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041 0 _aeng
050 0 4 _a693.1 $2 18
100 1 _aUrquhart, Dennis
245 0 0 _aNatural stone masonry in modern Scottish construction
_ba guide for designers and constructors
_h[electronic resource]
260 _aCharlestown
_bSSLG
_c2008
300 _a126p.
_bcol. ill.
_c30cm.
505 2 _aExecutive summary -- Introduction: backgrouns; aim and scope; overview of relevant British Standards and legislation -- Types and properties of stone: introduction; performance of stone in use -- Selection of stone: introduction; factors influencing stone selection -- Soiling of facades: general; influence of stone types; soiling patterns; other soiling and staining; guidelines -- Walling types: choice of walling type; traditional walls; stone walling systems for modern construction -- Design and detail: moisture and dampness control; structure; summary of moisture and structural design details -- Mortars: principles of mortars; characteristics of mortars; types of mortars; selection of mortar; precautions at joints -- Case studies: case study 1, Kepplestone Development, Aberdeen; case study 2, Scene Field Centre, Rowardennan; case study 3, St Vincent Place, Edinburgh -- Bibliography -- Annexes
520 _aOffers guidance on the use of stone in new building projects to those unfamiliar with its use. Includes a section on selecting the right type of stone for the project, and provides diagrams of walling systems, including ashlar and rubble. Also includes case studies.
521 _aAdvanced
590 _aKA
651 4 _aScotland
_y1999-
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS-STONE
700 1 _aArtis-Young, Roz
710 1 _aScottish Stone Liaison Group
_95021
710 1 _aScotland
_bScottish Government
_95344
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/217736/0093791.pdf
_zView the report free of charge at www.scotland.gov.uk
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