Improving Thermal Performance of Rammed Earth Walls Using Expanded Granulated Cork

The use of soil construction dates back to the beginning of our civilization. In the South of Portugal there is still a large number of buildings with rammed earth walls, but this technology has been falling into disuse since the middle of last century. The earth construction is highly sustainable s...

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Main Author: Correia-da-Silva, J. J. (author)
Other Authors: Pereira, João (author)
Format: lecture
Language:eng
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10174/10622
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/10622