Modern Earth Buildings

Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy Preface Part I: Introduction to modern earth buildings Chapter 1: Overview of modern earth building Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definition of modern earth building 1.3 The significance of modern earth building in the current and future construction industries 1.4 Changes in the modern earth building industry 1.5 Managing the demands of the modern construction industry Chapter 2: Hygrothermal behaviour and occupant comfort in modern earth buildings Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Hygrothermal loads and modelling 2.3 Thermal and hygric properties of earth materials 2.4 Hygrothermal behaviour and passive air conditioning 2.5 Indoor health and air quality 2.6 Sources of further information 2.8 Appendix: nomenclature Chapter 3: Fabric insulation, thermal bridging and acoustics in modern earth buildings Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Approaches to fabric insulation 3.3 Thermal bridging theory 3.4 Thermal bridging simulation tools 3.5 Acoustic reverberation 3.6 Sources of further information 3.8 Appendix: nomenclature Chapter 4: Modern earth building codes, standards and normative development Abstract: 4.1 Introduction: a short history of building codes for using earth as a building material 4.2 Types of 'standards' for earth buildings 4.3 Normative documents for earth building 4.4 Selecting the parameters for earth building standards 4.5 New developments in earth building standards 4.6 Conclusions Chapter 5: Passive house design: a benchmark for thermal mass fabric integration Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Description of Passive House 5.3 Functional principles of Passive House 5.4 Case studies of Passive Houses in different climates 5.5 Examples of Passive House architecture in Germany 5.6 Future trends 5.7 Sources of further information Part II: Earth materials engineering and earth construction Chapter 6: Soil materials for earth construction: properties, classification and suitability testing Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Soil formation 6.3 Soil types 6.4 Soil consistency 6.5 Compaction of soil 6.6 Conclusion 6.8 Appendix Chapter 7: Alternative and recycled materials for earth construction Abstract 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Classification 7.3 Types of alternative material 7.4 Characteristics of alternative and recycled materials 7.5 Form of recycled and alternative materials: bulk or binder 7.6 Leaching 7.7 Physical and mechanical properties of alternative and recycled materials 7.8 The use and reuse life cycle 7.9 Future trends and conclusions 7.10 Sources of further information 7.12 Appendix Chapter 8: Soil mechanics and earthen construction: strength and mechanical behaviour Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Basic mechanics 8.3 Fundamental soil behaviour 8.4 Effective stress 8.5 Models of shear strength for soils 8.6 Unsaturated soil behaviour 8.7 The use of soil mechanics in earthen construction 8.8 Future trends 8.9 Sources of further information Chapter 9: Soil stabilisation and earth construction: materials, properties and techniques Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Lime stabilisation 9.3 Cement and pozzolans 9.4 Bituminous binders and emulsions 9.5 Synthetic binders, polymers and adhesives 9.6 Fibre reinforcement 9.7 Selection tool for modern stabilised earth construction Chapter 10: Integral admixtures and surface treatments for modern earth buildings Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Integral admixtures for modern earth construction 10.3 Surface treatment for modern earth buildings 10.4 Future trends 10.5 Sources of information Chapter 11: Weathering and durability of earthen material and structures Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Water content increase in earthen walls 11.3 Strategies to increase the durability of earth walls 11.4 Current tests for assessing the durability of earthen materials 11.5 Surface coatings and finishes of earth structures 11.6 Long-term performance testing of earth walls 11.7 Future trends and conclusions 11.