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Report on the Compressive Strength, Specific Gravity, and Ratio of Absorption of the Building Stones in the United States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Q. A. Gillmore

 
9780656028436: Report on the Compressive Strength, Specific Gravity, and Ratio of Absorption of the Building Stones in the United States (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0656028432 ISBN 13: 9780656028436
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the science behind durable stonework and how engineers judge rock strength.

This classic report explores how building stones perform under pressure, offering practical methods and measured results that guide real-world masonry.

Written to help engineers, builders, and stone buyers understand the actual strength stones provide when used in walls and structures. It explains the testing process, how specific gravity is determined, and how the ratio of absorption is measured, all with an eye toward safe, economical construction.

  • How crushing strength is tested and interpreted for different stone types
  • How specific gravity and water absorption are measured and analyzed
  • How grain, bed orientation, and bonding influence breakage and durability
  • Practical guidance for selecting stones that perform well in masonry

Ideal for readers who design, specify, or assess building materials, including engineers, architects, and contractors.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0656028432
ISBN 13 
9780656028436
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
60