Considerations on the physical and mechanical properties of lime-stabilized rammed earth walls and their evaluation by ultrasonic pulse velocity testing [PDF]
, 2018 This study examines the influence of moulding moisture content on the compressive strength, dry density and porosity of a rammed earth wall, using ultrasound as a complementary technique.
Alejandre Sánchez, Francisco Javier +4 more
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Modeling rammed earth wall using discrete element method [PDF]
, 2015 International audienceRammed earth is attracting renewed interest throughout the world thanks to its “green” characteristics in the context of sustainable development.
Bui, Q.B. +3 more
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BuildingsRammed earth construction, an ancient and sustainable building technique, faces significant preservation challenges, particularly in historical contexts. This study aims to enhance the preventive preservation of rammed earth historical heritage through a
Esther Puertas +3 more
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Hygro-thermo-mechanical properties of earthen materials for construction : a literature review
, 2012 Although earth has been used for construction for millennia and is still one of the most widely used building materials in the world, it is still difficult to find reliable values for the hygro-thermal and mechanical properties of earthen materials. Only
Anger, Romain +2 more
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Performance Evaluation of Red Clay Binder with Epoxy Emulsion for Autonomous Rammed Earth Construction. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2020 Kim J, Choi H, Yoon KB, Lee DE.
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Mechanical characterization of adobe bricks in existing constructions in Aveiro Region, Portugal [PDF]
, 2005 In Portugal it is common to find earth constructions all over the country, being predominant in the centre and south. In the past, earth was massified as a construction material, used with different typologies and applications.
Martins, T., Varum, H.
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Earth construction: traditional building techniques of Bhutan
Conservar Património, 2018 NCREP – Consultancy in Rehabilitation of Built Heritage Ltd., surveyed the constructive features of Bhutan's vernacular rammed earth built heritage, as part of a project financed by the World Bank and commissioned by the Division for the ...
João M. Guedes +6 more
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RAMMED EARTH CONSTRUCTION: A CIRCULAR SOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and ConstructionThe building and construction sector is one of the most harmful industries to the environment, responsible for producing high levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy consumption, and waste. Rammed earth, a traditional building technology is deemed as a promising solution to tackle these challenges.
Montalbano Giammarco +2 more
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Transdisciplinarity in rammed earth construction for contemporary practice
, 2015 For centuries rammed earth has been a method of construction in various parts of the world. It is an economical building technique as earth is an abundant cheap resource. It is durable, safe and a desirable building technique for hot climates. This paper is discussing a workshop activity in building with sustainable rammed earth construction methods in
Dabaieh, Marwa, Sakr, Mamdouh
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Zero-carbon building materials in New Zealand context: a systematic literature review
Discover Applied SciencesThe transition towards zero-carbon building materials represents a critical pathway for mitigating carbon emissions in the construction sector. Utilising recycled materials in construction offers many benefits, most of which are resource conservation ...
Ali Hashemi Araghi +3 more
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