Product Specifications:
Finish:
Both sides natural/dressed (on one side) split/uneven surface finish
Edges:
All edges to be hand dressed (Rock Face)
Sizes:
Length: 6 inches - 8 inches (tolerance of ±1") breadth : 6 inches, 8inches (tolerance of ±1")
Thickness:
2-2.5 inches. A thickness bracket of 3 inches is very important. Any thickness can be combined with any size.
Tapering: From top(facing) to bottom (backside)
Custom Size: Available as per requirement
Orginal name :Yellow Malad stone
Country of origin :India
Type of Stone :Basalt Stone
Color of Stone :Yellow
Application :Cladding, Counter Tops, Exterior, Flooring,
High Traffic, Interior,
Available Stone
Cobbles(colour) :Yellow, Grey, White
LATERITE :
The laterites occur in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Assam, Goa, Meghalaya and Orissa and is mainly used as building blocks for construction of masonry in building. The term laterite stone has been applied generally to a group of rocks, which occur as surficial blankets. It is the residual weathering produrts of certain rocks containing silicates, such as basalt, granite and slate.
The physical properties of this stone vary cosiderably from place to place. Freshly quarried laterite is soft and porous but when exposed to atmospheric conditions it hardens and makes a very tough material. Therefore, it is always desirable that these stones should be quarried sufficiently ahead of use. But the laterke stone of certain minimum requirements in strength, etc, is only suitable for masonry construction and therefore, a careful selection in the procurement of this stone is necessary before use.
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard lays down the requirements for dimensions, physical properties, and workmanship of rectangular blocks made from laterite stone, used in the construction of walls and partitions.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 The stone blocks shall be without any soft veins, cracks, cavities, flaws and similar imperfections.
2.2 The blocks shall be exposed preferably for a period of three months before being used in the construction of masonry to ensure adequate stabilization However, exposure to rains should be avoided.
3. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES 3.1 The standard size of laterite stone blocks shall be as specified in Table 1.
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SIZE OF LATERITE STONE BLOCKS
(All dimensions in millimeters)
length breadth thickness
390 190 190
490 190 190
590 290 290
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3.2 Sizes other than those mentioned in Table 1, may be supplied if agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.
3.3 A tolerance of f5 mm shall be allowed on dimensions specified in Table 1.