(University of British Columbia Okanagan campus) A building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a 'new' and viable modern construction material.Compressed soil, also known as rammed earth, is a method of construction that dates back centuries. UBC Okanagan engineering professor Sumi Siddiqua, who has been researching the resurgence in rammed earth, says conventional cement is still the go-to for modern engineers.
from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/2HL0MPe
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