Investigation on the use of natural soil stabilizers for compressed earth bricks

Abstract

This study focuses on investigating the natural soil stablizers for Compressed Stabilized Earthen Bricks (CSEB) with cement, lime, and bentonite clay. The research aims to evaluate the impact of bentonite clay on the strength of CSEB and traditional clay bricks, analyze the effect of bentonite clay. The research methodology involves collecting soil samples and preparing them by mixing with bentonite clay in different proportions. The samples were then compacted using a specialized machine to create CSEB. The diagonal test results demonstrated that the CSEB exhibits good resistance to diagonal cracking. The results emphasize the suitability of CSEB for various construction applications, especially in regions prone to natural disasters and where traditional building materials are scarce or expensive.