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Stabilized mud block
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| STABILIZED MUD BLOCK |
INTRODUCTION :-
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| MUD BLOCK OR BRICK |
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DETAIL :-
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| STABILIZED MUD BLOCK OR BRICK |
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OBJECTIVES :-
· Stabilized mud blocks (SMBs) are manufactured by compacting a wetted mixture of soil, sand, and stabilizer in a machine into a high-density block. Such blocks are used for the construction of load-bearing masonry.
· For the purpose of provide alternate of burnt bricks.
· To investigate present soils to find their suitableness in stable earth block production.
· Use naturally available material in construction work.
· For eco-friendly construction. And decrease green house effect.
· For the purpose of achieve chipper construction.
· For provide thermal insulation in building.
· To improve sound absorption in building.
· To meet the economic requirements of the local situation by: reducing dependence on outside sources and ensuring low cost alternatives.
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ADVANTAGES ;-
- · The stabilized mud block 20 to 40% chipper compare to bricks.
· For casting of block, materials are locally available
· Natural materials are used in mud block therefore this block are environment friendly.
· Not required skilled labour
· The block easily cast on a site
· Provide better aesthetic view
· This block produce low solid waste which is very important.
· The block all material renewable by naturally.
· The compressive strength of stabilized mud block is 40 to 50% more compare to normal mud block.
· The water absorption of block is very less.
· This blocks are less produce green gases.
· Mud block provide better sound absorption.
· Thermal insulating property is good of this block.
· This blocks are very good for hot climate and cold climate region.
· This block are best alternative of burnt bricks
· Block are reusable.
- · In high rainfall region, where high rainfall occur there this bloke are not used.
· This block are less durable compare to bricks.
· Blocks are affected by water. And due to that blocks are destroy easily.
· The less compressive strength of block compare to bricks.
· This block are affected by environment.
· The proper maintenance is required.
· The block are affected by termite. Therefore anti-termite protection is required.
· For casting and drying of this block required more time.
· This block are easily affected by nature like, wind, sun heat, rain, snow etc.

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