%0 Generic %A Crawford, Robert %A Stephan, André %A Prideaux, Fabian %D 2019 %T EPiC database - Dimension stone %U https://melbourne.figshare.com/articles/dataset/EPiC_database_-_Dimension_stone/9979661 %R 10.26188/5da553562c7fa %2 https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/18746141 %K Embodied energy %K Embodied carbon %K Embodied greenhouse gas emissions %K Embodied water %K Input-output analysis %K Construction %K Building %K Materials %K Environmental performance %K Life cycle assessment %K LCA %K Database %K Process analysis %K Australia %K Hybrid analysis %K Life cycle inventory %K LCI %K Concrete block %K Cement mortar %K Portland cement %K Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) %K Concrete 20 MPa %K Concrete 25 MPa %K Concrete 32 MPa %K Concrete 40 MPa %K Concrete 50 MPa %K Fibre cement sheet %K Fibre cement weatherboard %K Gypsum plaster %K Plasterboard - 10 mm %K Concrete roof tile %K Flat glass %K Double glazing - flat glass %K Laminated glass %K Toughened glass %K Double glazing - toughened glass %K Cellulose insulation %K Aluminium foil insulation %K Glasswool insulation %K Rockwool insulation %K Polystyrene (EPS/XPS) insulation %K Polyurethane (PU) rigid foam insulation %K Aluminium bar %K Aluminium composite panel %K Aluminium extruded %K Aluminium sheet %K Copper sheet %K Copper pipe %K Copper wire %K Cold rolled stainless steel %K Stainless steel extruded %K Stainless steel sheet %K Stainless steel wire %K Cold rolled steel %K Hot rolled galvanised structural steel %K Hot rolled structural steel %K Steel bar %K Steel hollow section extruded %K Steel pipe %K Steel sheet corrugated %K Asphalt %K Nylon carpet %K Wool carpet %K Silicone %K Water %K Wood glue (PVA) %K Solar hot water system %K Solvent-based paint %K Water-based paint %K Wallpaper %K Natural rubber %K Synthetic rubber %K High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film %K High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe %K Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film %K Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pipe %K Nylon 66 %K Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) %K Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) %K Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) %K Linoleum %K Polycarbonate %K Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) %K Polypropylene (PP) sheet %K Polyurethane (PU) flexible foam %K Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film %K Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) %K Clay brick %K Gravel %K Recycled aggregate %K Sand %K Sanitary ceramic %K Dimension stone %K Building Science and Techniques %X This material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.

Dimension stone is the common term used for finished blocks or slabs of stone used in construction. There are a variety of rock types used to create dimension stone, including: marble, granite, slate, travertine and others. These have different properties, and can vary in strength, hardness, durability, texture, colour, size and cost.

Dimension stone is mined from quarries, using precision saws, burners and blasting. Slabs are then graded, cut to size, and finished using a variety of techniques, including: sandblasting, polishing, honing, and saw cutting; each technique providing a different finish and texture. Resin can be used to fill imperfections in the stone.

Dimension stones are commonly used for bathroom vanities, countertops, flooring and cladding. Granite is used for external and flooring applications due to its hardness, and ability to withstand weathering. Marble and travertine is commonly used for benchtops and interior applications. %I The University of Melbourne