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Iain Stuart <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 7 May 2001 08:27:26 +1000
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According to Francis, there were quite a few Igloo type buildings
constructed in concrete. Innes illustrates a Nissen hut in a semi-sunken
position with bricked ends which was used to store bomb fuses. No doubt a
Quonset or Nessen hut would have made useful formwork for a concrete
structure. The key to figuring them out seems to be the nature of the curve.

Ron also hits on a major problem with research in this period lack of
documentation. It seems many of these buildings were erected in a great
hurry and nobody really cared about documenting much about them as they were
temporary and well there was a war on!

yours

Dr Iain Stuart
Principal, Archaeology and Heritage Management
HLA-Envirosciences Pty. Ltd.
P.O. Box 726
Pymble, NSW 2073
Australia

Ph.  61 2 99884422
Fax  61 2 99884441

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