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Igneous Rock

Isolation Joints

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Igneous Rock
A class of rock formed by change of the molten material to the solid state; generally termed granite if coarse-grained. *

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Isolation Joints
1. A joint where two successive placements of concrete meet.
2. A separation provided in a building which allows its component parts to move with respect to each other. The cause of such movement may be thermal, seismic or wind loading. *

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* Dictionary of Architecture & Construction, by Cyril M. Harris

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