A BIBLIOGRAPHY RELATING TO SOIL ALKALIES 
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See also Burks, E., R. M. PINCKNEY, 
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Describes inspections, tests and conclusions 
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Brief outline of the chemical changes occurring 
during the manufacture of cement and the man- 
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_ Discusses acids and salts which may prove 
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Describes installation of irrigating system and 
precautions to prevent deterioration. 
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Describes behavior of pure iron and concrete 
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Rich mixtures and linseed-oil coating dis- 
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in Alkali 
Weir, H. M. Concrete 
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Discusses concrete failures in alkali soils at 
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Wow t. . (LOLG), > py. 309-3 70) = Prog: 
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