Architectural Stone: Fabrication, Installation, and Selection [Hardcover]

Mark A. Chacon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047124659X | ISBN-13: 978-0471246596 | Publication Date: September 27, 1999 | Edition: 1

Comprehensive, convenient, authoritative-a one-stop resource for architects, structural engineers, building managers, and interior designers Architectural Stone provides complete, detailed, reliable information on the use of stone as a modern building material. Topics covered include: Fabrication Quarrying and fabrication of limestone, sandstone, marble, and granite from blocks; quarrying and fabrication of foliated stone deposits, such as slate and quartzite; special stone fabrications; production of finishes and textures Installation Sand bed installations; mortar bed installations for floor applications; thinset installations; adhered veneer; anchored veneer; stone integrated curtain wall systems and precast concrete panel systems; mortars, setting materials, and grout systems; installation master specifications Selection Selection criteria and practical considerations; professional testing standards and classification systems; special considerations for interior and exterior use of stone; informal testing and practical analysis; availability of stone; suitability of the stone for the intended application Architectural Stone is the one-stop reference for state-of-the-art information on these ancient yet quintessentially modern building materials.

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The past quarter century has seen a near revolution in the availability, versatility, and cost of architectural stone. Enormous technological advances in fabrication, transportation, and installation have combined with the emergence of new sources of stone in China, India, Southeast Asia, and the former Soviet Union to produce an astounding variety of choices for architects interested in incorporating stone into their designs. But, beyond the visual aesthetic of a sample, how can an architect determine whether a particular stone possesses characteristics suitable for a specific project? This is a crucial question, since an improper selection can cost thousands, or even millions, of dollars to correct. In Architectural Stone, Mark Chacon takes the guesswork out of stone selection, design, and installation. He provides detailed information on geological formation, physical characteristics, and fabrication techniques for igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic stone, and explains how these factors affect design and installation. Taking a how-to approach, he offers detailed instructions for all major installation techniques and examines the materials, systems, and specifications required for each technique, as well as methods of finishing, sealing, and maintaining installed stone. Finally, he presents detailed guidelines for the selection of stone, including selection criteria and practical concerns, special considerations for interior and exterior installations, informal testing and practical analysis, and the availability and suitability of particular types of stone. The only one-stop source for complete information on building stone, Architectural Stone also provides:
* More than 100 field photographs detailing the quarrying, fabrication, and installation of a wide variety of building stone
* Architectural details that describe the intent and use of stone in building systems
* Computer-generated images of the geological formation of stone
The first and only comprehensive reference for owners, architects, interior designers, and other building professionals working with stone, this book provides authoritative, up-to-date answers to critical questions on every aspect of using stone as a building material.

From the Back Cover

Comprehensive, convenient, authoritative– a one-stop resource for architects, structural engineers, building managers, and interior designers

Architectural Stone provides complete, detailed, reliable information on the use of stone as a modern building material. Topics covered include:

Fabrication
Quarrying and fabrication of limestone, sandstone, marble, and granite from blocks; quarrying and fabrication of foliated stone deposits, such as slate and quartzite; special stone fabrications; production of finishes and textures.

Installation
Sand bed installations; mortar bed installations for floor applications; thinset installations; adhered veneer; anchored veneer; stone integrated curtain wall systems and precast concrete panel systems; mortars, setting materials, and grout systems; installation master specifications.

Selection
Selection criteria and practical considerations; professional testing standards and classification systems; special consideration for interior and exterior use of stone; informal testing and practical analysis; availability of stone; suitability of the stone for the intended application.

The one-stop reference for state-of-the-art information on building stone, Architectural Stone provides:

• More than 100 field photographs detailing the quarrying, fabrication, and installation of a wide variety of building stone
• Architectural details that describe the intent and use of stone in building systems
• Computer-generated images of the geological formation of stone

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 27, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047124659X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471246596
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,750,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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