STABILISED SOIL BLOCK TECHNOLOGY FOR SRI LANKA
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STABILISED SOIL BLOCK TECHNOLOGY FOR SRI
LANKA
Mrs C. Jayasinghe and Dr. A.A.D.A.J. Perera
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Moratuwa
ABSTRACT Due to the high cost and environmental problems associated with burnt bricks and
cement blocks used as walling materials, cement stabilized compressed earth
blocks have been introduced as a timely alternative. The design parameters which
deal with aspects such as cement content, fines content, quality control at site and
compaction ratio of the machine have been investigated in order to make this
technology scientifically viable. It is shown that the wall strength and the block
strength can be related so that it could be used in quality control at site. A summary
of the cost analysis is also included in order to show the cost effectiveness of the
compressed earth block technology.