Clay mineralogy; Compressed earth blocks; Grainsize; Hydraulic press; Mineralogical compositions; Particles sizes; Smectites; Soil types; Strength increase; Test specimens; Physics and Astronomy (all); General Medicine
Abstract :
[en] This work aims to study four parameters that influence the compressive strength of compressed earth blocks (CEB): clay mineralogy, grain size, formatting pressure, and water content. Five soils with different mineralogical composition were used to study the first parameter. 12.5, 25, 40 and 60% of aggregates sized 0/2, 0/4 and 0/6.3 mm were added to the soil to study the second parameter. CEB were compacted at 100, 200 and 300 kN to study the third parameter. 3, 6 and 10% of water were used to study the fourth parameter. Test specimens were produced using a hydraulic press and characterized by compression. The characterization of the specimens shows that the compressive strength increases with the smectite content. Compressive strength does not always increase with changing particle size. Compressive strength increases with increasing formatting pressure, while increasing water content decreases compressive strength. This study also shows that the compressive strength of CEB is improved differently for each soil type.
Disciplines :
Earth sciences & physical geography
Author, co-author :
Mango-Itulamya, Lavie Arsène; Argiles, Géochimie et Environnement sédimentaires, Département de Géologie, Quartier Agora, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
Fagel, Nathalie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géologie > Argiles, géochimie et environnements sédimentaires
Language :
English
Title :
Study of parameters influencing the compressive strength of Compressed Earth Blocks
Publication date :
2022
Event name :
The 11th Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE 2022)
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