Compare stone masonry construction with brick masonry construction.

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Stone masonry	Brick masonry
1. Stone masonry is stronger and more durable than brick masonry	1. Brick masonry is less stronger and less durable than stone masonry.
2. Dead load & thickness of wall is more in stone masonry construction .	2. Dead load & thickness of wall is less as compared to stone masonry construction
3. It is costly than brick masonry .	3. It is cheaper than stone masonry and can be easily constructed
4. Being non-uniform and irregular in shape, proper bond cannot be easily obtained in stone masonry.	4. Being uniform and regular in shape, proper bond can be easily obtained in case of brick masonry.
5. It is possible to develop better architectural effects by stonework.	5. It is not possible to develop better architectural effects by brickwork.
6. The stone masonry construction proceeds vary slowly.	6. The brick masonry construction proceeds very quickly.
7. It is not essential to plaster the stone masonry walls, when exposed to the open atmosphere.	7. Brick walls have to be plastered or painted, when exposed to the open atmosphere.
8. Stones are less adsorbent and hence stone masonry walls or buildings are more damp proof.	8. Bricks are of an absorbent in nature and make the buildings damp.
9. The stone possesses high crushing strength and hence the stone masonry is adopted in the construction of piers, docks, dams and other marine structure.	9. The brickwork on other hand is considered unsuitable in the construction of piers, docks, dams and other marine structure

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