Self-Assessment Questions
1. What
materials are called natural stone materials? What groups they are
divided on?
2. What are
known classes and groups of rocks depending on the terms of their
formation?
3. Compare
the concepts "structure" and "texture" of rocks.
Give examples of basic types of structures and textures of rocks.
4. Describe
the basic types of igneous rocks.
5. Describe
the basic types of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
6. Give a
description of basic properties of rocks important for obtaining and
service of natural stone materials.
7. Give a
description of rubble stone and specify requirements to it depending
on the terms of application.
8. How
facing elements from a natural stone are obtained? What are the
requirements to them?
9. What
products from natural stone are used at hydraulic and road
construction?
10. What
are the peculiarities of production technology of natural stone
materials depending on the types of products?
11. What are basic ways of
rising natural stone materials longevity?
12. What is
the essence of natural stone weathering and what are the methods for
weathering prevention of?
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