A study is presented on the use of a non-standard 40× 40× 40 mm 3 specimen for the
experimental measurement of the compressive strength of solid fired clay bricks extracted …

In this study, brick samples were collected from a heritage architecture, Ming Dynasty Wall of
Pianguan County. The heritage wall presented macro-and micro-cracks, weathering …

Water is one of the necessary ingredients for construction materials. Billions of gallons of
clean water are wasted during the development of fired clay bricks. Similarly, the waste of …

Abstract The Imperial Roman Baths in Sagalassos, Turkey, were built in the 2nd century CE
and have been excavated since the 1990s. The harsh environmental conditions, especially …

In this paper, the unknown and peculiar construction technique employed in vernacular
buildings of the Algerian region of Souf is addressed. Traditional architectures of this desert …

La especie de bambú Otatea fimbriata Sonderst es endémica de la región de Suchiapa
Chiapas, México y se propone como recurso constructivo de vivienda rural. Con el fin de …

Abstract· Even though the origin of amphorae and their history are widely studied, reasons
for their evolution are not completely understood. It is safe to assume that the evolution of …

A high-strength porous aggregate for construction applications that require compression
resistance and porosity has been experimentally made by direct microwave warming of …

To improve the bond strength between burnt clay bricks and mortar, SANS 227 recommends
moistening or wetting the clay bricks prior to construction or laying of mortar beds. One may …

The scope of the present thesis is to analyze the major variabilities among Indus settlements
and urban infrastruc ture of the ancient Indus society during 2600-1900BCE. This includes …