The Architectural Application of a Microbial Formed Sandstone, Created Through the Biofilm of the Bacteria Bacillus pasteurii
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ksuhonors13357335212021-08-03T05:38:20Z The Architectural Application of a Microbial Formed Sandstone, Created Through the Biofilm of the Bacteria Bacillus pasteurii Drawl, Adam J. Architecture Microbiology <p>The initial research was conducted as a way to create relief housing in response to the 2010 Haitian earthquake. The work of Magnus Larsson inspired the use of the bacteria Bacillus pasteurii through his research on the desertification of Sub-Saharan Africa. </p><p> Through a series of laboratory experiments it has been found that Bacillus pasteurii is a biofilm forming bacteria; and this biofilm can be used to bond grains of sand into a microbial sandstone. Additional experimentation was performed to test the compressive strength of the material samples. </p><p> The results of the research establish a methodology for the production of the material in a laboratory. The compressive test on a small scale was the final element of this study. There is potential for extending this research of the properties of this material through increases of scale and through reconsidering the potential for strengthening of the material through process refinement.</p> 2012-05-15 English text Kent State University Honors College / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1335733521 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1335733521 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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The Architectural Application of a Microbial Formed Sandstone, Created Through the Biofilm of the Bacteria Bacillus pasteurii |
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The Architectural Application of a Microbial Formed Sandstone, Created Through the Biofilm of the Bacteria Bacillus pasteurii |
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The Architectural Application of a Microbial Formed Sandstone, Created Through the Biofilm of the Bacteria Bacillus pasteurii |
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The Architectural Application of a Microbial Formed Sandstone, Created Through the Biofilm of the Bacteria Bacillus pasteurii |
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architectural application of a microbial formed sandstone, created through the biofilm of the bacteria bacillus pasteurii |
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Kent State University Honors College / OhioLINK |
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