Abstract:The utilization of dimension stone in construction has been prevalent since ancient times; however, its application in modern construction has gained significant attention over the last few decades. This research aimed to assess the physical and strength properties of volcanic rocks from the Kohistan Island Arc for their potential use as dimension stone. Five types of andesites (MMA, PMA-1, PMA-2, CMA, and FMA) and two types of agglomerates (AG-1 and AG-2) were identified based on their composition, color, and… Show more
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