Abejide, O S (1997) Solid soilcrete blocks for low-cost buildings: A Nigerian case study. Building Research & Information, 25(2), pp. 115-119. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Results of tests comprehensively indicate that solid soilcrete blocks of standard size fabricated from lateritic soils give high compressive strength similar to that of sandcrete building blocks. The main component of the investigated block is a lateritic soil deposit obtained below the layer of vegetable top soil. The case study is a useful guide in recording case study knowledge in a number of countries and will enable low-cost housing to be constructed safely using local material and labour.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | lateritic; Nigeria; soilcrete blocks; tests |
| Index terms: | case study, Nigeria, local material, compressive strength, low-cost housing |
| Subjects: | housing and residential development, building materials, material analysis and testing, Geography, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Research Practice, Construction Materials, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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