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Advancing the Structural Use of Earth-Based Bricks

Advancing the Structural Use of Earth-Based Bricks. Session 1: Making a case for earth-based bricks Lakshmi N. Reddi , PhD, PE Gerry & Ruth Hartman Professor and Chair Civil,Enviironmental , and Construction Engrg University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA. Why Earth?.

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Advancing the Structural Use of Earth-Based Bricks

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  1. Advancing the Structural Use of Earth-Based Bricks Session 1: Making a case for earth-based bricks Lakshmi N. Reddi, PhD, PE Gerry & Ruth Hartman Professor and Chair Civil,Enviironmental, and Construction Engrg University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

  2. Why Earth? • Why not? We’re all made of it • Economical • Buildings made with earth are energy-saving • Environmentally-friendly • Sustainable

  3. Concerns on Earth-Based Bricks • Lack of durability • Low compressive strengths • Variability in performance – due to soil variations, manufacturing methods, and climatic conditions

  4. So how do we make a case for earth-based bricks? • Economic issues • Structural performance • Ecological and sustainability considerations – energy consumption, Carbon emission, water consumption, land degradation, etc

  5. Ecological Comparison

  6. Research Needs and Opportunities • How do we articulate energy savings, economics, and sustainability associated with earth-based materials in construction? • How do we address barriers for social acceptance or rejection; low-tech perceptions?

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