TECHNICAL NOTES
Nov 1, 1985
Rammed Earth House Construction
Authors: Surjya K. Maiti and Jnanendra N. MandalAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 11
Abstract
An elementary analysis for calculation of stresses in a rammed earth house is presented. The analysis permits calculation of safe wall height, and an examination of safety of these structures. It is observed that the usual wall thickness is quite safe; the thickness can be reduced by at least a third without endangering safety and this can lead to a substantial savings in material and labor costs and an increase in the availability of space.
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Indian Standard Code of Practice for Structural Safety of Buildings: Loading Standards, IS:875, 1964.
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Maiti, S. K., and Mandal, J. N., “An Analysis of Timber Earth Composite Beam Used in Rural Housing,” submitted for publication, Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE.
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Ramiah, B. K., and Chickanagappa, L. S., Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., 1981, p. 15.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 11 • November 1985
Pages: 1323 - 1328
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Published online: Nov 1, 1985
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Surjya K. Maiti
Asst. Prof. of Mech. Engrg. Dept., I.I.T. Bombay‐400 076, India
Jnanendra N. Mandal
Asst. Prof. of Civ. Engrg. Dept., I.I.T. Bombay‐400 076, India
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