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researchandmarkets.com - Research and Markets researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77918) has announced the addition of Masonry and Stone Contractors in the US to their offering.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in masonry work, stone setting, and other stone work. The masonry work, stone setting, and other stone work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, and maintenance
and repairs. Activities performed by establishments in this industry range from the construction of foundations made of block, stone, or brick to glass block laying; exterior
marble, granite and slate work; and tuck pointing. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
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It is only rock n stone but the downstream mining and industrial building construction markets are jumpin jack hammering and the industry is getting satisfaction. Expected to start up again soon is the residential construction market and the industry outlook is honky tonk. Reputable operators are cementing their reputation via marketing and sourcing niche markets for accelerated growth. -0- INDUSTRY DEFINITION Industry Definition Activities (Products and Services) Similar Industries Demand and Supply Industries KEY STATISTICS Current Prices Table Constant Prices Table (applicable deflator applied) Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service Segmentation Major Market Segments Industry Concentration Geographic Spread MARKET CHARACTERISTICS Market Size Linkages Downstream Industries Upstream Industries Demand Determinants Domestic and International Markets Basis of Competition Life Cycle INDUSTRY CONDITIONS Barriers to Entry Taxation Industry Assistance Regulation and Deregulation Cost Structure Capital and Labor Intensity Technology and Systems Industry Volatility Globalization KEY FACTORS Key Sensitivities Key Success Factors KEY COMPETITORS Major Players Market Share Player Performance Analysis Other Players INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE Current Performance Analysis with data series Historical Performance Analysis OUTLOOK Industry Forecast Analysis with five year forecast data series
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This standard includes general information on the characteristics
and common uses of marble and identifies typical problems
associated with the material.
INTRODUCTION
Marble is an extremely hard, metamorphic stone composed of calcite
(CaCO3). It is formed as a result of the recrystallization of
limestone under the intense pressure and heat of geologic
processes. The effect of this process is the creation of a stone
with a very tight crystalline structure and small but definite
porosity. Because of its structure, marble can take a very high
polish and is a very popular decorative stone for architectural and
sculptural uses. The limited porosity of marble, especially
polished marble, makes it less vulnerable to the leaching effects
of water. Calcium carbonate, however, of which marble is composed,
is highly susceptible to attack by acidic agents. Marble is
readily dissolved by acids, even very dilute acids, however the
actual results of acidic exposure will vary with the nature of the
acid. Chlorides, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical compounds
react differently with marble and produce various by-products,
which have a wide range of solubility and impact on the durability
of marble. For this reason, it is always important to determine
the exact type of pollutants causing marble deterioration.
Marble itself can be of two types, one composed of calcite and the
other of dolomite. Dolomitic marble is much more resistant to acid
attack than calcite marble. The color of marble ranges from the
brilliant white of calcite to black, including blue-gray, red,
yellow and green, depending upon the mineral composition.
TYPICAL USES
Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for
outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture
it is used in exterior walls and veneers, flooring, decorative
features, stairways and walkways. The way in which the stone is
used may be a factor in limiting or controlling the severity of
exposure. The use or function of the marble may also affect the
feasibility of applying certain treatments, but type of use is not
the primary factor in the major types of deterioration and damage
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