02-04-2010, 10:23 AM
Tilt-up construction (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-up_construction">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-up_construction</a><!-- m -->) is one method of building the type of structure seen on your layout. It started early in the 20th century as concrete evolved as a construction material. According to the wikipedia entry, some believe that the Ancient Romans could have done it, given their knowledge of engineering and concrete (knowledge that was subsequently lost for 1500+ years...!).
If you decide to finish the building with stucco, it could be either a concrete tilt-up, or a "cinder-block" construction. No one would ever know, and both are suitable for operation with steam.
Andrew
If you decide to finish the building with stucco, it could be either a concrete tilt-up, or a "cinder-block" construction. No one would ever know, and both are suitable for operation with steam.
Andrew