Australian modern earth construction
R. Lindsay, Earth Structures Group, Australia
Abstract:
This chapter describes the stabilised rammed earth (SRE) industry in Australia. It outlines the construction systems used, the design parameters that have proven successful and the technical specifications used to monitor the product. It also explains the market place of SRE within the Australian social and economic environment. Finally it looks at the future of SRE in the Australian and global context.
Key words
Australia
stabilised rammed earth
insulated stabilised rammed earth
formwork
elevated wall panels
recycled concrete
quarried aggregate
SRE
ISE
rammed earth
sustainable building
22.1 Introduction
Thirty years ago a small team of ...
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