The impossibility of the linear reading of the evolution of reinforced concrete. The case of Spain (1896-1973)

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Published 07-11-2017
Maialen Sagarna
Lauren Etxepare Iñigo Lizundia
Eneko Jokin Uranga

Abstract

The evolution of the quality of an artificial material in subsequent periods should not present setbacks. Technological development and monitoring the execution should ensure a favourable outcome in quality. However, socioeconomic and political forces can distort the course of this evolution, making it impossible for a linear reading; serving as an example of this is the history of reinforced concrete in Spain. The purpose of this article is to explain this evolution, comparing and analyzing chronologically the data obtained from a series of structures built in the Basque Country in the past.
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Keywords

concrete, history, quality, patents, regulations, restrictions

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Ale Arrunta