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Rammed Earth Building Review
| Author: | Natural Building Technology Group Department Of Architecture & Civil Engineering. University Of Bath |
| Category: | Earth Science And Geology [Edit] |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Natural Building Technology Group |
| Release Date: | 01 Jan 2003 |
| Pages: | 118 |
| File Size: | 2.81 MB |
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| Creation Date: | 01 Oct 2003 |
| Rank: | 584,224 No 1 most popular |
| Short link: | Copy |
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Book Description
A Review of Rammed Earth Construction for DTi Partners in Innovation Project `Developing Rammed Earth for UK Housing' May 2003 The review comprises a study of the current state of the art of rammed earth construction as published in over 200 books, journal and conference papers, scientific reports and other articles. In addition to the literature review recent and historic rammed earth projects in the UK have also been studied and these findings are presented as well. This combined literature and project review forms an important contribution to the process of writing the guidance notes. The review of current literature is presented in eight separate chapters; each considering different aspects of rammed earth construction. Chapter 2 provides a brief overview of current national reference documents and codes for rammed earth from around the world. The use of appropriate soil is key to the success of rammed earth. Chapter 3 summarises the characteristics of soils considered important and outlines the test methods and typical physical properties of rammed earth. Basic structural design procedures and architectural design and details for rammed earth are presented in chapters 4 and 5 respectively. The basic components of rammed earth construction and methods used for compaction are considered in chapter 6. Quality control issues, including defects and tolerances for construction, are summarised in the following chapter. Chapter 8 outlines typical foundation details used for rammed earth. The literature review concludes with a summary of maintenance and repair practices.
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