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Guide to Historical Steel Reinforcement in Australia Volume 2: 1963 to 2019 from the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia is the hardcover reference that construction historians and engineering collectors have been hunting for. This 306-page illustrated volume picks up where Volume 1 left off, tracing more than half a century of reinforced-concrete innovation across the continent.
Published in 2019, the book pairs rare archive photographs with crisp technical drawings to show how Australian standards, materials and iconic projects evolved from the post-war boom to today’s high-rise era. Its sturdy hardback binding keeps every chart and timeline in like-new shape, ready for shelf display or site-office consultation.
Because it comes from a smoke-free home and shows no shelf wear, this copy feels fresh from the press yet already carries the patina of a sought-after SRIA collectible. Young adults studying civil engineering, heritage architects and seasoned steel-fixers all find clear, jargon-light explanations inside.
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