Optimisation of Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) using natural origin materials: A systematic literature review

C Turco, ACP Junior, ER Teixeira, R Mateus - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on the effect of the optimisation of
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) using natural origin materials was made in this paper. The …

Properties of Sustainable Earth Construction Materials: A State-of-the-Art Review

Y Zhang, S Jiang, D Quan, K Fang, B Wang, Z Ma - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
As a significant symbol of human civilization advancement, earth construction not only
inherits traditional architectural culture but also enjoys worldwide popularity and widespread …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of fibre moisture content on the mechanical properties of jute reinforced compressed earth composites

JA Cottrell, M Ali, A Tatari, DB Martinson - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation into the influence of fibre moisture content
on the mechanical properties of Jute Fibre Reinforced Compressed Earth Composites …

Hygrothermal parameters measurement and building performance study of modified rammed earth materials

B Jiang, J Tan, L Wan, L Wang, R Lu, M Jiang - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
The hygrothermal characteristics of building materials significantly impact building energy
efficiency. Recently, attention around the world has progressively shifted towards …

An investigation into the influence of geometry on compressed earth building blocks using finite element analysis

JA Cottrell, M Ali, A Tatari, DB Martinson - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a parametric investigation into the influence of geometry on the
compressive and flexural strength of un-stabilised compressed earth blocks (CEBs). Three …

Assessment of the effect of natural hydraulic lime on the stabilisation of compressed earth blocks

MM Barbero-Barrera, F Jové-Sandoval… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Earthen construction is an alternative construction method that allows for the reduction of the
embodied energy of building materials and the promotion of sustainability in the construction …

[HTML][HTML] Bloques de Tierra Comprimida (BTC) estabilizados con cal y cemento. Evaluación de su impacto ambiental y su resistencia a compresión

SP Cabrera, YG Aranda-Jiménez… - Revista hábitat …, 2020 - SciELO Chile
En este trabajo se presenta la evaluación del impacto ambiental y la resistencia a
compresión de Bloques de Tierra Comprimida (BTC) estabilizados con cal aérea hidratada …

Extrusion foaming of lightweight polystyrene composite foams with controllable cellular structure for sound absorption application

Y Fei, W Fang, M Zhong, J Jin, P Fan, J Yang, Z Fei… - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Polymer foams are promising for sound absorption applications. In order to process an
industrial product, a series of polystyrene (PS) composite foams were prepared by …

Sample key features affecting mechanical, acoustic and thermal properties of a natural-stabilised earthen material

C Rivera-Gómez, C Galán-Marín… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of natural materials has become more important as a result of the growing need to
conserve energy, exploit renewable materials, and incorporate architecture and construction …

Structural, acoustical, and thermal evaluation of an experimental house built with reinforced/hollow interlocking compressed stabilized earth brick-masonry

NAG Mohamed, A Moustafa, EA Darwish - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
With the increasing demand on affordable construction that addresses the global challenges
of the modern world, earthen construction is being reintroduced and investigated as a …