Artificial stone, which is also called casted stone, is constructed from cement, sand , and natural aggregate such as crushed stone. it is possible to provide certain surface textures to artificial stones. Artificial stone or cast stone will be used for construction when cost effective and durable natural stone cannot be achieved.
Different types of artificial stone
Ransom stone
It is also called chemical stone which its compression strength is at least 32 MPa. Ransom stone is manufactured by blending silica soda with cement to provide fancy and ornamental flooring.
Concrete block
Concrete blocks are used for the construction of steps, window, sills, and piers. It is cased in the construction site.
Artificial marble
It is constructed from Portland gypsum cement and sand using either precast or cast in situ technique.
Bituminous stone
It is produced by impregnation of granite and diorite with refined tar. Functions of bituminous stone includes the provide wear, noise, and dust resistance stone surface.
Victoria stone
It is a granite piece which its surface is hardened by submerged the stone in silica soda for two months.
Garlic stone
Garlic stone, which is employed as a surface drains and flag stones, is produced by mixing and casting Portland cement and iron slag.
Imperial stoner
The procedure used to produce imperial artificial stone includes careful washing of finely crushed granite, mixing granite with Portland cement, cast the mixture into a favored form, and finally steam cure the casted imperial stone for twenty-four hours.
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