Concrete Construction: Methods and Costs

"Concrete Construction: Methods and Costs" by Halbert Powers Gillette is a manual that gives a look at the methods used for concrete construction and how much they cost. This book offers important information for engineers and contractors who work with concrete structures by describing different building techniques and materials. The beginning of the book has a preface that explains that it is meant to help people who want to learn about concrete construction methods and costs. The authors want to give helpful facts to builders instead of focusing on things like testing cement or material properties, which other engineering books already cover in detail. The beginning part also talks about the research the authors did, showing how important it is to know concrete construction methods to make the best designs. The book starts by laying out the basics of how it can be used in the construction business.