[HTML][HTML] A Comprehensive Review of the improvement of the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Unfired Clay Bricks by incorporating Waste materials

M Lachheb, N Youssef, Z Younsi - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the construction sector has significantly increased demand for new building
materials that can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable design strategies …

Advancing earth-based construction: a comprehensive review of stabilization and reinforcement techniques for adobe and compressed earth blocks

GC Bailly, Y El Mendili, A Konin, E Khoury - Eng, 2024 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive literature review investigates the impact of stabilization and
reinforcement techniques on the mechanical, hygrothermal properties, and durability of …

[HTML][HTML] Improved insulation with fibres in heavy cob for building walls

A Kabore, CM Ouellet-Plamondon - Industrial Crops and Products, 2024 - Elsevier
Earth construction promises to reduce the carbon dioxide impact of building materials, and
more investigations are needed to define regions where the latter are suitable. This work …

Optimization of kenaf fiber content for the improvement of the thermophysical and mechanical properties of adobes

YAA Serebe, M Ouedraogo, AD Sere, I Sanou… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
There is a need to develop earth construction materials exhibiting both high thermal and
mechanical properties to meet the urgent housing demand arising from population growth …

Hygrothermal, mechanical and durability assessment of vegetable concrete mixes made with Alfa fibers for structural and thermal insulating applications

M Charai, A Mezrhab, L Moga, M Karkri - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper focuses on develo** suitable concrete composites incorporating Alfa fibers
(AF) for use in insulation and structural applications. Five formulations were prepared using …

Evaluation of the void index method on the mechanical and thermal properties of compressed earth blocks stabilized with bentonite clay

S Lahbabi, R Bouferra, L Saadi, A Khalil - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research was conducted to evaluate the void index method. This latter is used to predict
the ideal mix design with highest mechanical properties in terms of compressive strength …

Application analysis and environmental impact of straw reinforced gypsum plaster for improving the energy efficiency in buildings in the six climate zones of Morocco

M Charai, S Channouf, O Horma, A Mezrhab… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This article focuses on improving the energy efficiency of buildings in Morocco, with the aim
of stimulating new low-carbon economies with regard to building materials and construction …

Laboratory-testing and industrial scale performance of different clays from eastern Morocco for brick manufacturing

M Charai, S Channouf, O Horma, H Nasri… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to the valorization of soil materials (unfired and fired) for sustainable
buildings in eastern Morocco. To make this study more representative, four clay soils from …

Study of the physicochemical, mineralogical, and geotechnical properties of clayey soils to improve the durability of eco-construction materials in the rural region

S Lahbabi, R Bouferra, L Saadi, A Khalil - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to preserve and improve the durability of earthen buildings in rural areas of
Morocco, particularly in the Al Haouz province of the Marrakech-Safi region. In this paper, a …

Resource deposit, characterization and energy saving potential of olive pomace as a promising aggregate for energy efficient earth bricks in eastern Morocco

S Channouf, M Charai, O Horma, H Miri… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The lack of data regarding olive pomace leads to problems of poor management of it. The
objective of this research is to propose an innovative management approach within the …