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EP 101 Earth building: History, science and conservation
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Investigates various types of earth construction and presents a wide-ranging review of the history of earth building, tracing the development of construction techniques, considering both time and geography. Explains the behaviour of earth building materials using soil mechanics. Also details strategies for the analysis and future conservation of earth buildings.
Author
Jaquin, P. and Augarde, C.
ISBN
9781848061927
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
IHS BRE Press
The Capitol Building
Bracknell
BRE
UK
