. Un trattato pratico sul calcestruzzo naturale e artificiale; le sue varietà e gli adattamenti costruttivi . in modo neoso, la piastrella si estenera per tutto il suo spessore uniforme in ombra. Fig. 44 rappresenta il pannello centrale del fregio, del design elaborato e dell'esecuzione di successo. Il carattere di questa struttura accuratamente disegnata e sostanziosa era del tutto piacevole, e l'effetto delle sue parti graziose fu notevolmente accentuato dalla colorazione bril-liant delle cornici e del balcone, la formeronazione era dorata e quest'ultima dipinta di color crema. Sarà pure per descrivere t
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. A practical treatise on natural and artificial concrete; its varieties and constructive adaptations . neous manner, the tile isthroughout its whole thickness uniform in shade. Fig. 44 represents the centre panel of the frieze, ofelaborate design and successful execution. The character of this carefully designed and substantiallybuilt structure was altogether pleasing, and the effect ofits graceful parts was considerably heightened by the bril-liant colouring of the window frames and balcony, the formerhaving been gilt and the latter painted of a cream colour. It will be as well to describe the mode of fixing the thinred tiles. On the wooden structure are fixed concrete slabs3 feet by 2 feet, 1 inch thick, with screws in the ordinaryway. On these carefully fastened slabs the courses areaccurately lined, and the final or ornamental coveringfastened thereto with Portland cement, the result being anaccurate external surface superior to any attainable throughthe agency of rubbed brick or terra-cotta. The reason ofthis perfection is easily understood when the processesemployed are examined.. use of Portland cement of tlie best quality coloured with 266 A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON CONCRETE. metallic oxides; terra-eotta and coloured brick being usuallyliable to deterioration from frost and atmospheric chemicaldestructants in consequence of the impossibility of securingthrough the ordinary fire treatment perfectly true andenduring forms. The merits and success of this building commended them-selves to the Paris jurors who were called upon to adjudicateon its architectural and structural qualities, and they awardedto Mr. Lascelles a gold medal. In addition to such highrecognition, he was farther rewarded by having conferredupon him the honourable distinction of a Chevalier of theLegion of Honour. This latter distinguishing mark was themore remarkable owing to the small number selected forsuch honour. The building has been presented by Mr. Lascelles to theFrench Kepublic, and th
