Analysis and Assessment on Compressed Cement Stabilized Earth Blocks as an Alternative Wall making Materials
Gana. A.J & Braimoh. O.S
Department of Civil Engineering
Collage of Science and Engineering
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara state Emails: phildebo123@gmail.com; braimon.solomon@imu.edu.nig
ABSTRACT
This paper provides a detailed study on the technical and Economical information on the production of compressed cement stabilized soil blocks an alternative wall making material. With suitable soil types, stabilization and production techniques. The test results have shown that blocks produced using 6% (percent cement) as stabilser have equal compressive strength with hollow concrete blocks when tested at the age of 56days. In addition, increasing cement content results into the compressive strength and a decrease in the absorption capacity of the soil blocks; and increment of the compaction pressure has also improved the compressive strength of the soil cement blocks significantly. The influence of cement types on compressive strength development were also analyzed with the economical advantage of the blocks.
Keywords: Cement, compaction pressure, compressive strength soil cement Blocks, stabilization
