Uses of Stones

USES OF STONES

General uses of building stones are:

❖ Construction of foundations, walls, columns and arches are done using stone masonry.

❖ Stone slabs are used for flooring, damp proof courses, lintels and even as roofing materials.

❖ Polished granite and marbles are commonly used for facing and flooring works.

❖ Road pavements and footpaths are also made using stones.

❖ Constructions of piers and abutments of bridges, dams and retaining walls. are also done suing stones.

❖ Crushed stones are used as base course for roads, inert material in concrete and as railway ballast.