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Stone
A piece of rock that is quarried then worked into a specific size or shape to serve a function as a useful building or paving material.
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Field stone
Building materials; Stone
Loose blocks separated from ledges by natural processes and scattered through or upon the regolith (soil) cover; applied also to similar transported materials, such as glacial boulders and cobbles.
Anchor
Building materials; Stone
Metal rod, wire, or strap that secures stone or other masonry to structural framework, backup wall, or other elements, or holds stone units together.
Non-staining mortar
Building materials; Stone
Mortar composed of materials that individually or collectively do not contain material which will stain; usually has a very low alkali content.
Plucked finish
Building materials; Stone
Obtained by rough planing the surface of stone, breaking or plucking out small particles to give rough texture.
Splitstone finsih
Building materials; Stone
Obtained by sawing to accurate heights, then breaking by machine to required bed widths. (Normal bed widths are 3 1/2".)
Relieving arch
Building materials; Stone
One built over a lintel, flat arch, or smaller arch to divert loads, thus relieving the lower member from excessive loading. Also known as a discharging or safety arch.
Jack arch
Building materials; Stone
One having horizontal or nearly horizontal upper and lower surfaces. Also called a flat or straight arch.