Vol. 4 Issue 4
Year: 2014
Issue: Sep-Nov
Title:Strength and Durability Characteristics of Stabilized and Compressed Laterite Bricks
Author Name:Shanmuka K.N, Manjunath. K and Prahallada M.C
Synopsis:
Utilization of laterite soil as building material has become a source of concern to all due to its effect on the social, economy and environment factors. Rising population in developing nations like India has led to the demand and effective utilization of these gifted materials in construction of houses, roads and others. This paper is aimed at examining the properties of laterite soil for sustainable buildings. Hence in this experimental investigation, an attempt has been made to study the suitability of laterite soil in the preparation of compressed laterite bricks with the addition of different percentages of cement. Dry compressive strength, wet compressive strength and water absorption were found out on the prepared specimens. The results show that the compressed laterite bricks of laterite soil with 7% addition of cement possess the maximum compressive strength with less absorption of water.
Year: 2014
Issue: Sep-Nov
Title:Strength and Durability Characteristics of Stabilized and Compressed Laterite Bricks
Author Name:Shanmuka K.N, Manjunath. K and Prahallada M.C
Synopsis:
Utilization of laterite soil as building material has become a source of concern to all due to its effect on the social, economy and environment factors. Rising population in developing nations like India has led to the demand and effective utilization of these gifted materials in construction of houses, roads and others. This paper is aimed at examining the properties of laterite soil for sustainable buildings. Hence in this experimental investigation, an attempt has been made to study the suitability of laterite soil in the preparation of compressed laterite bricks with the addition of different percentages of cement. Dry compressive strength, wet compressive strength and water absorption were found out on the prepared specimens. The results show that the compressed laterite bricks of laterite soil with 7% addition of cement possess the maximum compressive strength with less absorption of water.
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