lathwork

Definitions

1. A covering of laths (strips)
   uncountable, usually
2. A texture resembling the appearance of laths commonly observed in igneous rocks, especially in plagioclase feldspar crystals.
   uncountable, usually

Examples

“Lathwork is used when building elements do not constitute a suitable base⟳ for the proposed plaster or rendering system, either because they have⟳ insufficient strength (lightweight masonry, ETIC systems) or they cannot form⟳ a strong bond with the mortar (timber or steel elements).”

“Furthermore, lathwork grains are more abundant than felsitic grains in most west Valdez-area samples, but felsitic grains dominate or are subequal to lathwork grains in most central Valdez-area samples .”

“Our results indicate⟳ that the lathwork textures (Fig. 14c) commonly found in basaltic lavas (e.g. Ingersoll and Cavazza 1991) may not survive⟳ the physical weathering process⟳ that liberates mainly individual plagioclase grains and microlitic volcanic lithic fragments.”

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