MILL CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

After a brief survey of building constructions in old-time spinning mills and weaving sheds, the author describes the ideal all-purpose single-storey building, and lists the materials at the builder's disposal. Concrete roofs and steel framed roofs are considered in detail. Next, after touching briefly on problems of heating and noise, the various types of floors available are described, and a plea is made for fair treatment of floors. Division of the building to lessen risk of fire is thought desirable and fluorescent lighting is preferred. The single-storey building so far described is compared with typical modern American factories. Two-storey and multi-storey buildings are discussed briefly and there follows a section dealing with the particular problems of buildings for wet processes. The paper ends with a view of the economics or building in relation to the undertaking as a whole.