Cement Collection (page 7)

Illustration of workers at building site

Stylized portrait of dog in landscape
Smooth mexican style inspired painting of dog with pointed ears staring ahead. Patterns in background composing hills, clouds, line of cypress shrubs, tree and two story cement or adobe dwelling

MARYLAND: WORKER, 1936. Worker using a trowel to level a cement floor, Greenbelt, Maryland. Photograph by Carl Mydans, August 1936

U. S. Marine practices throwing a training grenad
November 25, 2013 - U.S. Marine practices throwing a training grenade while fellow Marine ensures proper technique during a small-arms training exercise at Range 109, Camp Pendleton, California

Workmen near the New Post Office in The City, London, 1828 (pencil on paper)
XJF354242 Workmen near the New Post Office in The City, London, 1828 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Canal under construction, possibly the Bude Canal The Building of a Canal (The Bude Canal?), unknown artist, 19th century, British

New Mexico State route 66 sign in disrepair, Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Route 66

West Africa, The Gambia, Banjul. Concrete lattice wall

Clamshell back garden bench and hosta plant leaves in a landscaped residential backyard garden, Quebec, Canada

Cement Mixer
circa 1925: Workmen repairing a road, with the aid of a cement mixer. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

ArrAabida Bridge over Douro river in Porto, Portugal
ArrAabida Bridge (Ponte da Arrabida in Portuguese) is a bridge over the Douro River in Portugal, linking the city of Oporto with Vila Nova de Gaia

Aslan Cement Factory, Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey Date: circa 1935

This morning workmen on a building site in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, were joined by a new mate. He was Maxie the chimp who will perform before the Queen at a special performance of the Bertram

A portrait of a cute pug on a leash in a parking lot or city street

ITALY, Como Province, Como. Fontana di Camerlata, designed in 1937 by Cesare Cattaneo
Italy, Como Province, Como. Fontana di Camerlata, designed in 1937 by Cesare Cattaneo and Mario Radice

Aerial view of the urban / industrial port town of Greenhithe, Kent - 1939 ?TopFoto

Picture No. 10862996
Maria Island penal settlement (1825-1832, and 1842-1850), Cement building in f/g post 1884. Darlington, Maria Island National Park, Tasmania Australia Date:

Detail of 18th century decoration in indigenous cement on brickwork in the Talatal Ghar Ahom Palace, Rangpur, Sivasagar, Assam, India, Asia

Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France. Roman aqueduct built c18 BC. No cement used. 19th century lithograph

Lime Kilns: burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar, and for agricultural use. Wood engraving 1872

A Typical Park Scene in Southern California
Vintage postcard showing a landscaped park scene with large palm trees and cement ponds filled with blooming waterlilies

LA Freeway Interchange
Los Angeles, California: c. 1965. A five freeway interchange in Los Angeles

Spreading cement mix over set mortar in a canal (building a canal in a garden), close-up

Laying concrete in an area marked out with planks, cement being poured from wheelbarrow

Corals on cement blocks GBR Expedition 1928-1929

Puddingstone is a conglomerate or mixture of different, irregular sized grains and pebbles held together by a finer matrix

Sandstone is formed by loose grains of quartz compacted and cemented together

Shwemedaw Pagoda - Pegu - Shwemedaw Pagoda - In the course of foundation reinforcement and rebuilding, relics have been found dating back to 10th Century

Rice - threshing floor - Rangoon -.about 50 feet square, we could see what they had been watering down carefully yesterday afternoon, was cow dung, smooth and hard as cement. Date: 1952

Laying cement. Fathers newly laid cement path is ruined by the pet dog

The Bricklayer
People You See: The Bricklayer. From Teddy Bear (2 May 1964)

A photo of the Crown Fountain reflecting in puddles from recent rain in Chicago s
A photo of the Crown Fountain reflecting in puddles from recent rain in Chicagos Millenium park

Reticel Sheet Insulation - in cavity of new cement block walling - UK
MAB-1535 Reticel Sheet Insulation - in cavity of new cement block walling UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ground level view of an approaching San Francisco cable car

Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Argentina, little house in the Pampa region

Argentina, El Calafate. Marsh and mountains seen from El Calafate village

Painted cement blocks in the harbor at Llanes, Spain

Europe, Portugal, Lisbon. The Monument to the Discoveries is located near Lisbon, Portugal

Domaine Entretan, J-C and D Plantade in Roubia. Minervois. Languedoc. Painted steel vats. Concrete fermentation and storage vats, France

Syrah 2005. Chateau Villerambert-Julien near Caunes-Minervois. Minervois. Languedoc. Painted steel vats. Concrete fermentation and storage vats. Sign on tank. France. Europe

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Exterior concrete steps are going up the side of a building

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Wa. Goat standing on concrete wall

Cement factory. Snow-covered scene amidst the railway trucks and storage silos of a cement mill. Cement is a building material made from a mixture of lime and crushed rocks

Trapped food in dental braces
MODEL RELEASED. Trapped food in dental braces, which are fixed to the teeth of a teenage girl. Fixed braces consist of metal brackets cemented to each tooth

Knee replacement, X-ray
Knee replacement. Coloured X-ray of a side view of a prosthetic (artificial) knee joint (red) in the leg of a male patient

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"Cement: A Revolutionary Building Material that Transformed the Construction Industry" Mixing treated asbestos fibre with cement may sound unconventional today, but it was a common practice in the past. The innovative mind of Heath Robinson brought forth a double action grinder for asbestos, revolutionizing its use in construction. In an unknown location in England, workmen can be seen operating an early cement mixer. This simple yet effective machine paved the way for efficient concrete mixing and laid the foundation for modern construction techniques. Concrete Transporter - a true game-changer. This invention facilitated the transportation of large quantities of concrete to various construction sites, reducing manual labor and expediting project timelines. The Batchelor Monoplane took flight, showcasing how even aviation embraced cement's versatility. Its lightweight structure made possible by incorporating this remarkable material allowed engineers to push boundaries and reach new heights. Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement captured attention with its promise of durability and fire resistance. Architects and builders alike recognized these qualities as essential when designing structures that could withstand the test of time. Architectural drawings depicting residential flats showcased how architects seamlessly integrated cement into their designs. From axonometric perspectives to detailed illustrations, these visionary plans demonstrated both functionality and aesthetic appeal. As architectural competitions heated up, one design stood out among others – the Residential Flats Architectural Competition Winner. With cement as its cornerstone, this winning design exemplified innovation while meeting society's growing demand for affordable housing solutions. Cement has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on our built environment. From humble beginnings mixing asbestos fiber to cutting-edge architectural masterpieces, it continues to shape our cities' skylines worldwide.