Stereotomy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005651",
  "term": "Stereotomy",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The art and science of cutting stones into specific shapes to form complex structures, such as arches, vaults, and domes, where each stone fits precisely against its neighbors. This technique involves geometric projection to determine the exact dimensions and angles for each block. It was widely used in historical masonry construction before the advent of modern structural engineering.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stereotomie",
    "es": "estereotomía",
    "fr": "stéréotomie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stereotomy/"
}