The importance of earthen construction materials lies in their widespread availability
combined with a low embodied energy. Chemical stabilizers are commonly used to improve …

Earth as a building material is increasingly being studied for its low environmental impact
and its availability. Plant aggregates and fibers have been incorporated into the earth matrix …

Abstract A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on the effect of the optimisation of
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) using natural origin materials was made in this paper. The …

This study investigates the properties of soil blocks stabilised with fibres from agricultural
waste. Laboratory experiments including density, water absorption, shrinkage, compressive …

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the influence of fibre moisture content
on the mechanical properties of Jute Fibre Reinforced Compressed Earth Composites …

The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a
renewed interest in earth construction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with …

Inclusion of fibres in soil blocks has been shown to enhance strength development. This
study investigates the effect of aspect ratio of coconut, bagasse and oil palm fibres on the …

The development of innovative materials has to respond to both environmental and energy
concerns. Bio-based materials are relevant because they are made from renewable raw …

Solutions to housing problems must deal with the issue of building materials–especially
advancing those which lower construction cost and costs to the environment. This paper …

Interest in utilizing industrial waste and by-products in construction materials is growing,
given recent concerns about sustainable practices aligning with the principles of the circular …