Effect of Various Input Parameters on Compressed Earth Block’s Strength

Abstract:

In the framework of this study, compressed earth blocks (CEB) were produced using waste materials and various parameters. Material parameters included waste soil, recycled concrete, fly ash, cement, admixtures and water contents. Manufacturing parameters were vibration during manufacturing, confinement pressure, curing environment and curing time. Specimens used in this study were cubes and compressive strength testing was used to evaluate different mixtures and manufacturing methods. In terms of compressive strength, compressed earth blocks made of these materials could be used for manufacturing bricks and other structural elements.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 838)
• Pages: 81-87
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.838.81
• Online since: April 2020
• Authors: Petr Konrád, Peter Gallo, Radoslav Sovják*, Šárka Pešková, Jan Valentin
• Keywords: Compressed Earth Block (CEB), Pressure, Soil, Strength, Vibration, Waste

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