Using Natural Stone in Today’s Architecture: Stone Formation to Fabrication

Start Date

08/13/2017

End Date

08/13/2019

Description

This course is an introduction to commercially available natural stones (Granite, Limestone, Sandstone, and Marble) as used in dimension stone production. Geology as it relates to each stone type will be provided to aid in understanding each stone type’s physical properties. Stone harvesting and fabrication will be discussed to educate and provide insight into quarry and production techniques that contribute to successful architectural projects (understanding quarries, color and natural markings as they relate to natural stone, etc). ASTM Testing procedures and relative values will be discussed in relation to the stone categories considered. Also discussed will be piece size and thickness as it relates to the use of each stone type and the effect of quarry type and technique.

Location

Hilton Head, SC

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Design-Build

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Identify the three basic geological stone formations and distinguish their inherent physical characteristics as they relate to architectural stone use.

2. Define ASTM testing procedures and values relative to stone types and understand comparative performance values by stone species.

3. Develop an understanding of natural stone quarrying and fabrication and how they impact finished materials and piece sizes.

Explore various stone applications and how they can be used to develop different building and landscape designs.

Instructors

Bill Eubank

Course Codes

MIABSICS1

Provider

Coldspring

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