Linear Shrinkage Behaviour of Compacted Loam Masonry Blocks
Walls of wet loam, used in earthen houses, generally experience more shrinkage which results in cracks and less compressive strength. This paper presents a technique of producing loam masonry blocks that are compacted in drained state during casting process in order to minimize shrinkage. For thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://publications.muet.edu.pk/research_papers/pdf/pdf1496.pdf |