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      Durability performance of non-stabilized Compressed Earth Blocks with optimized granular composition

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      1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2021 (ICMB21)
      28-29 June 2021
      compressed earth block, durability, capillary absorption, spray erosion test, drip test
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            Abstract

            Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) have been attracting increasing research interest recently, because of their sustainable nature. However, their poor performance against water-mediated weathering is still considered to be a major drawback for contemporary architecture. The aim of this study is to enhance the durability of non-stabilized CEBs produced in Cyprus by optimizing their granular composition. To that end, two locally sourced soils and a fine crushed aggregate were used to produce several CEBs. Spray erosion, drip and capillary absorption tests were carried out to test the performance of these CEBs against liquid ingress. The results suggest that the addition of sand can significantly improve the durability of non-stabilized CEBs against water action.

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            13 May 2021
            Affiliations
            [1 ] Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus
            [2 ] Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus &Department of Engineering, University of Nicosia
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            10.14293/ICMB210045
            13139e0d-a40c-4301-a5e5-cafc7ee99582
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            1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2021
            ICMB21
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            28-29 June 2021
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