Rubble
Building:
– Rubble-work is a type of masonry.
– Walls made of rubble and concrete in Pakistan are called situ.
– Rubble walling can be executed without courses or in coursed rubble.
– Dry-stone walling is similar to rubble work but without mortar.
– A rubble wall built with mortar can be stronger if stones are placed strategically.
Rubble walls in Malta:
– Rubble walls are common in Malta, Sicily, and Arab countries.
– Stones used in these walls are typically found in the area.
– Inspired by Arab techniques, Maltese farmers used rubble walls to divide properties.
– Rubble walls prevent soil erosion by allowing water to pass through.
– These walls are prevalent on hillsides and valleys to protect against soil loss.
Rubble in Britain:
– Many medieval and post-medieval British buildings are made of rubble.
– Examples include the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity in Chuckfield.
– Another example is the Church of St Mary in Longnewton, built in 1856/57.
See also:
– Core-and-veneer is related to rubble construction.
– Ruins often feature rubble.
– Rubble trench foundation is a type of foundation using rubble.
References:
– The 1911
Encyclopædia Britannica
defines rubble.
– The
Oxford English Dictionary
provides definitions of rubble and brash.
External links:
– Wiktionary offers information on rubble.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubble