| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Sustainable building essentials |
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Sustainable building essentials.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Rationale and appropriate use -- Building science notes -- Materials -- Wall system examples and structural design considerations -- Tools and mixing -- Construction methods -- Cost estimates based on a cement-stabilized rammed earth project -- Wall surfaces, openings, and embedments -- Building code developments -- Appendix A : Sample enfineering specification -- Appendix B : Alternative solutions proposal |
| Summary |
"Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for building with rammed earth - and, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms - in any climate with an emphasis on cold climates."-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Pisé -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Earth construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General
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Earth construction
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Pisé
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781550926514 |
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1550926519 |
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9781771422468 |
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1771422467 |
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