Compare stone masonry construction with brick masonry construction.
STONE MASONRY
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BRICK MASONRY
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1. Stone masonry is stronger and more durable than brick masonry
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1. Brick masonry is less stronger and less durable than stone masonry.
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2. Dead load & thickness of wall is more in stone masonry construction .
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2. Dead load & thickness of wall is less as compared to stone masonry construction .
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3. It is costly than brick masonry .
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3. It is cheaper than stone masonry and can be easily constructed
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4. Being non-uniform and irregular in shape, proper bond cannot be easily obtained in stone masonry.
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4. Being uniform and regular in shape, proper bond can be easily obtained in case of brick masonry.
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5. It is possible to develop better architectural effects by stonework.
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5. It is not possible to develop better architectural effects by brickwork.
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6. The stone masonry construction proceeds vary slowly.
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6. The brick masonry construction proceeds very quickly.
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7. It is not essential to plaster the stone masonry walls, when exposed to the open atmosphere.
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7. Brick walls have to be plastered or painted, when exposed to the open atmosphere.
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8. Stones are less adsorbent and hence stone masonry walls or buildings are more damp proof.
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8. Bricks are of an absorbent in nature and make the buildings damp.
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9. The stone possesses high crushing strength and hence the stone masonry is adopted in the construction of piers, docks, dams and other marine structure.
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9. The brickwork on other hand is considered unsuitable in the construction of piers, docks, dams and other marine structure.
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