Experimental study and NDT on compressed earth blocks using agricultural and industrial waste

• Main Authors: Kumar, M. Arun, Kumar, A. Siva, Ambika, D.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Agricultural wastes; Building materials; Compressive strength; Construction materials; Developing countries; Durability; Hazardous areas; Hazardous wastes; Industrial wastes; LDCs; Low cost; Mud; New technology; Soil stabilization; Soils; Water absorption
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0068584

In most regions of the world, Soil is available as one of the construction material. Compressed Stabilized Earth Block (CSEB) is an emerging technology which dates back towards the traditional building materials. In developing countries like India mud technology is economical and most efficient sustainable technology for low cost affordable housing. CSEBs are compressed manually or hydraulically by using some mud block making machines. The present study is intended to analyze the feasibility of improving the properties of CSEB by using low cost stabilizers and industrial waste which are non-hazardous to the environment. The primary aim of this research is to find suitable low cost stabilizers used for preparation of CSEBs with regard to strength, durability, economy and availability of materials. The soil chosen for preparing compressed block was the Red soil available locally. Stabilizers used for the study include Cement, GGBS, Rice husk ash were added in different proportions for the preparation of compressed blocks 240x240x90 mm size. Compressive strength, water absorption and pulse velocity test has been conducted. After conducting tests on compressed blocks with different proportion it was to found that the best proportion in terms of strength, durability, water absorption and economy.