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COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Materials
  • Natural Construction Materials
CONT

[A] compressed earth block (CEB) [is] a masonry unit comprised of compacted earth ... CEBs are being considered for building in cold climate conditions due to their low thermal conductivity [and] capacity to balance air humidity in buildings ...

OBS

Compressed earth blocks can be stabilised or not. [Most of the time,] they are stabilised with cement or lime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
CONT

Les blocs de terre comprimée (BTC), sortes de pisé en briques, sont fabriqués dans des presses qui compriment de la terre humide et pulvérulente.

Spanish

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