Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT I: Stones-Bricks-Concrete Blocks-Lime
Uses of Stones
Construction Materials
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.
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.
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