MODIFIED MUD BRICKS FOR STRENGTHENING HISTORIC EARTHEN STRUCTURES: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN RESTORATION

The use of mud brick as an ancient building material reaches far back in the history of architecture. Mud bricks consist of clay and, sand, reinforced with plant fibers such as rice husks or straw. Mud bricks in most heritage buildings made of earth have suffered significant damage due to various ca...

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Main Author: Mohamed Abdelmegeed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fayoum University 2020-12-01
Series:Shedet
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Online Access:https://shedet.journals.ekb.eg/article_137723_9f8832b932c10a7c7698c6bb9a939697.pdf