Title:
Thomas A. Edison's Adventures in Concrete
Author(s):
Raymond C. Heun and Harry R. Moss
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
9
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
12-14
Keywords:
garages; history; portland cements; reinforced concrete; Construction
DOI:
Date:
1/1/1987
Abstract:
Edison's ideas about low-cost concrete housing are discussed. His construction of a prototype garage is described, along with his role in the development of cement production, reinforced concrete construction, and cement tinting and painting in the United States.