1918 - The Materials Available in Travancore for the Manufacture of Lime-Sand Bricks, Slabs and Tiles - I.C. Chacko
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1918 - The Materials Available in Travancore for the Manufacture of Lime-Sand Bricks, Slabs and Tiles - I.C. Chacko
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I.C. Chacko
1918
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This historical report, titled "The Materials Available in Travancore for the Manufacture of Lime-Sand Bricks, Slabs and Tiles," was authored by I.C. Chacko, the then State Geologist of the Geological Department, Travancore. Published in 1918 by the Government of Travancore, the publication presents a comprehensive geological and technological evaluation of locally available raw materials—primarily sand and lime—for the industrial manufacturing of sand-lime (calcium silicate) bricks, building slabs, and roofing tiles in the Princely State of Travancore. The study explores the quality, composition, and distribution of mineral deposits across the region, assessing their economic viability and suitability for early 20th-century civil engineering and construction practices. Serving as an essential archival resource in economic geology, industrial history, and materials science, this work highlights the early efforts of the Travancore administration to promote state-led infrastructure development using indigenous mineral resources.