Presented by, Sravan M V

Project Guide : Dr. H.B.NAGARAJ Designation : Assistant Professor Research Center : BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore

To study the possibility of using organic compounds as stabilizer along with traditional inorganic stabilizers in compressed stabilized mud blocks.

Soil Characterization

Classification of Soil, Design Proportion, etc., Pounding, Sieving, etc

Dry Mixing and Wet Mixing Preparation of the mud blocks Curing for different time periods Short and long term study

Preparation of Soil and Stabilizers Proportional mixing of soil with stabilizers

Block Pressing

Curing

Testing of Mud Blocks

2001

Usage of earth as eco-friendly having less carbon footprint became competent to cement concrete Adam and Agib, Sudan, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Use of earth as fire resistant, mold resistant and good thermal comfort Vermeer Construction Company, Pella, Iowa USA. Strength of soils with Silt and Clay improves 30 folds Janz and Johansoon, Swedish Deep Stabilization Research Center, Linkoping. Compressed stabilized earth blocks a competitor for conventional fire burnt bricks or concrete blocks Jagadish, Department of Civil Engineering, IISC, Bangalore

2001

2002

2007

Strength of Compressed Stabilized Mud Blocks have increased by 80% 2007-11 Dr. H B Nagaraj, BMSCE

Strength of compressed stabilized earth blocks increases. Durability of mud blocks are improved. Can make compressed stabilized mud blocks more competent alternative to fire burnt bricks and concrete hollow blocks.