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RTF 3219A
Construct block and stone features.
History
Stone Structures
• The Pyramids in Egypt• The Great wall of China• Stonehenge• Statues on Christmas Island• Incan Temples• European Castles• Roman aqueducts and roadways• And many other structures around the world
Materials
• Sedimentary• Metamorphic• Igneous
Sedimentary
• Layers of sediment, such as silt and sand, compressed over a period of time.
Examples:• Sandstone• Limestone• Mudstone• Shale
Metamorphic
• Originally sedimentary stone, that at some time was exposed to subterranean heat and pressure causing the mineral composition to melt and reform
Examples:• Marble (limestone)• Slate
Igneous
Rock formed from volcanic activity. Larva, molten rock, and conglomerates, particles of rock and minerals fused together.
• Examples:• Basalt (Bluestone)• Granite
Uses for stone
• Free standing walls• Retainer walls• Steps• Garden edging• Paving• Paving inlay• Seating• Water features
• Feature placement• Sculpture• Barrier• Erosion control• Letter boxes• BBQ• Border• Planter boxes
Construction method
Solid wall
Solid wall
• Built using a fixing agent• Solid construction• Reinforced Concrete foundations
Construction method
Dry stone wall
Dry stone wall
• Built without any fixing agents • Uses gravity and the relationship of the
stones used to hold them in place.• Semi flexible• Foundation is solid ground or
compacted base material.
Construction method
Veneered
Veneered
To add a thin layer to the surface of a structure
Construction style
Strata Wall
Construction style
Random wall
Uses
Features built out of stone