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Reporting Building Tech 1. Building Materials Stone
Reporting Building Tech 1. Building Materials Stone
Reporting Building Tech 1. Building Materials Stone
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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 1
(BUILDING MATERIALS)
CHAPTER 2:
BUILDING MATERIALS (WOOD)
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NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION OF MATERIALS
PROPERTIES
Stone is a natural material of construction and is obtained from quarries.
Since prehistoric days it has been used for constructing different components
of buildings like foundations, walls, lintels, floors, roof etc.
APPLICATION (USES)
As stones ballast (broken stone) for railway track; for road construction ;
for preparing cement concrete required for foundations, flooring,
hollow and solid blocks, artificial stones and reinforced cement
concrete.
As crushed stone (stone dust) is used as a substitute for sand.
As blocks in the construction of buildings; lintels; arches; walls; columns;
abutments and piers of bridges; in weirs and in dams etc., etc.
As blocks and slabs for face work of buildings requiring architectural
treatment.
As thin slabs for roofing and for flooring buildings and pavements.
As lime stone, it is used in the manufacture of lime, cement and in
various other chemical processes.
Thin slabs of impervious stones are used for laying Damp proof Courses
in buildings.
ADVANTAGES/ DISADVANTAGES
Advantages of Building Stones
Here are the following advantages of building stones:
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
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Cost
Natural Stone
Cost: Natural Thin Stone is in most cases more expensive. The price has
dropped in the last few years, but still more than the alternative.
Manufactured Stone
Cost: Usually always the more economical choice
Value Engineering
It’s important to factor in your budget and time constraints when deciding
between natural stone and manufactured stone. Manufactured stone is
usually more cost-effective and easier to install. Those who favour quality and
durability will not be disappointed with natural stone. Before making your final
decision, order samples of each style to get a more detailed look at both
surfaces’ visual and material aesthetic.
Strength
In usual constructions the stones used are generally quite strong to withstand
the forces likely to be encountered yet in case of construction where
unusually bigger forces are likely to come the stone to be used should be
tested for its strength. Stones of igneous class are generally stronger than
those of the sedimentary class. Stones with compact fine crystalline texture
are stronger.
Maintenance
To maintain natural stone in pristine condition, clean it with mild soap,
then rinse it with clean water before drying it immediately.
Manufactured stone needs little maintenance after installation; you only
have to clean it with a soft bristle brush to remove dust and debris.
Applying a protective treatment to safeguard the manufactured stone
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from moisture is also better. Avoid tight sealing products as they do not
allow trapped water to come out. To maintain natural stone in pristine
condition, clean it with mild soap, then rinse it with clean water before
drying it immediately. Manufactured stone needs little maintenance
after installation; you only have to clean it with a soft bristle brush to
remove dust and debris. Applying a protective treatment to safeguard
the manufactured stone from moisture is also better. Avoid tight sealing
products as they do not allow trapped water to come out.
Natural Stone
Lower maintenance costs since it can be pressure washed
Manufactured Stone
Hard to clean because of it’s inability to withstand pressure washing or
manual scrubbing
Durability
Natural Stone
More durable than manufactured stone because its less porous.
Manufactured Stone
Deterioration over time, poor durability to natural elements such as wind,
water and sunlight.
Performance
Natural stone is heavier in weight, making it difficult to transport.
Manufactured stone requires less installation time while also being cost-
effective. Manufactured stone creates less waste than natural stone.
Availability
Both manufactured and natural stone are readily available
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Aesthetic Appeal
Manufactured stone helps you achieve the desired look if you have a
specific colour theme for your house. Natural stone only comes in distinct
colours depending on its base mineral. Yet, you can find any colour in
manufactured stone.
https://civilengineering.blog/2017/11/06/building-stones/
civilengineering.blog.
https://civilengineering.blog/2017/11/07/characteristics-of-good-building-stone/
(2020, September 30). What’s Important When Shopping for Stone Veneer (Part 1
(2017, March 28). Differences Between Natural and Manufactured Stone. K2 Stone.
https://www.k2stone.com/differences-between-natural-manufactured-stone/
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https://www.slideshare.net/RamyaS51/stones-presentation-ramya-2-65306367
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