Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Compressed earth block (CEB) is a manufactured construction material formed in a mechanical press that forms a compressed block out of an appropriate mix of fairly dry inorganic soil, non-expansive clay, aggregate, and sometimes a small amount of cement. Typically, around 3000 psi is applied in compression, and the original soil volume is reduced by about half. The compression strength of properly made CEB can meet or exceed that of typical cement or adobe brick. Building standards have been developed for CEB.Creating CEBs differs from rammed earth in that the latter uses a larger formwork into which earth is poured and tamped down, creating larger forms such as a whole wall or more at one time.CEB blocks are assembled onto walls using standard bricklaying and masonry techniques. The "mortar" may be a simple slurry made of the same soil/clay mix without aggregate, spread or brushed very thinly between the blocks for bonding. Cement mortar may also be used for high strength, or when construction during freeze-thaw cycles causes stability issues.. }
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- Compressed_earth_block abstract "Compressed earth block (CEB) is a manufactured construction material formed in a mechanical press that forms a compressed block out of an appropriate mix of fairly dry inorganic soil, non-expansive clay, aggregate, and sometimes a small amount of cement. Typically, around 3000 psi is applied in compression, and the original soil volume is reduced by about half. The compression strength of properly made CEB can meet or exceed that of typical cement or adobe brick. Building standards have been developed for CEB.Creating CEBs differs from rammed earth in that the latter uses a larger formwork into which earth is poured and tamped down, creating larger forms such as a whole wall or more at one time.CEB blocks are assembled onto walls using standard bricklaying and masonry techniques. The "mortar" may be a simple slurry made of the same soil/clay mix without aggregate, spread or brushed very thinly between the blocks for bonding. Cement mortar may also be used for high strength, or when construction during freeze-thaw cycles causes stability issues.".