Research on Used Car Tyre

Strap Reinforced Adobe

Construction in Peru

Andrew Charleson

The Vision:

To collect used tyres in

developed countries, convert

them into straps, then transport

and offer them to developing

countries for less than the cost

of recycling or landfill disposal.

Research in Peru

Where to from here?

Where to from here?

•Analyse test data

•Determine limits of applicability

•Produce a construction manual

•Consider implementation

Implementation

•Seek international tyre industry support

•Develop and construct a cutting

machine

•Interest NGOs and Governments

•Pilot study?

Questions and Discussion