Artificial stones, Selection of stones, Aggregate grading and its types
JPSelection of stones In contemplating the use of stone for various engineering works, the selection of the nature and quality of stone is governed by the purpose in view, cost…
Characteristics of Granite, Balast, Sand Stone, Lime Stone, Marble and Slate
Characteristics of stones In order to ensure suitable selection of stone of particular work, one must be conversant with its composition, characteristics, uses and place of availability. Granite Igneous rock…
Classification of rocks, Uses and Good qualities of building stones
Classification of Rocks: Building stones are obtained from rocks occurring in nature and classified in three ways. Geological classification Physical classification Chemical classification Geological Classification: According to this classification, the…