The coupling effects of freeze-thaw cycles and salinization due to snowfall on the rammed earth used in historical freeze-thaw cycles relics in northwest China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.01.016
Abstract: Abstract Rammed earth, a kind of building materials used worldwide because of its straightforward manufacture and low cost, is still used in the construction industry today. Many rammed earth architectural relics are preserved in the… read more here.
Keywords: freeze thaw; rammed earth; northwest china; snowfall ... See more keywords
Structural behavior of rammed earth walls under lateral cyclic loading: A comparative experimental study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.12.093
Abstract: Abstract Rammed earth is one of the oldest masonry construction techniques such that there are many ancient structures built of rammed earth still existing. Recently, applications of rammed earth are encountered more often, due to… read more here.
Keywords: study; cyclic loading; rammed earth; masonry ... See more keywords
Life cycle analysis of environmental impact vs. durability of stabilised rammed earth
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.03.066
Abstract: Abstract Rammed earth (RE) has enjoyed a revival in recent decades due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues surrounding the building industry. Although RE in its traditional form is deemed a highly environmentally-friendly material,… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; environmental impact; rammed earth; durability ... See more keywords
Rammed earth walls strengthened with polyester fabric strips: Experimental analysis under in-plane cyclic loading
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.115
Abstract: This study analyses the mechanical behaviour under pseudo-dynamic loading of structural elements built in rammed earth and strengthened with polyester fabric strips. This strengthening technique was developed to exploit the strength potential of rammed earth… read more here.
Keywords: fabric strips; polyester fabric; strengthened polyester; plane cyclic ... See more keywords
Rammed earth walls repair by earth-based mortars: The adequacy to assess effectiveness
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.222
Abstract: Abstract Repairs in rammed earth walls are often necessary mainly because of degradation occurring during the life time of a building with continuous environmental exposure. The defects that arise in the walls are generally associated… read more here.
Keywords: based mortars; earth based; earth walls; rammed earth ... See more keywords
Reinforcing rammed earth with plant fibers: A case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00514
Abstract: Abstract This paper is about an experimental study on the mechanical behavior of rammed earth under compression and indirect tensile stresses. Local raw earth and sand are the base materials used. As stabilizers, cement, lime,… read more here.
Keywords: strength; cement lime; plant fibers; rammed earth ... See more keywords
Complex conductivity of rammed earth
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2020.105697
Abstract: Abstract Searching for recyclable materials of construction, in the objective of building sobriety and resilience, is a major issue of our current societies. Mudbricks of compacted rammed earth represent an ancient construction material with many… read more here.
Keywords: complex conductivity; conductivity; rammed earth; water content ... See more keywords
Assessing the in-plane seismic performance of rammed earth walls by using horizontal loading tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.05.027
Abstract: Abstract Rammed earth (RE) construction is attracting renewed interest throughout the world thanks to its sustainable characteristics: very low embodied energy, advantageous living comfort due to substantial thermal inertia, good natural moisture buffering and an… read more here.
Keywords: rammed earth; performance; seismic performance; plane seismic ... 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
Measured and simulated thermal behaviour in rammed earth houses in a hot-arid climate: Part B: Comfort
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2017.07.013
Abstract: Abstract Heating and cooling of residential buildings consumes around ten percent of the world's energy. One approach for reducing these costs is solar passive design using building materials with high thermal mass such as Rammed… read more here.
Keywords: hot arid; part; rammed earth; performance ... See more keywords
Performance appraisal of coal ash stabilized rammed earth
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2018.03.001
Abstract: Abstract Rammed earth construction is an ancient technique which when combined with modern methods could bring substantial improvement in the construction of buildings. This paper presents a study on the strength and durability aspects of… read more here.
Keywords: coal ash; rammed earth; ash stabilized; ash ... See more keywords