Enhancing strength and durability of adobe bricks by introducing bio-inspired stabilisers
The aim of this study is to enhance the strength and the durability of adobe bricks by introducing bio-inspired stabilisers. This research was inspired by the high strength and durability of the termite mounds. The study investigates the stabiliser behind such strong natural constructions. The termi...
Main Author: | Balila, Amal |
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University of Reading
2017
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.749336 |
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