Have come across a few papers that mention the use of bamboo. Will try to pull them up, but it seems to be used in a very similar way to standard reinforcement bar, just more of it required.
There is decent literature on the seismic performance of RE and the requirements to make it work...
Just a note on the disadvantages - the majority of these weaknesses can be overcome with appropriate improvements in design and technology such as chemical stabilisation (lime or cement - these just effect recyclability of earth), wear protection (many modern coating options - linseed oil, paint...
There is a (I hope) useful summary of all the technical aspects I have found in the Advantages and Disadvantages. I may have geeked out on rammed earth a bit over the last few months.
Bit of a long one, but if anyone wants the resources here are the references.
I hope this helps someone...
Having spent a lot more time on this now, there is an incredible body of research out there on Rammed Earth. I have attached the Scopus literature analysis of just Rammed Earth research going on, so not including all the other types of earth construction methods.
Unfortunately, earth...
Thanks all!
Found a textbook which might interest anyone else interested in this. Chapter 7 has a great summary of all the standards that are out there (including NS Codes above, thanks Aesur!).
Attached the pdf, but sourced it from...
Thanks for those, I hadn't come across them. Also good call on South Africa. It seems that both SA and Zimbabwe do have rammed earth standards.
Will let you know if I find anything else. Have to spend some time on this, so once I get all the info together I will try to post a summary of resources.
Hey all, just looking for some information on updated standards for Rammed earth structures.
Seen some stunning buildings online, and recently visited some in the UK and Ghana. Any recommendations on which codes are the most up-to-date. Most of what I can find is advice from experienced...
