Cast-iron architecture
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Cast-iron architecture is the use of cast iron in buildings and objects, ranging from bridges and markets to warehouses, balconies and fences. Refinements developed during the Industrial Revolution in
A street in SoHo in New York City famous for its cast-iron facades.
Spa Colonnade in Mariánské Lázně, 1889. Nearly every element is cast iron.
Iron Pillar of Delhi, in India, built in 5th century AD
Iron Pagoda of Yuquan Temple, in Dangyang, China, built in Renzong reign of the Northern Song Dynasty (1061 AD)
Cast iron
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Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content of more than 2% and silicon content around 1–3%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloying eleme
Cast-iron architecture
…Cast-iron architecture is the use of cast iron in buildings and objects, ranging from bridges and markets to warehouses, balconies and fences. Refinements developed during the Industrial Revolution…
In-stream inoculation addition while molten cast iron is poured to a green sand mold in a foundry
Pair of English firedogs, 1576. These, with firebacks, were common early uses of cast iron, as little strength in the metal was needed.
Cross section of chilled cast-iron roll
Diorama model of a Han dynasty blast furnace blower