In the present study, a comparison of the thermal-insulation and mechanical performances
of cement and heat-stabilized compressed earthen blocks (CEBs) was carried out to …

This study focuses on the characterization of lateritic clays collected in the Mbalmayo area
for their potential use in the production of fired bricks. They were subjected to …

This research evaluates the potentials of argillite quarry waste (AQW) as raw material in
ceramics and other industrial applications based on traditional firing techniques. In this …

Termite mound soils (TMS) from humid savannah (HS) and dry savannah (DS) were
evaluated as raw materials for compressed earth bricks (CEB) and fired bricks. Mineralogy …

In this study the characterization and application tests for fired bricks manufacturing of
kaolinite clays from Aboudeia (southeastern Chad) are reported. Grain size distribution, X …

Physical and mechanical features of lateritic and alluvial clay mixtures from Batouri (East
Cameroon) were evaluated as sustainable building materials. Collected samples were …

The Meiganga lateritic clays and termite mounds were characterized for their use as
construction materials. The six collected samples were subjected to mineralogical …

Gleysol and ferralsol samples were collected at Dimako (Eastern Cameroon) to investigate
their use as raw materials in the ceramic industry, using petrological and physicochemical …

Six lateritic clay samples and lateritic and alluvial clay mixtures were studied in order to
evaluate their potential use as raw material for bricks and tiles manufacturing. Their …

This paper reports the modeling of residual compressive strength of fired clay bricks
submitted to elevated temperature. Five formulations were used and the explored …