This paper is about an experimental study on the mechanical behavior of rammed earth
under compression and indirect tensile stresses. Local raw earth and sand are the base …

Rammed earth is a construction material with a long history of traditional manufacturing. Due
to its low environmental impact, positive impact on indoor climate and completely recyclable …

Earth based building materials having low or negligible carbon footprint are looked upon as
a sustainable alternative building material in the construction sector. The confidence of …

The main purpose of this paper is to experimentally explore the effects of grain shape and
size on the mechanical behavior of compacted earthen materials. Sand-earth, natural …

Rammed earth is attracting renewed interest due to its sustainability. In this work, a
mechanical characterization of unstabilized rammed earth is presented. Compressive …

This study investigates the impact of date palm fiber reinforcement on the mechanical
behavior of rammed earth using various fiber contents. Initial modifications were applied to …

Imagine a building constructed of raw earth that was drawn directly from the building site
mixed with fibrous by-products from locally grown food. By using natural and readily …

Rammed earth is part of our building culture and is a suitable solid construction method for
load-bearing structures. The advantages are its global availability, low ecological footprint …

The aim of this work is to characterize the Rammed-Earth from the Almohad wall of Cáceres,
Spain. Since the knowledge on the mechanical and physical properties of this historical …

Rammed earth is a monolith structure constructed by compacting partially saturated soil in
layers within a formwork. Few studies have pointed out the lack of experimental data on …