Word: semi-liquid
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Dates: during 1915-1915
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...first pouring of concrete, which took place last April. In all of the buildings but the library, all the structural concrete has been poured, and the construction work is now up to the roof. This structural concrete is the skeleton of the buildings. It is poured in a semi-liquid state into wooden forms, and is reinforced by steel rods. The foundation walls, piers, interior columns and floors are all made of this material. Up to the present 27,000 cubic yards of concrete and 2,600 tons of steel reinforcing have been used. Including the library buildings...
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