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RMZ – MATERIALI IN GEOOKOLJE

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430 Kos, A., Dervarič, E.novega verižnega zasekovalnega stroja pri pridobivanju naravnegakamna – apnenca v kamnolomih družbe Marmor, Sežana, d. d.Key words: underground excavation of natural stone, geological studies,mineral raw materials, chain saw machinesKljučne besede: podzemno pridobivanje naravnega kamna, geološkeraziskave, mineralne surovine, verižne žageIntroductionNatural stone used for constructionpurposes are the rocks whose colour,compactness or other properties areappealing to a human eye. They wereused by old civilisations to glorify theirmonarchs or even to make them equalto gods. It is precisely the use of stonethat made it possible for many greatachievements of the past to remain preserveduntil today.A special and distinctive feature of naturalstone is its hardness, stability andits possibility of shaping. Natural stoneis unique and exceptional in itself, asits colours and structure are very differentand dependent of the nature.Beside physical and mechanical propertiesof stone, the excavation methodis also influenced by mining and geologicalconditions as well as technicalconditions of excavation. Judging fromexperience, the most problems in naturalstone excavation are caused by tectonicinfluences, mainly cracking andfragmentation which, together withstratification and karstification, usuallysignificantly reduce the yield or evenprevent further excavation of blocks ofnatural stone.Additionally, the excavation processesand the final yield in a quarry are mostlyinfluenced by the excavation method,the use of suitable equipment andutilisation of natural features of stone.Development of quarry equipmentNatural stone is undoubtedly the materialthat has been used by man throughoutthe entire history. The prehistoricman exploited the stone by collectingit from the ground or breaking and diggingto the depth or size easily liftedand transported. The stone was processedby means of stone and woodentools. After discovery of metals, metaltools were used for stone processing.The man used stone for tools andweapons in the struggle against natureand for construction purposes. Beautifulstone blocks were used for makingmonuments, doorposts, portals, etc.The material was transported by oxen,horses, etc. [5]<strong>RMZ</strong>-M&G 2012, 59

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