Stone (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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What are the two primary roles of stone in Irish construction?
What are the two primary roles of stone in Irish construction?
Structural walls and decorative finishes
What is the hardest stone type used in construction?
What is the hardest stone type used in construction?
Granite
Famous Dublin building constructed from granite
Famous Dublin building constructed from granite
GPO (General Post Office)
Location of Ireland's most famous limestone deposits
Location of Ireland's most famous limestone deposits
The Burren, County Clare
Which stone type has thermal resistance suitable for fireplaces?
Which stone type has thermal resistance suitable for fireplaces?
Sandstone
Why is marble used indoors more than outdoors?
Why is marble used indoors more than outdoors?
Poor weather resistance
What is the slate placement pattern on roofs?
What is the slate placement pattern on roofs?
Thicker pieces at eaves, thinner pieces higher up
What is coursing?
What is coursing?
Arrangement of stone in horizontal layers
What is the location of Ireland's last operational slate quarry?
What is the location of Ireland's last operational slate quarry?
Valentia, County Kerry
How is stone reused after demolition?
How is stone reused after demolition?
Crushed and graded