Influence of particle grading on the hygromechanical properties of hypercompacted earth

Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation - Tập 5 Số 1 - 2020
Alessia Cuccurullo1, Domenico Gallipoli1, Agostino Walter Bruno2, Charles E. Augarde3, Paul Hughes3, Christian La Borderie1
1Laboratoire SIAME, Fédération IPRA, E2S, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, Anglet, France
2School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
3Department of Engineering, Durham University, Durham, UK

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AbstractCivil engineering research is increasingly focusing on the development of sustainable and energy-efficient building materials. Among these materials, raw (unfired) earth constitutes a promising option for reducing the environmental impact of buildings over their entire service life from construction to demolition. Raw earth has been used since old times but only recently has acquired prominence in mainstream building practice. This is mainly because of the development of novel methods to enhance the mechanical, hygroscopic and durability properties of compacted earth without increasing carbon and energy footprints. In this context, the present paper studies the dependency of the strength, stiffness, moisture capacity and water durability of compacted earth on particle grading. Results indicate that the particle size distribution is a key variable in defining the hygromechanical characteristics of compacted earth. The effect of the particle size distribution on the hygromechanical properties of compacted earth may be as important as that of dry density or stabilisation. This study suggests that a fine and well-graded earth mix exhibits higher levels of strength, stiffness, moisture capacity and water durability than a coarse and poorly-graded one.

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