies analyzed morphology, reinforcements, concrete strength and pathological processes in each structure. Results are compared with information taken from the patent systems in use at the time. This useful information on the structures, which may be expanded in future research, clearly describes the relationship between their theoretical specifications and the built reality.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructural Analysis of Historical Constructions
Subtitle of host publicationAnamnesis, diagnosis, therapy, controls - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC 2016
EditorsKoen Van Balen, Els Verstrynge, Koen Van Balen
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages908-914
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781138029514
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC 2016 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 13 Sept 201615 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameStructural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Anamnesis, diagnosis, therapy, controls - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC 2016

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, SAHC 2016
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period13/09/1615/09/16

Funding

We express our gratitude to the Basque Regional Government (IT781-13 Research Group) and to the Vice-Rectorate of Investigation of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) for grant PIF 2013. Furthermore, the researchers would like to thank the authors (engineers, architects, municipal councils and owners of the buildings) of the pathological studies for their contribution to this study.

FundersFunder number
Basque Regional GovernmentIT781-13
Euskal Herriko UnibertsitateaPIF 2013
Universitat Politècnica de València

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