Included in this section is a list of applicable standards and test methods for slate, descriptions and standards for related construction components, standard finish descriptions, geological and petrographic descriptions of slate, physical and mechanical property requirements, as well as descriptions of common repairs and reinforcements.

This chapter is taken from version 8.0 of the Dimension Stone Design Manual (DSDM). This manual is the stone industry's single-source reference for dimensional stone design and construction facts and details.

NOTE: if you are ordering 4 or more DSDM chapter downloads, it is recommended that you order the full DSDM download or the hardcopy 3-ring binder format which includes a flash drive of each chapter in pdf format. AutoCAD® users should refer to the AutoCAD® flash drive/binder combo.

This item may also be available free of charge in the Natural Stone Resource Library.

From MIA, 20161, 13 pages / pdf download