With respect to an application by the Shanghai Society of Engineers and Architects for financial assistance in carrying out experimental work in reinforced concrete, it is decided to insert provision in the Bud sentative Committee has been appointed by the Couzcil of the Shanghai Soci Engineers and Arebitects, to inquire into the use of reinforced concrete, with a view to "more accurate knowledge of atrengtb, properties, and ildiog work being arrived at, with special reference to local conditions.
It is proposed to collect precise information of the principal systems of reinforced concrete contraction now in use, and to carry out exhaustive experiments in regard to the strength and suitability of the available materials, The fande at the disposal of the Society are very limited and at " meeting of the Committee held yesterday, it was resolved to ask you to approach the Council with the object of obtaining some financial assistance, and the use of any testing plant the Council may] grad poveess, to assist the Committee in the conduct of experiment T venture to soggest that the Council be asked to grant the som of Taels One A. H, Coutissox, 4, 1807, c., Chairman, Committee on Reinforced Concrete, Shanghai Society of Engineers and Architects, H. Goornzy, Eeq., Engineer and Surveyor, Manicipal Council.
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