Civil Engineering Today

  Building stones Stone is defined as the natural, hard substance formed from minerals and earth mineral are formed from rocks. Stones are formed through geological processes and are typically composed of minerals or mineral-like substances. Technically, the stones are called as rocks. The rocks occur in great variety. All building stones are rocks in nature, all rocks may not be useful as building stones. Stone is a natural building material that has been used for construction purposes for thousands of years. It is a hard, durable, and strong material that is formed from minerals and rocks found in the earth's crust. Stones are typically quarried from the earth and then cut into various shapes and sizes to be used in construction. Stones are used in a variety of building applications, including walls, floors, roofs, and decorative features. They are often used in historic and traditional buildings, as well as in modern construction projects. Some common types of stones used in bui...