Charles A. Schacht

". . .The case studies. . .are helpful, particularly to both the research worker and the practising engineer. . . .The overall presentation of the book is good. . ..It is a very commendable text relating fundamental principles to an understanding of actual behaviour in refractory linings."---Strain". . .a resource for understanding the fundamentals of lining behaviour. . . .very readable and provides much useful information."---Materials + manufacture

• Introduction and general overview; load types; material properties concepts; discussion on ASTM strength tests of refractory materials; choosing the best refractory for thermomechanical application; static compressive stress-strain data; creep data; thermomechanical aspects of joints; refractory lining hinges; the influence of stress state on the strength of refractories; thermal expansion data; fundamentals of refractory brick arch behaviour; fundamentals of brick lined cylindrical shells; fundamentals of brick dome behaviour; some fundamentals of flat brick linings; tensile fracture; results of investigative studies of various refractory structural systems.