Building Stones And Clays - Edwin Clarence Eckel - Bog

Building Stones and Clays: Their Origin, Characters and Examination is a comprehensive guide to the geological and mineralogical properties of building stones and clays. Written by Edwin Clarence Eckel and first published in 1912, the book provides a detailed analysis of the various types of building stones and clays, including their physical and chemical properties, geological origins, and methods of testing and examination. The book covers a range of topics, including the classification of building stones, the properties of different types of rocks, the formation of clays, and the uses of building stones and clays in construction. It also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification and characterization of building stones and clays. Building Stones and Clays: Their Origin, Characters and Examination is an essential resource for geologists, engineers, architects, and anyone involved in the construction industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.