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Compressed Earth Block & Rammed Earth Structures

Authors:

  1. B. V. Venkatarama Reddy

    1. Department of Civil Engineering & Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

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  • Comprehensive compendium on stabilized compressed earth brick & stabilized rammed earth

  • Highlights selection of soil or earth mixes for CEB and RE optimizing strength & durability characteristics

  • Detailed discussion of green, sustainable and recycling aspects of stabilised earth construction

Part of the book series: Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering (STICEE)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
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  2. Introduction to Earth Construction and Soil Stabilisation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Earthen Materials and Earthen Structures

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 3-55

    3. Soils

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 57-72

    4. Soil Stabilisation

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 73-94

  3. Stabilised Compressed Earth Blocks and Masonry

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
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    2. Stabilised Compressed Earth Block Production

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 97-130

    3. Characteristics of Stabilised Compressed Earth Blocks

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 131-209

    4. Mortars for Stabilised Compressed Earth Block Masonry

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 211-228

    5. Stabilised Compressed Earth Block Masonry

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 229-265

    6. Design of Stabilised Compressed Earth Block Masonry

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 267-293

    7. Geopolymer or Alkali Activated Stabilised Earth Bricks

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 295-309

    8. Compressed Earth Blocks Using Non-organic Solid Wastes

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 311-327

  4. Stabilised Rammed Earth

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 329-329
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    2. Introduction to Rammed Earth

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 331-346

    3. Compressive Strength of Rammed Earth

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 347-367

    5. Behaviour of Rammed Earth Under Tension and Shear

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 377-400

    6. Structural Design of Rammed Earth Walls

      • B. V. Venkatarama Reddy
      Pages 401-425

  5. Energy, Carbon Emissions and Sustainability

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 427-427
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About this book

The book focuses on low carbon construction materials such as stabilised compressed earth blocks (CEB’s) and rammed earth (RE). The content has been divided into four broad themes which includes an introduction to earth construction & stabilised earth, stabilised compressed earth blocks and masonry, stabilised rammed earth, and energy, carbon emissions, sustainability and case studies. It provides basic introduction to earthen materials and earthen structures, particularly with reference to the contemporary work on stabilised earth products for structural applications in buildings. The illustrations in the form of graphs, tables and photographs help the reader to get a grip over the CEB and RE construction. The book illustrates many case studies and examples of CEB and RE buildings. The knowledge on structural characteristics of CEB and RE especially with reference to the durability of such earthen products, and the structural design aspects is uniquely dealt. The embodied energy, embodied carbon, and the impact on construction sector touching upon sustainability of buildings is another unique feature of the book. This volume will be a useful guide for the research community, teachers, engineers, architects, building professionals, practicing engineers, students and individuals aspiring to build low carbon and sustainable buildings.

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Keywords

  • Sustainable construction
  • Compressed earth block
  • Rammed earth
  • Stabilised earth
  • Rammed earth design
  • CEB masonry
  • Low carbon materials
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Civil Engineering & Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

    B. V. Venkatarama Reddy

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About the author

B. V. Venkatarama Reddy was a Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and Chairman, Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India. Prof. Reddy’s research interests include structural masonry, mechanics of materials, energy in buildings, green buildings, low carbon const^3 million tonnes of carbon savings. Apart from publishing over 100 papers, jointly authored a book on alternative building materials and technologies, he has edited several books on masonry and materials. Prof. Reddy has served as consultant for several innovative projects on low-carbon and alternative building technologies, and is a member of several technical committees in Bureau of Indian Standards and other state and central government agencies. He was DAAD Visiting professor at Bauhaus University Germany and Visiting Professor at University of Bath, UK.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Compressed Earth Block & Rammed Earth Structures

  • Authors: B. V. Venkatarama Reddy

  • Series Title: Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7877-6

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-7876-9Published: 12 February 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-16-7879-0Published: 14 February 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-7877-6Published: 11 February 2022

  • Series ISSN: 2363-7633

  • Series E-ISSN: 2363-7641

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXV, 465

  • Number of Illustrations: 162 b/w illustrations, 206 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Building Construction and Design, Building Materials, Environmental Civil Engineering

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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