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"ref": "1927, Pit & Quarry, volume 15, numbers 1-5, page 69",
"text": "A borable and nailable concrete is obtained by first mixing 1 part of lime and 16-18 parts sand to form a lime mortar, and this is ground before it has completely set and then mixed with one part of cement.",
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