Changing imperatives of architecture affecting dimension stone use in world commerce
Mining Engineering
By: W.H. Mcdonald and D.D. Darr
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Abstract
The use of stone in building construction predates written history. From the time that stone was first used, builders have constructed stone buildings predominately from local or regional materials. However, since World War II, the stone business has become increasingly global. For example, French limestone is now sold to builders in the United States, and American granite is shipped to Japan. The internationalization of architectural and construction firms has encouraged this trend. Differences among nations in trade practices, environmental demands and the level of knowledge of dimension-stone characteristics make international trading in stone a risky and potentially disastrous business for unwary participants.
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Mcdonald, W., and Darr, D., 1996, Changing imperatives of architecture affecting dimension stone use in world commerce: Mining Engineering, v. 48, no. 1, p. 49-52.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Changing imperatives of architecture affecting dimension stone use in world commerce |
| Series title | Mining Engineering |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Mining Engineering |
| First page | 49 |
| Last page | 52 |