What two things were necessary to be developed in the late 18th/early 19th centuries to enable the evolution of modern concrete structures? 

Portland cement, reinforcing of concrete

What are three reasons why Larson considers reinforced concrete, and not iron, to have been the material more responsible for the development of modern architecture? 

1. It doesnt need to be covered to be fireproofed

2. It had no precedent.

3. Can take any form.

4. You can make cantilevers.

Ernest Ransome's concrete framed factories bore a stunning resemblance to those designed at the same time by what French pioneer in concrete? 

Coingnet

Albert Kahn

What economic advantage did the Hennebique system enjoy in Paris?

Thinner floors so there can be one more floor within Paris’ height limitations.

What was the secret of Roman cement that was rediscovered in the 19th Century?

Hydrolic, dries without contact to air

What tradition, started by Soufflot, and best represented by the work of Perret, was a quest to  synthesize the ideas of what two historic styles? 

Gothic and Classical

What other theoretician, besides Viollet-le-Duc influenced the work of Perret?

Choisy 

What two theoreticians influenced the work of Perret? 

Violet-le-Duc, Choisy

Which architect responsible for the early use of reinforced concrete structures in the design of the first automobile factories in Detroit?

Albert Kahn

What was the first skyscraper constructed with a reinforced concrete frame?

Ingalls Building

Which Swiss engineer famous for his graceful, shallow arched, three-hinged concrete bridges?

Maillart

Portland Cement was first invented in which country?

England 

The demise of terra-cotta fireproofing that led to the universal acceptance of reinforced concrete was a result of what?

San Francisco Earthquake

In which country was the principle of reinforcing concrete first developed?

France

What advantage did reinforced concrete enjoy over iron from the viewpoint of structural rationalists? 

Iron had to be covered because it was not fireproof, concrete did not need to be covered

Which French engineer built an international concrete company after the Franco-Prussian War? 

Hennibique

What was the name of Tony Garnier's socialist utopian city which employed concrete housing and solar- power? 

Cite Industrielle

What is generally regarded as the first American reinforced concrete building? 

Ward’s Concrete Castle

The first important French contractor of reinforced concrete prior to the Franco-Prussian War was:

Coignet