Investigation on the use of natural soil stabilizers for compressed earth bricks
1 Msc Student, Department of civil Engineering, UET Peshawar, Pakistan.
2 BSc Student, Department of civil Engineering, UET Peshawar, Pakistan.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 13(02), 435–439.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.13.2.0586
Publication history:
Received on 15 October 2024; revised on 30 November 2024; accepted on 02 December 2024
Abstract:
This study focuses on investigating the natural soil stablizers for Compressed Stabilized Earthen Bricks (CSEB) with cement, lime, and bentonite clay. The research aims to evaluate the impact of bentonite clay on the strength of CSEB and traditional clay bricks, analyze the effect of bentonite clay. The research methodology involves collecting soil samples and preparing them by mixing with bentonite clay in different proportions. The samples were then compacted using a specialized machine to create CSEB. The diagonal test results demonstrated that the CSEB exhibits good resistance to diagonal cracking. The results emphasize the suitability of CSEB for various construction applications, especially in regions prone to natural disasters and where traditional building materials are scarce or expensive.
Keywords:
Compressed Stabilized Earthen Bricks (CSEB); Bentonite Clay; Clay Bricks; Flexural Strength; Compressive Strength
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