Description
The construction of earth buildings has been taking place worldwide for centuries. With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices for sustainable, low-energy building. Modern earth buildings provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques key to the design, development and construction of such buildings.Beginning with an overview of modern earth building, part one provides an introduction to design and construction issues including insulation, occupant comfort and building codes. Part two goes on to investigate materials for earth buildings, before building technologies are explored in part three including construction techniques for earth buildings. Modern earth structural engineering is the focus of part four, including the creation of earth masonry structures, use of structural steel elements and design of natural disaster-resistant earth buildings. Finally, part five of Modern earth buildings explores the application of modern earth construction through international case studies.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Modern earth buildings is a key reference work for all low-impact building engineers, architects and designers, along with academics in this field.- Provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques key to the design, development and construction of modern earth buildings- Comprehensively discusses design and construction issues, materials for earth buildings, construction techniques and modern earth structural engineering, among other topics- Examines the application of modern earth construction through international case studies
Table of Contents
Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in EnergyPrefacePart I: Introduction to modern earth buildingsChapter 1: Overview of modern earth buildingAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Definition of modern earth building1.3 The significance of modern earth building in the current and future construction industries1.4 Changes in the modern earth building industry1.5 Managing the demands of the modern construction industryChapter 2: Hygrothermal behaviour and occupant comfort in modern earth buildingsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Hygrothermal loads and modelling2.3 Thermal and hygric properties of earth materials2.4 Hygrothermal behaviour and passive air conditioning2.5 Indoor health and air quality2.6 Sources of further information2.8 Appendix: nomenclatureChapter 3: Fabric insulation, thermal bridging and acoustics in modern earth buildingsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Approaches to fabric insulation3.3 Thermal bridging theory3.4 Thermal bridging simulation tools3.5 Acoustic reverberation3.6 Sources of further information3.8 Appendix: nomenclatureChapter 4: Modern earth building codes, standards and normative developmentAbstract:4.1 Introduction: a short history of building codes for using earth as a building material4.2 Types of 'standards' for earth buildings4.3 Normative documents for earth building4.4 Selecting the parameters for earth building standards4.5 New developments in earth building standards4.6 ConclusionsChapter 5: Passive house design: a benchmark for thermal mass fabric integrationAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Description of Passive House5.3 Functional principles of Passive House5.4 Case studies of Passive Houses in different climates5.5 Examples of Passive House architecture in Germany5.6 Future trends5.7 Sources of further informationPart II: Earth materials engineering and earth constructionChapter 6: Soil materials for earth construction: properties, classification and suitability testingAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Soil formation6.3 Soil types6.4 Soil consistency6.5 Compaction of soil6.6 Conclusion6.8 AppendixChapter 7: Alternative and recycled materials for earth constructionAbstract7.1 Introduction7.2 Classification7.3 Types of alternative material7.4 Characteristics of alternative and recycled materials7.5 Form of recycled and alternative materials: bulk or binder7.6 Leaching7.7 Physical and mechanical properties of alternative and recycled materials7.8 The use and reuse life cycle7.9 Future trends and conclusions7.10 Sources of further information7.12 AppendixChapter 8: Soil mechanics and earthen construction: strength and mechanical behaviourAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Basic mechanics8.3 Fundamental soil behaviour8.4 Effective stress8.5 Models of shear strength for soils8.6 Unsaturated soil behaviour8.7 The use of soil mechanics in earthen construction8.8 Future trends8.9 Sources of further informationChapter 9: Soil stabilisation and earth construction: materials, properties and techniquesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Lime stabilisation9.3 Cement and pozzolans9.4 Bituminous binders and emulsions9.5 Synthetic binders, polymers and adhesives9.6 Fibre reinforcement9.7 Selection tool for modern stabilised earth constructionChapter 10: Integral admixtures and surface treatments for modern earth buildingsAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Integral admixtures for modern earth construction10.3 Surface treatment for modern earth buildings10.4 Future trends10.5 Sources of informationChapter 11: Weathering and durability of earthen material and structuresAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Water content increase in earthen walls11.3 Strategies to increase the durability of earth walls11.4 Current tests for assessing the durability of earthen materials11.5 Surface coatings and finishes of earth structures11.6 Long-term performance testing of earth walls11.7 Future trends and conclusions11.
