RAMMED EARTH TAIPA. PISE DE TERRE, PISE
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
COMPONENTS Tuesday, May 17, 2011
CONSTRUCTION Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
STRENGTH Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NATURAL BEAUTY Tuesday, May 17, 2011
INSULATION Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Portland Cement
94 lb sack
381,624 BTU
Lime, hydrated
100 lb sack
440,619 BTU
Common brick
1 block
13,570 BTU
Concrete block
1 block
29,018 BTU
Earth (Adobe) block (mechanized production)
1 block (10X4X14)
2,500 BTU
ADVANTAGES Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Concerns over durability – requires careful detailing Poor thermal resistance – external walls require additional insulation
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Not all soil types are appropriate High levels of construction quality control are required Longer than average construction period High clay content can cause moisture movement. Structures may need to accommodate this. Adding cement stabilization can compromise environmental credentials
PROBLEMS Tuesday, May 17, 2011