| Abstract: | The use of stone in building construction predates written history. From the time that stone was first used, builders have constructed stone buildings predominately from local or regional materials. However, since World War II, the stone business has become increasingly global. For example, French limestone is now sold to builders in the United States, and American granite is shipped to Japan. The internationalization of architectural and construction firms has encouraged this trend. Differences among nations in trade practices, environmental demands and the level of knowledge of dimension-stone characteristics make international trading in stone a risky and potentially disastrous business for unwary participants. |
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| Citation Author: | Mcdonald, W. H.; Darr, D. D. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Mining Engineering |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Changing imperatives of architecture affecting dimension stone use in world commerce; 1996; Article; Journal; Mining Engineering; Mcdonald, W. H.; Darr, D. D. |
| Citation Start Page: | 49 |
| Citation Volume: | 48 |
| Citation Year: | 1996 |
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| Text: | Changing imperatives of architecture affecting dimension stone use in world commerce; 1996; Article; Journal; Mining Engineering; Mcdonald, W. H.; Darr, D. D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00 -0600 |
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