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" Rammed earth structures : "
Julian Keable and Rowland Keable.
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BL
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Record Number
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857189
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Main Entry
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Keable, Julian.
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Title & Author
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Rammed earth structures : : a code of practice /\ Julian Keable and Rowland Keable.
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Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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Publication Statement
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Warwickshire, U.K. :: Practical Action,, 2011, ©1996.
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114, [2] pages :: illustrations, maps ;; 30 cm
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ISBN
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185339727X
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: 9781853397271
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Abstract
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Ramming earth has been a method of construction for centuries in many parts of the world and the technique can produce buildings that are strong, durable, safe and desirable. Because earth is an abundant and cheap resource, rammed earth buildings are often very economical. To achieve the best results the right techniques for the selection and testing of soils must be used to protect walls from water damage and shrinkage. This book aims to show how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged. Since the first edition of this book was published, Rammed Earth Structures has been adopted as a Building Standard in Zimbabwe. Further progress is being made extending the use of rammed earth as an officially sanctioned building material across all SADC countries. This book is now therefore becoming an important guide and resource for those wishing to employ this economical and low-carbon building material in the construction of public as well as private.
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Subject
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Earth construction.
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Earth houses-- Design and construction-- Standards.
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Pisé-- Design and construction-- Standards.
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Sustainable buildings-- Design and construction.
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Byggnadmaterial.
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Byggnadskonstruktion.
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Construction materials.
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Earth construction.
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Sustainable buildings-- Design and construction.
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Dewey Classification
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693.22
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LC Classification
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TH1421.K43 2011
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Added Entry
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Keable, Rowland.
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