2011 Volume 37 Pages 261-272
The objective of this research is to develop a new construction method for masonry load-bearing wall which are built up of unburned soil blocks. First, the effects of various additives on compressive strength of consolidated soil were investigated and then the optimum conditions concerning mix proportion, molding and curing were determined against the soil blocks containing magnesium oxide which had much higher effect than the others. Next, the shear strength was examined by using mockup of masonry wall with projections and hollows on horizontal face. Finally, soil blocks were manufactured at a real construction site by using soil obtained from surroundings and then the feasibility of this method was verified.
