EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON PROPERTIES OF RAMMED EARTH BLENDED WITH GGBS AND SILICA FLUME

S.Jayakumar, J.Hemachander, J.Mohamedshahul Hameedh

Abstract: Rammed earth construction is technique which was widely practiced for long time in semi-arid regions. Slowly the practice went out off existence due to lack of strength and feasibility. We concentrated in increasing the strength and reduce the effect of dampness to make it economical and a eco-friendly type of construction. After trying out different materials as a admixture to the earth material, GGBs and Silica fumes where found to a good composite material and they resulted in a tremendous increase in the strength of the earth wall material.

Keywords: Rammed Earth, Cost Effective, Eco-Friendly, GGBS, Increased Strength

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0505054