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The Royal Engineers Journal The Royal Engineers Journal. More Roads (Waziristan, 1937) . ajor A. E. Armstrong 1 The New Field Company, BE., at Work . Maor D. Harrison 17 Initiative C. Major J. G. 0. Whitehead 27 oderm Methods of Concrete Construction in Quetta Captain H. H. C. Withers and Mr. E. G. Russell 31 D.C.R.E. Finance . * . Major E. Bader 40 Old Fort Henry at Kingston, Ontario . Ronald L. Way 57 Bomb Damage and Repair on the Kan Sui Bridge, Canton-Kowloon Rail vay Colonel G. C. Gowlland 62 The Building of "Prelude" . Lieutenant J. L. Gavin 64 The Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Maior Prokoph 71 The ersey and Irwe Basin . Stanley Pearson 77 The Application of Soil Mechanics to Road Construction and the Use of Bitumen Emulsion for Stabilization of Soils . Brigadier C. H. Hsswell 89 Some Comments on Brigadier Haswell's Lecture on Soil Stabilization Brigadier-General E. C. Wace 99 Approximate Methods of Squaring the Circle . Major J. G. Heard 104 An Improvised Concrete Testing Machine . S. Arnold 106 Tales ofa alayan Labor Force . "ataacha" 111 Correspondence. Books. Magazines . 119 VOL. LIII. MARCH, 1939. CHATHAM: THE INSTITUTION OF ROYAL ENGINEERS. TELEPHONE: CHATEAM 2669. AGNrTS AND PRINTERS: MACyATS LTD. LONDON: HUGH RIBS, LTD., 5, REGENT STRBET, S.W.I. -C - AllAlI-- C 9 - INSTITUTION OF RE OFFICE COPY DO NOT REMOVE I' m I XPAME T EXPANDED METAL British Steel :: British Labour Reinforcement for Concrete With a proper combination of "Ex- pamet" Expanded Steel and Concrete, light thin slabbing is obtainable of great strength and fire-resistant efficiency; it effects a considerable reduction in dead-weight of super- structure and in vertical building height, and it is used extensively in any type of building-brick, steel, reinforced concrete, etc. Expamet" ensures an even dis- tribution of stress throughout the concrete work; as all the strands or members are connected rigidly, they cannot be displaced by the laying and tamping of the concrete. THE EXPANDED METAL COMPANY, LTD. Patentees and Manufacturcrs of Expanded Metal. Engineers for all forms of Reinforced Concrete & Fire-resistant Construction BURWOOD HOUSE-CAXTON STREET-LONDON-S.W.1. Works: WEST HARTLEPOOL Established over 45 years. Sol Agents for India- WM. JACKS & CO., Bombay, Karachi, Lahore,Calcutta, Madras. AD VERTISEMENTS. i THE VICTAULIC COMPANY LTD. 'Kings Buildings, Dean Stanley Street, Millbank, S.W.1,, ii ADVERTISEMENTS. BETONAC STEEL CONCRETE Defies Hard Abrasive Wear -Non-Skid and Dustless METALLIC AGGREGATE is mixed with sand and cement, and is then laid as a rendering to concrete floors as a hard- wearing surface. "BETONAC" is reasonably priced, and as a consequence the Arc&itect can afford to use a larger percentage to the square yard of floor and so obtain better results. The quality of "BETONAC" as a Metallic Hardener is un- surpassed. It can be trowelled into the surface of a Granolithic floor to improve its appearance and provide a very hard non-slip wearing surface. DIAMOND " BETONAC," as its name implies, has a degree of hardness equal to a Diamond and at the same time it has high tensile strength and is not brittle. It is also stainless and is therefore frequently used for such floors as Dairies, Breweries, Laundries. It is mixed with the cement and sand in the same way as Ordinary Betonac. Special prices quoted for " BETONAC " in large quantities direct from our Mills, Bentley Works, Doncaster. Depots and Agencies throzughout the British : :Isles, the Dominlions and Colonies :: FRANCOIS CEMENTATION CO. LTD. Head Office: BENTLEY WORKS, DONCASTER Telephone: Doncaster 54177-8 Westminster Office: 39, VICTORIA ST., S.W.I Telephone : Abbey 1571-2-3 A DVERTISEMENTS iii -- - ·-%---:- o*; "' ,-1 :: : :: :: 'd- : ** , \.S.6 ..i- " .''^-''''^.\" 't^ 9^'**'".^A , ^ 0 O s- '-·-- ": i 1IV.KWit OFOTH T :Ia-- -OS V~IEW OP; THE WTORK~S THERE can be few factories situated in such a unique setting and whose products enjoy such a world-wide reputation. LISTERS extend a cordial invitation to readers of The Royal Engineers Journal desirous of visiting their Durslev Factory to communicate with OVERSEAS RECEPTION, C/O R. A. LISTER & CO., LTD., IMPERIAL HOUSE, 15, KINGSWAY, LONDON, \V.C.2. Teleplhoee: Temlple Bar 9681. R. A. LISTER & CO., LTD. lHEAD OFFICES AND WORKS: DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Tel.: Dursley 177. iv ADVERTISEMIENTS NEENERELl2k9~ I Eliminate the bogey of HIDDEN CORROSION : , in ROOFS 0 Cleaned for the first time after forty years' exposure to London weather, the famous Eros statue showed no signs of corrosion or deterioration through atmospheric action. ALUMINEX ROOF GLAZING-bars, shoes, and cover-strips-is made of a non- ferrous alloy similar to that used by Alfred Gilbert for Eros. Every ALUMINEX component is of solid section in this non-corrodible metal-and since weather-resistance does not depend on a vulnerable surface of sheathing or painting the bogey of HIDDEN CORROSION is entirely eliminated. ALUMINEX GLAZING BARS are as unique in design as they are in material. The patented continuous cover-strip does away with the need for storm-clips and although lighter in weight the bars are equal in strength-span for span-to lead-clothed bars. ALUMINEX ROOF GLAZING has been tested by the Building Research Station with most favourable results-and installations in such widely differing buildings as factories, nursery-schools, drill halls, hospitals, prisons, etc., reveal its adaptability. PATENTED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD- BY WILLIAMS AND WILLIAMS LTD., RELIANCE WORKS, CHESTER. LONDON: VICTORIA HOUSE, SOUTHAMPTON ROW. GLASGOW: 180, HOPE STREET, AND IN ALL LARGE CENTRES. W:rs C 3i;-= 1-~~~qr-- ; "*~r-r~r ADVERTISEMENTS v I!NNEA& STMEL ROLLING SHUlLTETT'TDC r* . ) ' . -4y, Argyleshire . T.F. ssociation DUNoo. I - FollowDing is a parYtial list of T.F. Associationl BLuildlings whiChI we. have fitted withlwilth IninllearKin.ear Shuztters:Shuttlers: E;ast Riding .F..ssocation-WENLOK BRRCKS, HULL.. Argyleshire T.1F. A\ssociation-DUNOON. Durlhamn T.F. ;\ssocialtion-WVEST HARTLE IOOL. East ILancashlireLancashire T.F.1.1F. Association-UI3r[STON.Association-URl..STON. East Ridin6, T.F . Association-WVENLOCK BARI{ACKS, HULL. Lincolnshire T.F. Association-GRIMSBY. Middlesex T.F. Association-STAMFORD BROOK GREEN, LONDON, W. West Lancashire T.F. Association-LIVERIPOOL. West Riding of York T.A. and A.F. Association-ADWVICI-ON- DEARNE, BARNSLEY, BRADFORD, DONCASTER, HUDDERSFIELD, LEEDS, MIRFIELD, ROTIERIIHAM, YORK. SOLE MiANUFACTURERS: ARTHUR L.GIBSON &CO., Ltd. Head Office: RADNOR WORKS, TWICKENHAM. Telephone: POPESGROVE 2276 (2 lines). Branch Offices: MANCHESTER: BIRMINGHAM : GLASGOW: 90, Deansgate 6, Corporation Street 121, West George Street (Blackfriars 3138) (Midland 0473) (Central 1559) iv A D VERTISEMENTS. "BAKER'S" FURNISHING Whether it be replenishments of Linen, fresh curtains or chair covers, a single piece of furniture or setting up house completely. You can furnish conveniently, entirely, and at a very considerable saving of expense through " Baker's." Proof of the saving of expense to you, and the con- venience, is best provided by the hundreds who after examining every other source.of supply have set up house on retirement through "Baker's." So many have recommended "Baker's," that we have extended our Linen, Blanket, Bedding and Furnishing Fabric Showrooms on our own premises considerably. We have concentrated on Furniture and all Furnishings by creating a specialised department in co-operation with the finest Furnishing houses in the country thus offering a wide choice of prices and quality. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF-OR WRITE FOR PARTICULARS HAVE YOU READ ? "HOW TO LIVE IN ENGLAND ON A PENSION." By "Mauser" (Oxford University Press). Price 3/6 (4/- post free) a most useful book for reference, and most entertainingly written. F.P. &Co,Ltd. 2, UPPER JAMES S'. (icca rcus) GOLDEN SQUARE, W. 1. Telephone': GERrard 6351 P" -I·.· rBI·I% _- vii THE INSTITUTION OF ROYAL ENGINEERS. Authors alone are responsible for the statements made and the opinions expressed in their papers. CONTENTS. PAGE I. MORE ROADS (\Vaziristan, I937). By Major .\. E. Armstrong, M.C., R.E. (With Photographs and Map) ... ... ... ... ... ... I 2. THE NEW FIELD COMPANY, R.E., AT \VORK. By.Major D. Harrison, R.E. (WVith Photograph and Map) ... .... ... 17 3. INITIATIVE. By Major J. G. O. Whitehead, .l.c., R.E ... ... ... 27 4. MODERN MIETHODS OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION IN QUETTA. Bv Captain H. H. C. Withers, R.E., anid Mr. E. G. Russell, A.M.INST.C.E. (IIWith Photographs and Sketches) ... ... ... ... ... 3 5. D.C.R.E. FINANCE. By 5Major E. Bader, R.E. (1ith Plate) ... ... 40 6(. OLD FORT HENRY AT KINGSTON, ONTARIO. By Ronald 1. Way, M1.A. (Ilith Photographs) ... ... ...... ... ... .. 57 7. BOMB DAMAGE AND REPAIRS ON THE IRAN SUI BRIDGE, CANTON- IOWI.OON RAILWAY. By Colonel G. C. Govlland. (Tlith Photographs and Sketch) ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... 62 S. TIIE BUILDING OF "PRELUDE." By Lieutenant J. M. .. Gavin, R.E. (Wlith Photographs) ... ... .. .. ... ... ... 64 9. THE RHINE-MAIN-I)ANUBE CANAL. By Major Prokoph. (llith Sketches) 71 ro. THE MIERSEY AND IRW\FELL BASIN. By Stanley Pearson, MI.INST.C.E., M.INST.W.E., F.R.G.S., late Major R.E., S.R. (With Photographs and Sketches) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 77 Ii. TItE APPLICATION OF SOIL IECIIANICS TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND THE USE OF BITUMEN EMULSION FOR STABILIZATION OP SOILS. By Brigadier C. H. Haswell, .I.. ... ... ... ... ... Sq 12. SOME3 COMMENTS ON BRIGADIER HIASWELL'S EICCTUREION SOIL STABILIZA- TION. By Brigadier-General E. G. Wace, C.r., D.S.o. ... ... <) 13. APPROXIMATE METHODS OF SQUARING TIHE CIRCLE. By Major J. (;. Heard, i.c., R.E. (Wlith Sketches) ... ... ... ... ... o04 14. AN IMPROVISED CONCRETE TESTING IACIIINE. By S. R. \rrnoll, A.M.I..MECI.E., A.M.I.E.E. (1l'it Sketch) ... .. ... 1.0o 15. TALES OF A MIALAYAN LABOUR FORCE. By " Mata Kacha ... ... 16. CORRESPONDENCE ... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ... [ri Training of R.E. Officers. A.G.B.B.
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