Use of Hemp in Fly Ash Brick

• Published in: International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology 2022-06, Vol.10 (6), p.1605-1607
• Main Authors: Waghmare, Ankit, Tembhare, Amisha, Gulhane, Akshay, Gotmare, Mrudul
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2321-9653; 2321-9653
• DOI: 10.22214/ijraset.2022.43817

The construction sector is one of the primary energy consuming sectors and contributes substantial atmospheric emissions. The building and construction sector is responsible for 30% of global energy use and 17% of greenhouse gas emissions. In the past decade the construction community has been looking at sustainability of construction method. The requirement for improved construction method also leads to the search for new construction materials. One feasible material with suitable technical properties based on renewable is hemp fibre concrete or also known as hempcrete..Hempcrete is a Carbon Negative, non toxic, breathable and biodegradable building material made from hemp fibre, lime, fly ash, sand and water. This bio composite material has excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties. Using renewable plant based biomaterials such as hemp in building material removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, hence reducing the carbon footprint of building infrastructure