Details
 

Researcher:	Geoff Kennedy Alan Keiller
Funded:	DETR 50%, industry 50%
Total value:	£57,375
Lead partner:	CWCT
Status:	Completed

Background/Justification

The use of natural stone as mechanically fixed panels in curtain walling systems has lead to a need for greater testing of stone on any one project. In particular strength testing for flexural strength to allow for designs lying outside the prescriptive dimensions given in BS 8298. The variable nature of many stones means that a large number tests are required even at the preliminary selection stage. The number of tests could be reduced and the selection process accelerated if reliable previous test results were available.
 

Objectives

Establish the appropriate format and content for a stone database and to draw together existing test results onto a database. The database should contain the results of durability and strength tests. Project information should be included on the database including images of stone clad buildings, descriptions of the stone and project and the names of suppliers, designers and contractors.
 

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