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HORIZONTAL BEDDING [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ashlar and Building Stone (Quarrying)
  • Natural Construction Materials
CONT

Instead of placing the stones on their natural bedding plane as they lay in the quarry - the correct method - the blocks of stone were "face-bedded." This caused the stones to scale in layers because they were placed on end with their bedding planes parallel to the face of the wall.

OBS

As opposed to "face bedding."

OBS

horizontal bedding: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pierres de taille et moellons (Carrières)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
OBS

stratification horizontale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Litage naturel de la pierre.

Spanish

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