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RAMMED EARTH TAIPA. PISE DE TERRE, PISE Tuesday, May 17, 2011
RAMMED EARTHTAIPA. PISE DE TERRE, PISE
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
COMPONENTSTuesday, May 17, 2011
CONSTRUCTIONTuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
STRENGTHTuesday, May 17, 2011
NATURAL BEAUTYTuesday, 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
ADVANTAGESTuesday, May 17, 2011
Concerns over durability – requires careful detailingConcerns over durability – requires careful detailing
Poor thermal resistance – external walls require additional insulation
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
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PROBLEMSTuesday, May 17, 2011
