Considerations on the physical and mechanical properties of lime-stabilized rammed earth walls and their evaluation by ultrasonic pulse velocity testing

Authors :: Canivell, Jacinto
Martin-del-Rio, Juan Jesus
Alejandre, F.J.
Garcia-Heras, Joaquin
Jimenez-Aguilar, Alberto
Source :: Construction and Building Materials. December 10, 2018, Vol. 191, p826, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis study examines the influence of moulding moisture content on the compressive strength, dry density and porosity of a rammed earth wall, using ultrasound as a complementary technique. Nonparametric and [...]

Subjects :: Compressive strength -- Mechanical properties -- Research
Earth construction -- Properties
Soils -- Mechanical properties
Business
Construction and materials industries

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