Las patentes en la introducción del hormigón armado en España: Caso de estudio de la Alhóndiga de Bilbao

Translated title of the contribution: The patents in the introduction of reinforced concrete in Spain: "Alhóndiga de Bilbao" case study

I. Marcos, J. T. San José*, J. Cuadrado, P. Larrinaga

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    Abstract

    Reinforced concrete structures are introduced in Spain mainly by French influence. This happens in the late nineteenth century, following the scheme operating through proprietary systems prevailing in Europe. Systems initially have poor scientific support reaching, even early twentieth century, an impediment to the development of concrete structures, due to the lack of knowledge shown, as well as due to a series of accidents. Therefore, from the end of the first decade of the past century are enacted a series of regulations in many countries, that will change the design and calculation of reinforced concrete structure. The knowledge of the environment of the patent systems, its beginnings and the circumstances of their application allow us to understand the constraints of the early concrete structures, as presented in the Bilbao wine store (1906).

    Translated title of the contributionThe patents in the introduction of reinforced concrete in Spain: "Alhóndiga de Bilbao" case study
    Original languageSpanish
    Article numbere024
    JournalInformes de la Construccion
    Volume66
    Issue number534
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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