Saturday, February 7, 2009

Welcome

Welcome to my blog.
This blog will be used to gather information related to the use of stone in modern construction. In particular, i would like to research ways in which stone can be used in wall assemblies.
In this process i expect to be examining the many advantages in using stone, as well as a few significant issues that inhibit stone from being a more popular choice in construction today. while i am particularily interested in residential home applications, i will also look into commercial applications.
As a start, some of the items i expect to look at in further detail are:
sustainability, structural characteristics, durability, insulation requirements, rainscreen requirements, availability, and asthetic value.
I will be updating this blog regularily as my research progresses, so check back soon.
Posted by Ivory winston at 6:41 PM

6 comments:

  1. Dale ParkesFebruary 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I recommend that you focus your research on either residential or commercial applications. Also, you should decide if you are looking at stone mass walls that are loadbearing, or masonry veneer, or both. Then you will need to find a way to make this analytical. For example, is it for a specific project in a specific location? You have some good criteria for comparing different methods (sustainability, structural characteristics, durability, insulation requirements, rainscreen requirements, availability, and aesthetic value), you just need to be clear about how you will apply your research. Also be sure to spell check before posting.

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  2. Jill P.February 25, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Hey Ivory, so here is the paper I was telling you about, it says it wants you to purchase it but I am sure you can get it through the library.

    Yield design modelling of dry-stone retaining walls on the Built Environment
    Colas, A.S.; Morel, J.C.; Garnier, D.

    I found a bunch of stuff on the geobase that may be helpful to your research so try searching that database too.

    Hope it helps some.

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  3. Denton ElliotMarch 19, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Ivory,
    I found this book Stone:Building Stone, rockfill and armourstone in construction. It is published by the Geological Society Engineers. It looks pretty indepth on the book review. It is edited by Mick R. Smith. I found it on google books. I hope it helps.

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  4. Ivory winstonMarch 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks Denton,
    I’m not sure I want to go into quite the processing and exploration detail that that book includes, but I’m sure it will be of use to give me a general idea of the processes that stone can undergo,
    Thanks a lot,

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  5. Amanda PycockMarch 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Ivory,
    I found some information on the Institute for Research in Construction site. It looks at the historical development and fundamentals of stone use in new buildings. It also describes some problems when stone is used as a veneer. The web link is:

    http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/bsi/84-2_e.html

    I hope it helps!

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  6. Ivory winstonMarch 23, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks for the link,
    it looks like a good source of information on why stone is better used naturaly rather than veneered.

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