Hagan, E B (1997) The use of stabilized soil to enhance rural housing. Building Research & Information, 25(4), pp. 210-217. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The rural housing problems and government housing policy in Ghana are summarized. The durability of houses using traditional methods is a key issue. Traditional earth construction supplanted by the use of lime and cement for enhanced durability is explored. The strength characteristics of stabilized blocks and mortar are examined for their suitability for house construction in Ghana. Results indicate that the use of lime and cement enhances durability and meets strength requirements. Strategies for the social promotion and adoption of the production and use of stabilized soil house construction techniques are recommended as the next steps.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | earth houses; Ghana; lime; rural housing; soil stabilization |
| Index terms: | lime, promotion, durability, rural housing, suitability, strategy, mortars (material), housing policy, Ghana, soil stabilization, house construction |
| Subjects: | construction type, design criteria, Geography, geotechnical engineering, public policy, building materials, material degradation and durability, management |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Governance, Design Practice, Construction Materials, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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