Walter R. Friberg papers

Collection

Identifier: MG 551

Staff Only

Content Description

Walter R. Friberg was a student and professor at the University of Idaho. He is well known for his research on woodfibre diatomite concrete. This collection contains his research on the concrete, including data reports, structural blueprints, photographs, research articles, and other papers published by Friberg.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1959

Creator

Friberg, Walter R. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

In the 1930s, Walter R. Friberg attened the University of Idaho to study in the College of Engineering. During his time at the unviersity he was a member of the Associated Engineers, a member of the Idaho Engineer publicaton staff, president of the Glider Club, a member of the Lutheran Students Association of Amerca, and participated in the military program at U of I.

After serving in World War II, Friberg returned to U of I to be a professor in the Agricultural Engineering department. He is best known for his research on woodfibre diamite concrete, and the construction of an experimental building on campus. He discovered that when a small portion of cement was replaced by diatomaceous earth and common clay, a fire-resistant, lightweight concrete was the product. Friberg recieved approval to build an experimental structure, and had lasted more than thirty years, well into the 1970s.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Research materials regarding woodfibre diatomite concrete and structural temperature. Additional materials include blueprints and photographs.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in alphabetical order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials within this collection were donated by Dr. James DeShazer in January of 2000.

Related Materials

Some related materials can be found in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering records (UG 93) and the Agricultural Engineering Department records (UG 48).