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stonework

[′stōn‚wərk]
(civil engineering)
A structure or the part of a structure built of stone.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

stonework

1. Masonry construction in stone.
2. Preparation or setting of stone for building or paving.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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"The pigeon poo is highly corrosive and damages stonework beyond repair.
She said the larch, which would be sourced from Scotland, would "weather" within about 12 months to an attractive silver-grey colour and would be an improvement on the existing exposed patched-up stonework, adding: "The stone columns aren't even straight."
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Its stonework has vegetation growing out of it and there is a real danger of it cracking and falling.
Suskind based on Stonework. It is called "Stonework Inspires Creativity.'' The foundation is inviting educators from around the world to get involved with teaching through natural resources and report back their experiences.
"Country Durham is rich in this kind of stonework and we've got pieces dating back a thousand years.
A large stonework sitting area could soon be installed at Preston Park, in Eaglescliffe.
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At the upcoming AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition, at booth #5277, in San Francisco, New World Stoneworks (http://www.newworldstoneworks.com) will preview its new stonework design software plug-in that enables architects to design and render the exact stone pattern for a project.
has been recongized for it work on the North Fork Bank branch in Long Beach, NY, whose interior glows with bright southwestern colors and decorative stonework.
THE discovery of loose stonework on the facade of the Grade II* listed Chester train station has caused work on a new lighting system to be suspended.
It was rebuilt three years ago as a Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, using much of the original stonework. The building project was financed through a public appeal, with major contributions from institutions in the City, which is London's business district.
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