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Structural Capacity of Rammed Earth in Compression
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Rammed earth walls are formed by compacting subsoil in thin layers inside temporary supporting formwork. An ancient form of construction, rammed earth has in recent years, together with other earth building methods, been ...
Strength and Stiffness of All-Timber Pegged Connections
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Traditional green oak timber construction, in which frames are connected with the all-timber pegged mortice and tenon joint, is enjoying a revival in the United Kingdom and the United States. However, innovation in design ...
Compressive Strength of Novel Alkali-Activated Stabilized Earth Materials Incorporating Solid Wastes
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The research presented in this paper is aimed at developing novel alternative sustainable stabilized earth materials for use in load-bearing affordable housing construction. Prototype-stabilized earth materials have been ...