Cimentando el centenario: el hormigón en tres edificios de Santiago de Chile a comienzos del siglo XX

: Th is paper focuses on the introduction of reinforced concrete, in three signifi cant public buildings in Santiago de Chile, as a contribution to the history of the introduction of this material in Chile. Th e text analyzes the role played by reinforced concrete as an artifi cial material, as well as its links to the scientifi c and technical devel-opment of the building industry. Th e analysis considers material and productive condi-tions, technical and institutional actors and economic and social conditions. Special emphasis is given to signifi cant public buildings as related to the centennial celebra-*