BUILDING STONES
,What is STONE?
• Stone is basically a rock.
• Rock is the name given to the mass of minerals that
constitute the crust of the earth.
• Small pieces of this rock, as such used in building
construction or for other purposes are generally
referred to as stones.
, BUILDING STONES
• The stones which are suitable for construction of
structures such as retaining walls, abutments, dams,
barrages, roads etc. are known as building stones.
• Stones have been considered as one of the popular
building materials due to their availability in abundance
from the natural rocks.
,What is STONE?
• Stone is basically a rock.
• Rock is the name given to the mass of minerals that
constitute the crust of the earth.
• Small pieces of this rock, as such used in building
construction or for other purposes are generally
referred to as stones.
, BUILDING STONES
• The stones which are suitable for construction of
structures such as retaining walls, abutments, dams,
barrages, roads etc. are known as building stones.
• Stones have been considered as one of the popular
building materials due to their availability in abundance
from the natural rocks.
