Building Stones
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A natural, hard substance formed from minerals and earth material which are present in rocks
- A.
Stone
- B.
Rock
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A. Stone -
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Portion of the earth’s crust having no definite shape and structure
- A.
Stone
- B.
Rock
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B. Rock -
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Most types of stone have more than adequate compressive strength. The shear strength of stone, however, is usually about 1/10 of its compressive strength
- A.
Strength
- B.
Hardness
- C.
Durability
- D.
Workability
- E.
Density
- F.
Appearance
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A. Strength -
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Important when stone is used for flooring, paving, and stair treads.
- A.
Strength
- B.
Hardness
- C.
Durability
- D.
Workability
- E.
Density
- F.
Appearance
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B. Hardness -
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Resistance to the weathering effects of rain, wind, heat, and frost action is necessary for exterior stonework
- A.
Strength
- B.
Hardness
- C.
Durability
- D.
Workability
- E.
Density
- F.
Appearance
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C. Durability -
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A stone’s hardness and grain texture must allow it to be quarried, cut and shaped
- A.
Strength
- B.
Hardness
- C.
Durability
- D.
Workability
- E.
Density
- F.
Appearance
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D. Workability -
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A stone’s porosity affects its ability to withstand frost action and staining
- A.
Strength
- B.
Hardness
- C.
Durability
- D.
Workability
- E.
Density
- F.
Appearance
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E. Density -
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Appearance factors include color, grain, and texture
- A.
Strength
- B.
Hardness
- C.
Durability
- D.
Workability
- E.
Density
- F.
Appearance
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F. Appearance -
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Formed by the crystallization of molten magma, as granite, obsidian and malachite
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Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
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A. Igneous -
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Also known as primary, unstratified or eruptive rocks
- A.
Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
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A. Igneous -
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Undergone a change in structure, texture, or composition due to the natural agencies, as heat and pressure, especially when the rock becomes harder and more crystalline, as marble and slate
- A.
Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
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B. Metamorphic -
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Formed by the deposition of sediment by glacial action, as limestone, sandstone and shale
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Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
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C. Sedimentary -
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Also known as aqueous or stratified rocks
- A.
Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
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C. Sedimentary -
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Classification of Stones
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Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
- D.
Hardness
- E.
Strength
- F.
Durability
- G.
Workability
- H.
Appearance
- I.
Density
- J.
Rubble
- K.
Dimension Stone
- L.
Flagstone
- M.
Crushed stone
Correct Answer(s)
A. Igneous
B. Metamorphic
C. Sedimentary -
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Physical Properties of stones
- A.
Igneous
- B.
Metamorphic
- C.
Sedimentary
- D.
Hardness
- E.
Strength
- F.
Durability
- G.
Workability
- H.
Appearance
- I.
Density
- J.
Rubble
- K.
Dimension Stone
- L.
Flagstone
- M.
Crushed stone
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D. Hardness
E. Strength
F. Durability
G. Workability
H. Appearance
I. Density -
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Consists of rough fragments of broken stone that have at least one good face for exposure in a wall.
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Rubble
- B.
Crushed Stone
- C.
Dimension stone
- D.
Flagstone
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A. Rubble -
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Quarried and squared stone 2’ or more in length and width and of specified thickness, used commonly for wall panels, cornices, copings, lintels and flooring.
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Rubble
- B.
Crushed Stone
- C.
Dimension stone
- D.
Flagstone
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C. Dimension stone -
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Refers to flat stone slabs used for flooring and horizontal surfacing.
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Rubble
- B.
Crushed Stone
- C.
Dimension stone
- D.
Flagstone
Correct Answer
D. Flagstone -
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Types of Building stones
- A.
Crushed Stone
- B.
Dimension Stone
- C.
Flagstone
- D.
Rubble
- E.
Argilite
- F.
Granite
- G.
Limestone
- H.
Travertine
- I.
Marble
- J.
Serpentine
- K.
Sandstone
- L.
Slate Rock
- M.
Paneling
- N.
Ashlars
- O.
Rubble Work
- P.
Trim
- Q.
Rusticated
- R.
Sand Finish
Correct Answer(s)
E. Argilite
F. Granite
G. Limestone
H. Travertine
I. Marble
J. Serpentine
K. Sandstone
L. Slate Rock -
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Stone Constructions
- A.
Crushed Stone
- B.
Dimension Stone
- C.
Flagstone
- D.
Rubble
- E.
Argilite
- F.
Granite
- G.
Limestone
- H.
Travertine
- I.
Marble
- J.
Serpentine
- K.
Sandstone
- L.
Slate Rock
- M.
Paneling
- N.
Ashlars
- O.
Rubble Work
- P.
Trim
- Q.
Rusticated
- R.
Sand Finish
Correct Answer(s)
M. Paneling
N. Ashlars
O. Rubble Work
P. Trim -
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A term describing stone masonry with a recessed cut margin, so a channel is formed when the blocks are aligned
- A.
Sand Finish
- B.
Rusticated
- C.
Rock Face
- D.
Split Face
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B. Rusticated -
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formed from clay, dark blue with faintshades of green.Used for: floor tile stair threads coping stones interior wall base interior window stools of exterior window sills.
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
Correct Answer
A. Argilite -
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Igneous origin,hard, strong, durable andcapable of taking highpressure polish. Red, pink,yellow, green, blue, whiteand brown.Used for: flooring wall paneling column mullion facing stair threads flagstone
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Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
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B. Granite -
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Sedimentary rock like dolomite, nocleavage lines, low inabsorption, smooth, uniformin structure & composition.High compressive & tensilestrengthUsed for: wall & floor surfaces
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
Correct Answer
C. Limestone -
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Sedimentary rock,pleasing texture with small natural pockets on a cutsurface.Used for: interior decorative stone
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
Correct Answer
D. Travertine -
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Metamorphic rock, are crystallized limestone forming into carrara, parian,onyx and vermont. Used for: flooring wall & column facing
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
Correct Answer
E. Marble -
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Igneous with mineral serpentine.Typically olive green to greenish black but impurities may color the rock.Used only for interiors due to weathering
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
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F. Serpentine -
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Class of rock of cemented silica grains with texture ranging from very fine to very coarse. Colors vary from buff, red andlight brown. Porous where as 30% of volume composed ofpores
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
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G. Sandstone -
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Work requires the use of cut stone that includes broken ashlars, regularly / irregularly coursed
- A.
Paneling
- B.
Ashlar
- C.
Rubblework
- D.
Trim
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B. Ashlar -
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Stones cut for specific purposes like: jambs sills copings cornices lintels steps arch stone (voussoirs)
- A.
Paneling
- B.
Ashlar
- C.
Rubblework
- D.
Trim
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D. Trim -
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Kinds of Paneling
- A.
Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed
- D.
Random
- E.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer(s)
A. Running Bond
B. Stack Bond -
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Kinds of Ashlars
- A.
Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed
- D.
Random
- E.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer(s)
C. Coursed
D. Random -
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A masonry bond formed when all units are laid in stretcher position, with a half-unit overlap
- A.
Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed Ashlar
- D.
Coursed Rubblework
- E.
Random Ashlar
- F.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer
A. Running Bond -
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A masonry bond formed when there is no overlapping of all units and all horizontal & vertical joints are aligned
- A.
Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed Ashlar
- D.
Coursed Rubblework
- E.
Random Ashlar
- F.
Fieldstone
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B. Stack Bond -
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Ashlar masonry laid without regular courses but with an overall effect of horizontal orientation
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Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed Ashlar
- D.
Coursed Rubblework
- E.
Random Ashlar
- F.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer
E. Random Ashlar -
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Fieldstone or roughly dressed stone, with or without mortar, assembled to give a effect of courses
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Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed Ashlar
- D.
Coursed Rubblework
- E.
Random Ashlar
- F.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer
D. Coursed Rubblework -
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Stone found on the ground (i.e., not quarried) that is a suitable size and shape for use as drywall or rubble masonry
- A.
Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed Ashlar
- D.
Coursed Rubblework
- E.
Random Ashlar
- F.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer
F. Fieldstone -
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Favorite prof?
- A.
- B.
Cabrera
- C.
Breva
- D.
Baraceros
- E.
Berina
Correct Answer
A. -
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Kinds of Rubblework
- A.
Running Bond
- B.
Stack Bond
- C.
Coursed
- D.
Random
- E.
Fieldstone
Correct Answer(s)
C. Coursed
E. Fieldstone -
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Metamorphosis of clays and shales deposited in layers. May be separated into thin, tough sheets called slates . Colors areblack, green red, grey, or purple.Used for: flooring window sills stools stair treads & facing
- A.
Argilite
- B.
Granite
- C.
Limestone
- D.
Travertine
- E.
Marble
- F.
Serpentine
- G.
Sandstone
- H.
Slate Rock
Correct Answer
H. Slate Rock -
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