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What is an energy efficient brick firing technology and how you compare it with other technologies.
An examination of the processing and production of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA).
Clay is the inherent binder of soils which are used in building. Such mortars are generally used with adobe and compressed soil block or, sometimes, fired clay brick and soft stone construction....
Clays have a variety of uses, especially for ceramics, but it is their use as binding materials in the un-fired state which is described in this leaflet. Although they have the limitation that...
Guidelines to additives to clay for earth construction.
Guidelines to additives to clay for earth construction.
Summary and references to alternatives in cement.
The art of making vaults and domes from earth. From the BASIN series on sustainable building.
When mixed with lime, pozzolanas set and harden like a cement, making them an alternative to Portland cement.
This video explores the techniques used building a wall in Budhakedar, Tehri Garhwal, India.