Ramming earth has been a method of construction for centuries in various parts of the world. This technique can produce buildings that are strong, durable safe and desirable, and because earth is an abundant and cheap resources, rammed earth buildings are often very economical. To achieve the best results the right techniques for selection and testing of soils must be used to protect walls from water damage and shrinkage. This book aims to show how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged.
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Julian Keable is an architect of long standing who initiated the use of rammed earth for projects in Africa in the 1970s and continued working in the field until the end of the 1990s.
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Great "how-to" book on building rammed earth,
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This is a great complement to the David Easton Book. Easton's book seems geared toward convincing you to build with rammed earth (and it does a great job at that). This book has more hard facts, details on building forms, and has detailed procedures on testing soil, formwork, plasticity, and completed walls.The author also goes into detail on how to protect your walls, things to watch out for, etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about wanting to build with earth. I'm surprised this book isn't easier to get!
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