Rammed Earth Structures: A Code of Practice - Softcover

Keable, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853393509 ISBN 13: 9781853393501

Verlag: ITDG Publishing, 1996

Inhaltsangabe

Ramming earth has been a method of construction for centuries in many parts of the world and the technique can produce buildings that are strong, durable, safe and desirable. Because earth is an abundant and cheap resource, rammed earth buildings are often very economical.

The right techniques for the selection and testing of soils must be used to protect walls from water damage and shrinkage. This book shows how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged.

Since the first edition of this book was published, Rammed Earth Structures has been adopted as a Building Standard in Zimbabwe. Further progress is being made extending the use of rammed earth as an officially sanctioned building material across all SADC countries. This book is now therefore becoming an important guide and resource for those wishing to employ this economical and low-carbon building material in the construction of public as well as private buildings in Africa and elsewhere.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: ITDG Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1853393509
• ISBN 13: 9781853393501
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 120
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar