2 The properties of earth as a building material

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. I The technology of earth building
3. 1 Introduction 11
4. 2 The properties of earth as a building material 19
5. 3 Preparing of loam 36
6. 4 Improving the earth’s characteristics by special treatment or additives 39
7. 5 Rammed earthworks 52
8. 6 Working with earthen blocks 61
9. 7 Large blocks and prefabricated panels 69
10. 8 Direct forming with wet loam 72
11. 9 Wet loam infill in skeleton structures 80
12. 10 Tamped, poured or pumped lightweight loam 83
13. 11 Loam plasters 92
14. 12 Weather protection of loam surfaces 98
15. 13 Repair of loam components 104
16. 14 Designs of particular building elements 107
17. 15 Earthquake-resistant building 135
18. Backmatter 149