10 Questions
What is the term used to describe blocks of stones as they come from the quarry?
Rubble
What type of stones are cut to shape and used as random rubble?
Hard stones
What type of masonry is built of stones either irregular in shapes as quarried or squared and only hammer dressed?
Rubble masonry
What is the purpose of removing inconvenient corners from rubble stones?
To make them easier to use in walling
What is the term used to describe stones that are used to cover or protect a surface?
Cladding
The type of rubble walling used depends upon the nature of the ______ used.
stone
Sedimentary ______ on the other hand are use as squared rubble.
stones
Rubble masonry is built of stones either irregular in ______ as quarried or squared.
shapes
The rough rubble ______ are used in walling with little cutting other than the removal of inconvenient corners.
stones
Hard ______ are cut to shape and used as random rubble.
stones
Test your knowledge of stones in construction, including types of rocks, finishes, and masonry. Learn about the characteristics and uses of different stones in building construction.
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