Two micro concrete models of the precast units of the Mancunian Way elevated section

Two micro concrete models of the precast units of the Mancunian Way elevated section, as used in Cement and Concrete Association model tests. Route completed 1967

Details

Category:
Building Construction
Object Number:
1990-352
type:
model
credit:
British Cement Association

Parts

Concrete platform with wires part of micro concrete models

Concrete platform with wires part of micro concrete models

Concrete platform with two angled downward supports near the centre, these are attached together at the base via a linking piece of concrete. Many wires protruding from this of a lot of different colours and a number of metal bars protruding from the ends, presumably for reinforcement. Part of micro concrete models of the precast units of the Mancunian Way elevated section, as used in Cement and C...

Materials:
concrete and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1990-352/1
type:
model
Concrete platform part of micro concrete models

Concrete platform part of micro concrete models

Concrete platform with two angled downward supports near the centre, these are attached together at the base via a linking piece of concrete. Part of micro concrete models of the precast units of the Mancunian Way elevated section, as used in Cement and Concrete Association model tests. Route completed 1967

Materials:
concrete
Object Number:
1990-352/2
type:
model
rectangular concrete bar with attached wires, part of micro concrete models

rectangular concrete bar with attached wires, part of micro concrete models

Rectangular concrete bar, with blue wires coming out the top. Plus some metal elements protruding out the bottom section, presumably for reinforcement. Part of micro concrete models of the precast units of the Mancunian Way elevated section, as used in Cement and Concrete Association model tests. Route completed 1967

Materials:
concrete and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1990-352/3
type:
model
rectangular concrete bar, part of micro concrete models

rectangular concrete bar, part of micro concrete models

Rectangular concrete bar, with some corners broken off and a hole drilled in the top. Part of micro concrete models of the precast units of the Mancunian Way elevated section, as used in Cement and Concrete Association model tests. Route completed 1967

Materials:
concrete
Object Number:
1990-352/4
type:
model