Influence of compaction pressure on the mechanical and acoustic properties of compacted earth blocks: An inverse multi-parameter acoustic problem
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2017.04.017
Abstract: In this work we focus on the study of the acoustic and mechanical behavior of compressed earth blocks (CEBs). The aim was to study the influence of compaction pressure on the compressive strength and intrinsic… read more here.
Keywords: influence compaction; compaction pressure; compaction; earth blocks ... See more keywords
Rapid soil classification using artificial neural networks for use in constructing compressed earth blocks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.02.006
Abstract: Abstract Compressed earth blocks (CEBs) represent a cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly building alternative to traditional masonry elements. Block performance depends heavily on the qualities of the soil used and it is important to be able… read more here.
Keywords: artificial neural; earth blocks; soil classification; soil ... See more keywords
Compaction effect on the compressive strength and durability of stabilized earth blocks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.12.074
Abstract: Abstract This work aims to investigate the design of clay matrices with optimum granulometry for their use in compressed earth blocks with and without stabilizers. The results and discussion focus on the mechanical properties, compressive… read more here.
Keywords: compaction effect; compressive strength; durability; earth blocks ... See more keywords
Physico-chemical and mineralogical characterization of clay materials suitable for production of stabilized compressed earth blocks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118097
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study is to characterize the physico-chemical and mineral properties of clay materials from Burkina Faso to produce stabilized compressed earth blocks (CEBs). The reactivity of the clay materials was… read more here.
Keywords: clay materials; earth blocks; stabilized compressed; clay ... See more keywords
Enhanced thermal resistance of rammed earth blocks with recycled industry by-products
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.01.017
Abstract: Abstract Design, construction and operation of built environments emit 40% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gases. Search for alternative building materials is imperative for ensuring sustainable habitat for world's increasing population. Rammed earth is one such… read more here.
Keywords: earth blocks; rammed earth; enhanced thermal; thermal resistance ... See more keywords
Compressed earth blocks stabilized with glass waste and fly ash activated with a recycled alkaline cleaning solution
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124783
Abstract: Abstract Sustainable alternatives are increasingly demanded as a sound response, from the construction industry, to the worldwide growing concerns with the environment. Such effort is justifiable by the degree of the contribution of this human… read more here.
Keywords: glass waste; fly ash; earth blocks;
Potential Use of Enzymes in the Preparation of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0001947
Abstract: AbstractCompressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEBs) prepared with an enzyme along with a combination of cement and lime have been shown to have a nearly 50% increase in wet compressive strength afte... read more here.
Keywords: potential use; earth blocks; stabilized earth; enzymes preparation ... See more keywords