Chinmayi Mali, Kanad Kumbhar, Suraj Shah
Tekton
Tekton: Volume 10, Issue 1, July 2023
pp. 8 – 16
Chinmayi Mali acquired her Masters in Sustainable Architecture from Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, (Deemed to be) University, Pune in 2022. She completed her bachelor’s degree from B. K. P. S. College of Architecture. Currently she is working as Green Building Analyst. She carries a will to build with complete responsibility towards environment.
malichinmayia@gmail.com
Kanad Kumbhar is an Assistant Professor at Appasaheb Birnale Collage of Architecture, Sangli.
kumbharkand1994@gmail.com
Suraj Shah is a faculty at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, (Deemed to be) University, Pune.
suraj.shah@bvcoa.in
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to identify the stabilizers which could help increase the strength of adobe blocks made of black cotton soil. The objectives were to find out the different stabilizers which have already been explored and find out the suitable ones for making adobe blocks of black cotton soil. The adobe blocks cast out of black cotton soil and different local stabilizers were tested for compressive strength, as they are used for the construction of walls, where the important property is to withstand the compressive load. The conclusions of the study were that out of all the compositions tried the best block composition for making the blocks was black cotton soil 66% + Sand 25% + lime 8% + plastic fibers 1%, as they have compressive strength 1.17N/mm2, they are good in aesthetics and also prevent the growth of fungus. Adobe blocks cost less than burnt bricks and further savings can be achieved if they are self-made.
KEY WORDS:
Adobe, Stabilizers, Black Cotton Soil, Local, Low Cost
