The document discusses materials for low-cost housing construction, comparing natural and man-made options. Natural materials include compressed earth blocks, bamboo, straw, bagasse cement boards, and mud plaster. They have advantages like low cost, sustainability, and local availability. Man-made options include fly ash, coal washery rejects, and aerocon panels. The document provides details on the properties and uses of different natural materials in housing construction. It emphasizes selecting materials based on criteria like cost, environmental friendliness, durability, and energy efficiency.
The document discusses low-cost and eco-friendly building materials. It introduces traditional materials like stone, cement, brick, and steel. It then discusses more sustainable alternatives like lime-sand bricks, paper bricks, masonry with rice husk ash, and zero cement blocks that use recycled materials. The document also mentions more sustainable cement options like Calera green cement and the use of recycled materials in road construction like reclaimed asphalt, plastic waste, and mine waste. The overall goal is to reduce costs and pollution from conventional building materials.
Bamboo prefabricated houses are presented as an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to conventional construction. Key points include:
- Houses are made of engineered bamboo boards that meet durability and quality standards. They can be erected quickly using minimal labor.
- Suitable for disaster-prone areas due to light weight and durability against earthquakes, winds, and rain. Also used for farm houses needing fast construction.
- Modular design allows easy transport and relocation. Houses provide natural insulation and are cost-effective compared to other materials.
Low cost building materials and construction techniquesYash Kotgirwar
This document discusses low cost building materials and construction techniques to reduce costs. It describes using natural materials like bamboo, compressed earth blocks, mud plaster and straw which are sustainable and have low embodied energy. Manufactured materials discussed include fly ash bricks and coal washery reject bricks. Construction techniques to reduce costs include rat trap bond, cob construction, wattle and daub, jack arch roofs and using jali brickwork. The document emphasizes using local, recycled and non-toxic materials to minimize costs while ensuring longevity and environmental friendliness of structures.
This document discusses housing challenges in developing countries and proposes solutions using locally available and cost-effective materials. It focuses on bamboo as a building material and provides details on its properties, uses in construction, treatment methods to improve durability, and new technologies developed to produce bamboo-based building components. The document also describes an interlocking compressed stabilized earth block system that provides a sustainable approach to low-cost housing construction through its use of locally sourced materials, energy efficiency, structural strength, and resistance to natural hazards.
Bamboo House India promotes bamboo as a sustainable and eco-friendly building material that provides earthquake resistant structures. It aims to utilize bamboo to provide sustainable livelihoods for rural communities. The presentation discusses myths and realities about bamboo construction, providing professional advice based on hands-on experience rather than ideology. It notes that quality bamboo homes are not synonymous with low-cost housing and aims for the same standards as traditional houses. Factors that influence the cost of bamboo buildings include the need for professionals to stay on-site, costs increasing with more complex designs, and prefabricated structures typically being more expensive than permanent ones.
This document discusses materials for low-cost housing construction in India. It describes natural materials like bamboo, earth, straw and fiber cement that are locally available and affordable. It also discusses man-made materials like fly ash, aerocon panels, cement hollow blocks and rice husks that can be used. These alternative materials allow for reduced construction costs through local sourcing and efficient designs while maintaining structural integrity. The document concludes that widespread use of these sustainable low-cost materials could address housing shortages by lowering material costs.
This document summarizes a student project studying bamboo structures in Nagpur City, India. It includes:
- An introduction to bamboo as a building material, describing its strength, sustainability, and earthquake resistance.
- Details of a bamboo pavilion constructed for the project, including floor plans, structural elements like columns, trusses, and foundations, as well as joinery details.
- Discussions of how bamboo was used specifically for the roof, columns, load transfer, and electrical wiring in the pavilion.
- Descriptions of common bamboo connection techniques.
- Acknowledgement that the project involved on-site measurements and documentation of existing bamboo structures.
Mud is an economical and sustainable building material that is abundant worldwide. It has low energy needs and is easily recycled. Various mud construction techniques exist, including cob, adobe blocks, rammed earth, and wattle and daub. Cob involves forming mud and straw mixtures by hand into walls, while adobe uses sun-dried brick formed from clay, sand, straw and water. Rammed earth compacts earth, gravel and lime into strong walls using wooden forms. Wattle and daub uses a lattice of wooden strips called wattle covered in daub, a sticky mud-based plaster. Mud architecture provides affordable housing and helps address issues of resources, energy use and the environment.
The document discusses low-cost and eco-friendly building materials. It introduces traditional materials like stone, cement, brick, and steel. It then discusses more sustainable alternatives like lime-sand bricks, paper bricks, masonry with rice husk ash, and zero cement blocks that use recycled materials. The document also mentions more sustainable cement options like Calera green cement and the use of recycled materials in road construction like reclaimed asphalt, plastic waste, and mine waste. The overall goal is to reduce costs and pollution from conventional building materials.
Bamboo prefabricated houses are presented as an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to conventional construction. Key points include:
- Houses are made of engineered bamboo boards that meet durability and quality standards. They can be erected quickly using minimal labor.
- Suitable for disaster-prone areas due to light weight and durability against earthquakes, winds, and rain. Also used for farm houses needing fast construction.
- Modular design allows easy transport and relocation. Houses provide natural insulation and are cost-effective compared to other materials.
Low cost building materials and construction techniquesYash Kotgirwar
This document discusses low cost building materials and construction techniques to reduce costs. It describes using natural materials like bamboo, compressed earth blocks, mud plaster and straw which are sustainable and have low embodied energy. Manufactured materials discussed include fly ash bricks and coal washery reject bricks. Construction techniques to reduce costs include rat trap bond, cob construction, wattle and daub, jack arch roofs and using jali brickwork. The document emphasizes using local, recycled and non-toxic materials to minimize costs while ensuring longevity and environmental friendliness of structures.
This document discusses housing challenges in developing countries and proposes solutions using locally available and cost-effective materials. It focuses on bamboo as a building material and provides details on its properties, uses in construction, treatment methods to improve durability, and new technologies developed to produce bamboo-based building components. The document also describes an interlocking compressed stabilized earth block system that provides a sustainable approach to low-cost housing construction through its use of locally sourced materials, energy efficiency, structural strength, and resistance to natural hazards.
Bamboo House India promotes bamboo as a sustainable and eco-friendly building material that provides earthquake resistant structures. It aims to utilize bamboo to provide sustainable livelihoods for rural communities. The presentation discusses myths and realities about bamboo construction, providing professional advice based on hands-on experience rather than ideology. It notes that quality bamboo homes are not synonymous with low-cost housing and aims for the same standards as traditional houses. Factors that influence the cost of bamboo buildings include the need for professionals to stay on-site, costs increasing with more complex designs, and prefabricated structures typically being more expensive than permanent ones.
This document discusses materials for low-cost housing construction in India. It describes natural materials like bamboo, earth, straw and fiber cement that are locally available and affordable. It also discusses man-made materials like fly ash, aerocon panels, cement hollow blocks and rice husks that can be used. These alternative materials allow for reduced construction costs through local sourcing and efficient designs while maintaining structural integrity. The document concludes that widespread use of these sustainable low-cost materials could address housing shortages by lowering material costs.
This document summarizes a student project studying bamboo structures in Nagpur City, India. It includes:
- An introduction to bamboo as a building material, describing its strength, sustainability, and earthquake resistance.
- Details of a bamboo pavilion constructed for the project, including floor plans, structural elements like columns, trusses, and foundations, as well as joinery details.
- Discussions of how bamboo was used specifically for the roof, columns, load transfer, and electrical wiring in the pavilion.
- Descriptions of common bamboo connection techniques.
- Acknowledgement that the project involved on-site measurements and documentation of existing bamboo structures.
Mud is an economical and sustainable building material that is abundant worldwide. It has low energy needs and is easily recycled. Various mud construction techniques exist, including cob, adobe blocks, rammed earth, and wattle and daub. Cob involves forming mud and straw mixtures by hand into walls, while adobe uses sun-dried brick formed from clay, sand, straw and water. Rammed earth compacts earth, gravel and lime into strong walls using wooden forms. Wattle and daub uses a lattice of wooden strips called wattle covered in daub, a sticky mud-based plaster. Mud architecture provides affordable housing and helps address issues of resources, energy use and the environment.
Aerocon Panels | Aerocon Blocks | Aadam EnterprisesUdayaraj K
1. Aerocon panels are prefabricated sandwich panels made of fiber reinforced cement sheets on both sides of a lightweight concrete core, providing a lightweight and durable solution for partitions, mezzanine floors, prefabricated structures, and more.
2. The panels have advantages of being fast to install due to their tongue and groove joint system and factory curing. They are strong, fire resistant, termite resistant, and provide acoustic and thermal insulation.
3. Aerocon panels can reduce construction costs by up to 20% due to their light weight and speed of installation compared to traditional construction. They also provide additional floor area of up to 5% by allowing thinner walls.
Comparison of conventional and nonconventional constructionSruthy4
This document discusses sustainable and cost-effective construction techniques, including the use of stabilized compressed earth blocks, reconstituted stone blocks, bamboo reinforced beams, and funicular shell roofing. It notes that building material and labor costs typically account for 65-70% of total costs. Some techniques highlighted include using waste materials in blocks, foundations using under-reamed piles, and exposed brick masonry. The document also outlines past and future work studying non-conventional materials and applications.
Low cost housing is needed to address issues like growing populations, rising land and construction costs, and to provide affordable options for low-income groups. Materials selection is key to reducing costs, prioritizing locally available, low embodied energy, and recyclable materials. Techniques like using waste materials in blocks, prefabricated panels, and composite materials can significantly reduce costs compared to conventional construction. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels is one promising system that reduces costs, speeds up construction, and still provides structural integrity for multi-story buildings. While low-cost techniques address affordability, proper design and limitations are still required.
UNIT 2 PREFABRICATION COMPONENTS | CE8022 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURESVenkateswaran S
Presented about Behaviour and types of structural components – Large panel systems – roof and floor slabs – Walls panels - Beams - Columns - Shear walls as per anna university
The document discusses several cost effective building materials including fly ash bricks, concrete masonry units, and soil cement blocks. Fly ash bricks are made from fly ash and water and cost 20% less than traditional clay bricks. Concrete masonry units use 1/3 less energy than burnt bricks and allow for steel reinforcement. Soil cement blocks are made from locally available soil, cement, and quarry dust and provide insulation without needing plaster.
Civil Engineering Materiel's 2017
Prepared By
MD. Sakin Morshed
Lecturer, Département Of Civil Engineering
Types of Materials:
Bricks
1. Hollow Blocks
2. Green Bricks
Making & Use
Differentiate green bricks for the materials they are constructed and there are several proposals (in line or already in progress) of bricks with different components:
Coal ash: This was an idea of a civil engineer, Henry Liu, in 1999, with a double environmental benefit. With this material the bricks are obtained at 212 degrees in 10 hours and take advantage of 45 million tons of the waste generated by coal power plants.
Hemp and straw: This brick and green has been used by Spanish companies. Despite the apparent fragility of the material hardness is similar to conventional ones. They have the disadvantage of being more expensive but well isolated from the outside temperature. This represents a savings of energy expenditure for heating and air conditioning, so that pays the price soon.
Used plastic and peanut shells: ecological bricks of this material are a creation of the Experimental Center for Economic Housing in Argentina who says they are tough, lightweight insulation and economic. In addition to producing energy savings possible recycling of waste for production.
Making Buildings Cost- Effective through Building DesignJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Presentation is an attempt to accumulate the ideas as to how to make buildings cost- effective through the use of architectural design. It highlights the critical role and importance of architectural design in making buildings not only cost-effective but also sustainable over its entire lfe-cycle
Low cost housing aims to reduce construction costs while maintaining safety and quality. Building material costs typically account for 65-70% of total costs, while labor accounts for 30-35%. Costs can be reduced by using locally available, low-cost materials and improving construction scheduling. Demonstration houses in various cities used materials like concrete blocks, filler slab roofs, and ferrocement doors to achieve costs of Rs.40,000-60,000 per unit. Waste materials and industrial byproducts can also be utilized in building materials to further reduce expenses.
Laurie Baker was an architect in India who pioneered the use of alternative and sustainable building techniques. He designed over 1,000 homes and other buildings using local and natural materials to reduce costs. Some of his techniques included using brick jalis for natural ventilation, mangalore roof tiles, and filler slabs. At the Centre for Development Studies in Trivandrum, he designed buildings that curved around the hilly landscape and trees, with courtyards providing microclimate control. Baker's work demonstrated affordable and environmentally-friendly architecture adapted to India's climate and traditional styles.
Bamboo Construction - Natuurlijk bouwen kun jij ook - Juan Carlos Gaviria Mo...Max Verhoeven
This document provides information on bamboo construction and architecture. It discusses why bamboo is a sustainable building material as it is fast-growing, sequesters carbon, and has other environmental benefits. Bamboo is also described as being safe, earthquake proof, and economically beneficial if locally produced. The document outlines different bamboo species and properties, traditional and modern bamboo architecture examples, and processes for selecting, harvesting, treating and working with bamboo for construction purposes. Design principles for bamboo structures are also presented.
This document discusses sustainability approaches for historic buildings. It argues that existing buildings will remain dominant and need upgrading, and that historic buildings make up a small percentage but face the same challenges. While conservation designations can be seen as restrictive, opportunities exist to improve sustainability through approaches that respect a building's history and character. Examples are provided of projects that enhanced sustainability through efficient and sensitive upgrades that enhanced viability of historic structures. The document advocates considering all aspects of sustainability and adapting solutions to a building's existing operation and significance.
These alternate building materials can be used when it meets the respective specifications in the code of practice. Here some new materials and technology is discussed as well and a list many alternate materials for foundation, roof and walls are presented with details of each.
alternative building materials for houses
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Low cost residential building using locally available materialsPuspendu Ray
The document discusses strategies for low-cost residential building using locally available materials. It proposes using locally sourced materials and construction techniques to reduce costs. Rat-trap bond brickwork, soil cement blocks, hollow concrete blocks, and filler slab roofing are presented as methods to lower expenses. The techniques aim to cut building material and labor costs by 25-40% compared to traditional construction, making housing more affordable.
Low cost housing refers to houses that are inexpensive to build. IT doesn't mean that the houses will be inexpensive to live in.
The goal of low-cost housing is to save money while also maintaining buildings quality.
Following Properties Reduces Cost of Construction:
Locally available materials .
Improved skills and technology.
Without sacrificing the strength, performance and life of the structure.
Low cost houisng and alternate building materialsNaresh Yadav
This document summarizes a presentation on using prefabricated and alternate building materials for low-cost housing. Some key points:
- Prefabricated components like precast concrete planks, panels, and lintels can reduce construction costs by eliminating shuttering and scaffolding. Standardizing components increases speed and productivity.
- Alternate materials like fly ash bricks, hollow concrete blocks, and lime can also reduce costs when used for walls. Larger wall blocks use less mortar.
- A demonstration housing project in Bangalore used materials like solid concrete blocks, RCC slabs, and precast doors to build 252 units for Rs. 60,000 each. Overall costs were reduced by 30-50
This document provides information about Himalayan Bamboo Pvt Ltd, a company that promotes bamboo as a sustainable and earthquake-resistant building material for rebuilding after Nepal's earthquakes. Bamboo houses are stronger and more energy efficient than other materials. The document outlines how bamboo structures resist earthquakes and shares details of the company's previous bamboo building projects. It also describes the bamboo supply chain and highlights how bamboo construction can significantly reduce housing costs while providing income and jobs. Floor plans for sample rural bamboo houses with details on bedrooms, kitchen and toilets are included.
Alternate Building Materials,Alternative Construction Technology and Rain Wat...Rajesh Kolli
The Core of any construction project is its design and at basic level is the materials used.
During the first phase of civilization we used the raw material such as leaves, branches and animal hides for the construction but with increase in our intellect we started improvising other materials such as stone, clay and timber.
With growing time we developed other materials such as brick and concrete, these materials went under great change and stayed till date from the starting of Egyptian civilisation to the present one.
The sudden change in the palate for construction was marked by the INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION giving birth to various materials such as metals, glass and steel. It gave rise to many new technologies.
After the industrial revolution many materials had come up over these years. Such as PVC and plastics , many types of concrete like ferrocrete & precast, GRF etc. even now lot of researches are going on new materials and about increasing the efficiency of earlier one.
This document discusses alternative building materials that can be used instead of conventional materials. It begins by outlining the need for alternative materials due to increasing demand for housing and the environmental impacts of conventional materials. It then lists several alternative materials like hollow concrete blocks, fly ash bricks, rice husk ash, ferrocement, and plastic wood. For each material, it provides details on what it is and its advantages over conventional materials. Overall, the document promotes using alternative materials for construction to address housing needs in a more sustainable way.
This document provides information on various low cost building components that can be used for construction. It discusses precast solid cement concrete blocks, precast concrete stone masonry blocks, hollow and solid lightweight concrete masonry units, precast reinforced concrete door and window frames, ferrocement roofing channels, and other components. These alternative materials provide benefits like reduced cost, improved strength and durability, thermal efficiency, and environmental sustainability compared to traditional building materials.
This document discusses low-cost building materials and construction techniques for developing affordable housing. It begins by outlining common problems in developing countries like population growth, urbanization, and shortage of affordable materials. It then lists several alternative building materials that can help address these issues in a more sustainable and cost-effective way, such as fly ash bricks, hollow concrete blocks, bamboo, and composites. The document emphasizes selecting materials that are locally available, use recycled waste, and require less energy intensive manufacturing to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Government policies and initiatives for developing low-cost and affordable housing are also mentioned.
Aerocon Panels | Aerocon Blocks | Aadam EnterprisesUdayaraj K
1. Aerocon panels are prefabricated sandwich panels made of fiber reinforced cement sheets on both sides of a lightweight concrete core, providing a lightweight and durable solution for partitions, mezzanine floors, prefabricated structures, and more.
2. The panels have advantages of being fast to install due to their tongue and groove joint system and factory curing. They are strong, fire resistant, termite resistant, and provide acoustic and thermal insulation.
3. Aerocon panels can reduce construction costs by up to 20% due to their light weight and speed of installation compared to traditional construction. They also provide additional floor area of up to 5% by allowing thinner walls.
Comparison of conventional and nonconventional constructionSruthy4
This document discusses sustainable and cost-effective construction techniques, including the use of stabilized compressed earth blocks, reconstituted stone blocks, bamboo reinforced beams, and funicular shell roofing. It notes that building material and labor costs typically account for 65-70% of total costs. Some techniques highlighted include using waste materials in blocks, foundations using under-reamed piles, and exposed brick masonry. The document also outlines past and future work studying non-conventional materials and applications.
Low cost housing is needed to address issues like growing populations, rising land and construction costs, and to provide affordable options for low-income groups. Materials selection is key to reducing costs, prioritizing locally available, low embodied energy, and recyclable materials. Techniques like using waste materials in blocks, prefabricated panels, and composite materials can significantly reduce costs compared to conventional construction. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum panels is one promising system that reduces costs, speeds up construction, and still provides structural integrity for multi-story buildings. While low-cost techniques address affordability, proper design and limitations are still required.
UNIT 2 PREFABRICATION COMPONENTS | CE8022 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURESVenkateswaran S
Presented about Behaviour and types of structural components – Large panel systems – roof and floor slabs – Walls panels - Beams - Columns - Shear walls as per anna university
The document discusses several cost effective building materials including fly ash bricks, concrete masonry units, and soil cement blocks. Fly ash bricks are made from fly ash and water and cost 20% less than traditional clay bricks. Concrete masonry units use 1/3 less energy than burnt bricks and allow for steel reinforcement. Soil cement blocks are made from locally available soil, cement, and quarry dust and provide insulation without needing plaster.
Civil Engineering Materiel's 2017
Prepared By
MD. Sakin Morshed
Lecturer, Département Of Civil Engineering
Types of Materials:
Bricks
1. Hollow Blocks
2. Green Bricks
Making & Use
Differentiate green bricks for the materials they are constructed and there are several proposals (in line or already in progress) of bricks with different components:
Coal ash: This was an idea of a civil engineer, Henry Liu, in 1999, with a double environmental benefit. With this material the bricks are obtained at 212 degrees in 10 hours and take advantage of 45 million tons of the waste generated by coal power plants.
Hemp and straw: This brick and green has been used by Spanish companies. Despite the apparent fragility of the material hardness is similar to conventional ones. They have the disadvantage of being more expensive but well isolated from the outside temperature. This represents a savings of energy expenditure for heating and air conditioning, so that pays the price soon.
Used plastic and peanut shells: ecological bricks of this material are a creation of the Experimental Center for Economic Housing in Argentina who says they are tough, lightweight insulation and economic. In addition to producing energy savings possible recycling of waste for production.
Making Buildings Cost- Effective through Building DesignJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Presentation is an attempt to accumulate the ideas as to how to make buildings cost- effective through the use of architectural design. It highlights the critical role and importance of architectural design in making buildings not only cost-effective but also sustainable over its entire lfe-cycle
Low cost housing aims to reduce construction costs while maintaining safety and quality. Building material costs typically account for 65-70% of total costs, while labor accounts for 30-35%. Costs can be reduced by using locally available, low-cost materials and improving construction scheduling. Demonstration houses in various cities used materials like concrete blocks, filler slab roofs, and ferrocement doors to achieve costs of Rs.40,000-60,000 per unit. Waste materials and industrial byproducts can also be utilized in building materials to further reduce expenses.
Laurie Baker was an architect in India who pioneered the use of alternative and sustainable building techniques. He designed over 1,000 homes and other buildings using local and natural materials to reduce costs. Some of his techniques included using brick jalis for natural ventilation, mangalore roof tiles, and filler slabs. At the Centre for Development Studies in Trivandrum, he designed buildings that curved around the hilly landscape and trees, with courtyards providing microclimate control. Baker's work demonstrated affordable and environmentally-friendly architecture adapted to India's climate and traditional styles.
Bamboo Construction - Natuurlijk bouwen kun jij ook - Juan Carlos Gaviria Mo...Max Verhoeven
This document provides information on bamboo construction and architecture. It discusses why bamboo is a sustainable building material as it is fast-growing, sequesters carbon, and has other environmental benefits. Bamboo is also described as being safe, earthquake proof, and economically beneficial if locally produced. The document outlines different bamboo species and properties, traditional and modern bamboo architecture examples, and processes for selecting, harvesting, treating and working with bamboo for construction purposes. Design principles for bamboo structures are also presented.
This document discusses sustainability approaches for historic buildings. It argues that existing buildings will remain dominant and need upgrading, and that historic buildings make up a small percentage but face the same challenges. While conservation designations can be seen as restrictive, opportunities exist to improve sustainability through approaches that respect a building's history and character. Examples are provided of projects that enhanced sustainability through efficient and sensitive upgrades that enhanced viability of historic structures. The document advocates considering all aspects of sustainability and adapting solutions to a building's existing operation and significance.
These alternate building materials can be used when it meets the respective specifications in the code of practice. Here some new materials and technology is discussed as well and a list many alternate materials for foundation, roof and walls are presented with details of each.
alternative building materials for houses
alternative building materials and methods
alternative home construction materials
alternative construction materials
alternative brick building materials
wood alternative materials
alternative building products
wood alternatives for construction
interesting civil engineering topics
civil engineering topics for presentation
civil seminar topics ppt
civil engineering seminar topics 2018
seminar topics pdf
best seminar topics for civil engineering
seminar topics for mechanical engineers
latest civil engineering seminar topics
Low cost residential building using locally available materialsPuspendu Ray
The document discusses strategies for low-cost residential building using locally available materials. It proposes using locally sourced materials and construction techniques to reduce costs. Rat-trap bond brickwork, soil cement blocks, hollow concrete blocks, and filler slab roofing are presented as methods to lower expenses. The techniques aim to cut building material and labor costs by 25-40% compared to traditional construction, making housing more affordable.
Low cost housing refers to houses that are inexpensive to build. IT doesn't mean that the houses will be inexpensive to live in.
The goal of low-cost housing is to save money while also maintaining buildings quality.
Following Properties Reduces Cost of Construction:
Locally available materials .
Improved skills and technology.
Without sacrificing the strength, performance and life of the structure.
Low cost houisng and alternate building materialsNaresh Yadav
This document summarizes a presentation on using prefabricated and alternate building materials for low-cost housing. Some key points:
- Prefabricated components like precast concrete planks, panels, and lintels can reduce construction costs by eliminating shuttering and scaffolding. Standardizing components increases speed and productivity.
- Alternate materials like fly ash bricks, hollow concrete blocks, and lime can also reduce costs when used for walls. Larger wall blocks use less mortar.
- A demonstration housing project in Bangalore used materials like solid concrete blocks, RCC slabs, and precast doors to build 252 units for Rs. 60,000 each. Overall costs were reduced by 30-50
This document provides information about Himalayan Bamboo Pvt Ltd, a company that promotes bamboo as a sustainable and earthquake-resistant building material for rebuilding after Nepal's earthquakes. Bamboo houses are stronger and more energy efficient than other materials. The document outlines how bamboo structures resist earthquakes and shares details of the company's previous bamboo building projects. It also describes the bamboo supply chain and highlights how bamboo construction can significantly reduce housing costs while providing income and jobs. Floor plans for sample rural bamboo houses with details on bedrooms, kitchen and toilets are included.
Alternate Building Materials,Alternative Construction Technology and Rain Wat...Rajesh Kolli
The Core of any construction project is its design and at basic level is the materials used.
During the first phase of civilization we used the raw material such as leaves, branches and animal hides for the construction but with increase in our intellect we started improvising other materials such as stone, clay and timber.
With growing time we developed other materials such as brick and concrete, these materials went under great change and stayed till date from the starting of Egyptian civilisation to the present one.
The sudden change in the palate for construction was marked by the INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION giving birth to various materials such as metals, glass and steel. It gave rise to many new technologies.
After the industrial revolution many materials had come up over these years. Such as PVC and plastics , many types of concrete like ferrocrete & precast, GRF etc. even now lot of researches are going on new materials and about increasing the efficiency of earlier one.
This document discusses alternative building materials that can be used instead of conventional materials. It begins by outlining the need for alternative materials due to increasing demand for housing and the environmental impacts of conventional materials. It then lists several alternative materials like hollow concrete blocks, fly ash bricks, rice husk ash, ferrocement, and plastic wood. For each material, it provides details on what it is and its advantages over conventional materials. Overall, the document promotes using alternative materials for construction to address housing needs in a more sustainable way.
This document provides information on various low cost building components that can be used for construction. It discusses precast solid cement concrete blocks, precast concrete stone masonry blocks, hollow and solid lightweight concrete masonry units, precast reinforced concrete door and window frames, ferrocement roofing channels, and other components. These alternative materials provide benefits like reduced cost, improved strength and durability, thermal efficiency, and environmental sustainability compared to traditional building materials.
This document discusses low-cost building materials and construction techniques for developing affordable housing. It begins by outlining common problems in developing countries like population growth, urbanization, and shortage of affordable materials. It then lists several alternative building materials that can help address these issues in a more sustainable and cost-effective way, such as fly ash bricks, hollow concrete blocks, bamboo, and composites. The document emphasizes selecting materials that are locally available, use recycled waste, and require less energy intensive manufacturing to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Government policies and initiatives for developing low-cost and affordable housing are also mentioned.
Eco- friendly building materials and construction techniques in India.shivangi5796
This document discusses eco-friendly building materials and construction techniques used in India. It introduces various eco-friendly materials like fly ash bricks, compressed earth blocks, and ferrocement panels. It outlines properties and sources of these materials and selection criteria for eco-friendly materials. Examples of specific eco-friendly materials are described in detail like their uses and features. A comparative study is conducted between conventional and eco-friendly structural systems using a sustainable decision support system, finding the eco-friendly system to score higher in sustainability. The conclusion is that eco-friendly materials can help attain sustainability and reduce environmental harm compared to conventional materials.
Decision making for selection of material for constructing “Green Building” ...Sadia Rahat
The document discusses decision making for selecting materials for green building construction. It describes green buildings as structures that reduce natural resource consumption and meet certain sustainability standards. The document outlines various green building materials like compressed earth block, hemp block, timber, and their pros and cons. It also details the decision making process, which involves problem recognition, information gathering, establishing evaluation principles, brainstorming alternatives, analyzing alternatives based on principles, and selecting the optimal material. For the given problem of green building construction, compressed earth block is selected as the best material due to its economic feasibility, high strength, and environmental benefits.
This document discusses eco-friendly building materials. It defines eco-friendly materials as those that cause minimum damage to the environment from raw material extraction through the final product. Key properties of eco-friendly materials are that they require minimum energy for manufacturing, are recyclable and reusable, and are locally available. Examples discussed include bamboo, mud bricks, fly ash bricks and plywood made from agricultural waste. The document also explores how to determine if a material is truly eco-friendly based on factors like availability, embodied energy, and potential environmental impacts.
This document discusses the aim of designing cost effective bricks using waste materials without compromising strength or durability. The objectives are to minimize material handling costs and produce affordable bricks. There is a need for alternate materials as traditional production cannot meet demand. Advantages of these bricks include being economical since raw materials are easily available, hard, durable, and having good compressive strength for ordinary construction. They also reduce waste and have low maintenance costs. Technologies used include making high strength bricks from plastic, economical and eco-friendly bricks from glass and clay, load bearing bricks from fly ash, and bricks with thermal and acoustic properties from rice husk ash.
AR3002 SUSTAINABILITY IN MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION SUSTAINABLE DEIGN UNIT 4.pdfNiveditha Mani Sasidharan
Sustainability in choice of materials and construction techniques/ methods. Embodied energy in
buildings. Use of local materials. Recyclable products. Eco building materials and construction. Bio
mimicry, Zero energy buildings, Photo voltaic electricity generation. Thermal energy storage.
Nano technology and smart materials.
The document summarizes a seminar presentation on green concrete. Green concrete uses less energy in production and produces less carbon dioxide than traditional concrete by utilizing industrial waste and recycled materials. It provides environmental benefits such as longer lifespan, reduced energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. Green concrete can be produced using ceramic waste as aggregates and fly ash or microsilica to replace some cement. This makes concrete production more sustainable while improving properties such as strength, durability and heat resistance. Although higher initial costs are a limitation, green concrete has growing potential in India to reduce environmental impact of the concrete industry.
Creating low-cost housing involves several considerations and strategies to minimize construction expenses while ensuring safety, functionality, and durability
This document discusses green building materials and construction techniques. It begins by defining what makes a building "green" and then discusses several green building features like efficient energy and water use, renewable energy, and use of sustainable materials. It provides examples of green building materials like wool bricks, fly ash bricks, and solar tiles. It also covers green construction techniques such as prefabricating materials, construction waste management, and using materials selected for their recycled content and local sources. Overall, the document promotes adopting green building practices to reduce environmental impacts throughout the construction process.
This document discusses green building materials and construction techniques. It begins by defining what makes a building "green" and then discusses several green building features like efficient energy and water use, renewable energy, and use of sustainable materials. It provides examples of green building materials like wool bricks, fly ash bricks, and solar tiles. It also covers green construction techniques such as prefabricating materials, construction waste management, and using materials selected for their recycled content and local sources. Overall, the document promotes adopting green building practices to reduce environmental impacts throughout the construction process.
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2. ❑ The selection of building materials should meet the needs of
local conditions to improve quality of life for the most
needed ones by building new structures and/or by
improving existing structures.
❑ Findings show that up to 60 % of the total cost of a low-
income housing project is allocated to engineering design
and construction materials.
❑ Moreover, walls constitute up to 50% of the total cost of
materials and up to 45% of total construction time.
❑ Material origin, production techniques and labour
requirements all have major impacts on the selection of
wall building material.
❑ The analysis of particular local conditions will determine
where materials are most suitable for their use.
❑ Furthermore, the time when materials and techniques were
/ are mostly used will determine whether they could be
classified as traditional or contemporary.
❑ The regularity of use will determine whether materials and
methods could be classified as conventional or alternative.
❑ Use of low cost building materials for construction of low
cost housing increases the access to buildings by low
income group peoples.
❑ Low cost housing can be achieved by use of efficient
planning and project management, low cost materials,
economical construction technologies and use of alternate
construction methods available.
❑ The profit gained from use of such methods can decrease
the cost of construction and make the low cost housing
accessible to all.
❑ The use of low cost alternate building materials also
prevents the rise of construction cost due to use of scarce
building materials which eventually increase the cost of the
project.
INTRODUCTION
3. Selection of Low Cost Building Materials for Low Cost Housing
❑ The first step to low cost building material selection is to
select eco-friendly building materials. This also enhances
the sustainable design principle.
❑ The life cycle of a building is pre-building, building and post-
building stages.
❑ Each stage of building should be such that they help
conserve the energy.
❑ These three stages indicate flow of building materials
through different stages of a building.
❑ Pre-building stage mainly consists of manufacture which is
subdivided in processing, packing and transport.
❑ The building phase mainly consists of construction,
operation, maintenance and disposal last the stage where
the material can be recycled or reused.
MATERIALS SELECTION CRIETRIA
4. ❑ Manufacturing of Low Cost Building Materials :-
□Environmental friendly
□ Improve technologies for production
□ Reduction in waste generation
❑ Use of Recycled Waste as Building Materials:-
□ Waste produced can be used for the production of a
material cheaper in cost
❑ Use of Natural Low Cost Building Materials :-
□ Natural materials are sustainable and environmental
friendly
□ Materials like stone , wood ,lime ,bamboo ,sand have low
embodied energy
❑ Use of Local Building Materials :-
□ Reduces transportation dependence
□ Suitable for local environment
❑ Use of non-toxic Building Materials :-
□ Materials to be free from any kind of toxins
□ Higher air cycling required if any highly organic volatile
compounds are used
❑ Longevity, Durability and Maintenance :-
□ Use of durable construction materials decreases the
maintenance cost
□ Low maintenance cost saves a lot of building operating
costs
❑ Recyclability and Reusability :-
□ In a form so that it can be recycled or reused. Ex- Plastics
❑ Biodegradability :-
□ Decompose naturally when discarded
□ Not produce toxic gases while decomposition
❑ Using Energy Efficient Building Materials
□ Energy efficiently of a building material can be measured
through various factors as its R value, shading coefficient,
luminous efficiency or fuel efficiency. Energy efficient
materials must reduce the amount of generated energy.
MATERIALS SELECTION CRIETRIA
5. ❑ Low cost Housing materials can be broadly classified
into natural materials and manmade materials according
to the source of the building materials.
LOW COST HOUSING MATERIALS
NATURAL MATERIALS :-
❑ Random Straw or Coconut Fibres Stabilised Soil
❑ Bamboo
❑ Compressed Earth Block
❑ Non –erodible Mud Plaster
❑ Straw
❑ Fibre Cement Composites
❑ Bagasse Composite boards
MAN MADE MATERIALS :-
❑ Fly Ash
❑ Coal Washery Rejects
❑ Aerocon Panels
❑ Ferro Cement 5
6. NATURAL MATERIALS :-
1. RANDOM STRAW OR COCONUT FIBRES STABILISED SOIL
• Ancient construction material used in many countries
• Have both strength and durability
• Compacted material
• 1% of straw increases the strength by three time as
compared to no straw
• Coconut fibres increases the durability
• Sulphur coating enhances the water resistance
2. COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCK
• Raw earth stabilized by cement or lime
• Also known as Adobe bricks ,light in weight
• Non toxic
• Fire resistant ,Sound resistant
• Low transportation cost
• Insect resistant as they are very dense
• Available in customizable sizes
• Used in stucco work for exteriors
7. NATURAL MATERIALS :-
3. BAMBOO
• India is the largest producer,50% of world production
• Easily affordable
• Easy assembly and long durability
• High tensile strength, than steel
• Fire resistant unto 4000 deg C
• High elasticity hence used in earthquake prone areas
• Low weight –easy for transportation and assembly
DETAILS:-
The types of bamboo foundation identified are:
• Bamboo in direct ground contact
• Bamboo on rock or preformed concrete footings
• Bamboo incorporated into concrete footings
• Composite bamboo/concrete columns
• Bamboo reinforced concrete
• Bamboo piles
Floors :-
▪ structural bamboo elements
▪ bamboo decking
Walls :-
This infill can take many forms:
▪ Whole or halved
▪ bamboo culms
▪ Whole or halved vertical or horizontal bamboo
▪ culms, with or without bamboo mats
▪ Split or flattened bamboo, with mats and/or plaster
▪ Bajareque
▪ Wattle (wattle and daub, lath and plaster, quincha)
▪ Woven bamboo, with or without plaster
▪ Bamboo panels
8. NATURAL MATERIALS :-
4. NON-ERODIBLE MUD PLASTER
• Economical process of preventing mud walls from erosion
• Mud mixed with bitumen and kerosene oil
• Resistant to water
5. STRAW
• Fire resistant
• Thermal insulation
• Soil and Moisture insulation
• Non toxic
Life Extended Thatch Roofing
• Treating with copper sulphate solution decreases the
biodegradability
• Treatment of roof surface with phosphorylated spray or
CNSL oil imparts
o Water proofing
o Termite resistance
o Fire resistance
o Weathering resistance
Improved Thatched Roofing
• CBRI advise to add mud platers in between to increase
fire and water resistance.
9. NATURAL MATERIALS :-
6. FIBRE CEMENT COMPOSITES
• Natural fibre used with cement as an alternative building
material
• Fibres used like bagasse , cereal straw, corn and cotton
stalk ,kenalf/rice husk
• Imparts
o Light weight
o High strength to weight ratio
o Corrosion resistance
o High fracture toughness
o High flexibility o Resistance to cracking
o Add workability
7. CEMENT COMPOSITES
BAGASSE CEMENT – BOARDSAND PANELS
• Fibrous matter after sugar is extracted
• Sugarcane bagasse and Portland cement is mixed
• High density boards .
BAGASSE P.V.C BOARDS
• Sugarcane bagasse and PVC is mixed as a binder
• Inherent self extinguishing property
• Used in door shutters, sanitary fixtures, pipes, cable,
cabinets.
BAGASSE P.V.C BOARDS ( JUTEAND COIR )
• Widely available in India .
Coir-CNSL Board
o used for window and door shutter, partitioning, false ceiling,
furniture etc.
o Single layer flat pressed medium density board
o Low water absorption, workable with wood tools
o Paintable, pre laminable, screw able
10. NATURAL MATERIALS :-
BAGASSE P.V.C BOARDS ( JUTEAND COIR )
Coir-CNSL Thermal Insulation Board
o Coconut fibres as reinforcing material
o CNSL as natural binder
o Low density for moderate thermal insulation.
Jute - Coir Composites
o Economic alternative for wood
o Eg-coir ply boards with jute face veneer, coir plus waste
rubber inside.
Coconut And Wooden Chips Roofing Chips
o Coconut fibres and wooden chips soaked in water for 2
hours and then drained off
o Mixed with cement and layedover corrugated mould kept
under pressure for 8-10 hours
o CNSL oil can also be used as a natural binder
Coir-CNSL Thermal Insulation
Board
11. NATURAL MATERIALS :-
TABLE :1 Availability of natural fibre in India and its application
in building materials
ITEM SOURCE APPLICATION IN BUILDING MATERIALS
RICE HUSK RICE MILLS As fuel , for manufacturing building
materials and products for production
of rice husk binder , fibrous building
panels , bricks, acid proof cement.
BANANA
LEAVE /
STALK
BANANA PLANTS In the manufacture of buildings boards
, fire resistance fibre board.
COCONUT
HUSK
COIR FIBRE
INDUSTRY
In the manufacture of building boards
, roofing sheets , insulation boards ,
building panels , as a line weight
aggregate , coir fibre reinforced
composite boards.
GROUNDNUT
SHELL
GROUNDNUT OIL
MILLS
In the manufacture of buildings panels
, building blocks ,for making chip
boards , roofing sheets , particle
boards.
JUTE FIBRE JUTE INDUSTRY For making chip boards, roofing sheets
, door shutter
RICE/ WHEAT
STRAW
AGRICULTURAL
FARM
Manufacturing of roofing units and
walls panels / boards.
SAW MILL
WASTE
SAW MILLS /
WOOD
Manufacture of cement bonded
wood chips , blocks , boards , particle
boards , insulation boards , briquettes .
SISAL FIBRES SISAL
PLANTATION
For plastering of walls and for making
roofing sheets , composite board with
rice husk , cement roofing sheet ,
roofing tiles , manufacturing of paper
and pulp.
COTTON
STALK
COTTON
PLANTATION
Fibre boards , panel , door shutters ,
roofing sheets , autoclaved cement
composite , paper , plastering of walls
12. TABLE :2 The properties of building materials in consideration.
PROPERTIES BAMBOO CONCRETE
BLOCKS
FERROCEMENT
AND AEROCON
PANELS
STRUCTURAL Works better with
moisture in shear
forces; have high
flexibility than
steel and lower
young’s
modulus.
Can be given
strength as per
required ; less
mortar joint as
size bigger
which
increases
stability.
Light weight and
requires no wet
plastering
(Aerocon); high
strength , low
density and high
crack resistance of
mortar . (ferro
cement ).
THERMAL Excellent Excellent Excellent
TEMPERATURE
AND WATER
RESISTANCE
Moderate Excellent Excellent
BUILDABILITY Moderate Excellent Excellent
COST (IN RS/
SM )
Depends on
thickness 1*
31.25 Depends on
thickness 2*
PROPERTIES FIBRE – CEMENT
COMPOSITES
FLY ASH BRICKS
STRUCTURAL The light weight , high
strength to weight
ratio , corrosion
resistance , crack
resistance , flexibility ,
lightness.
Reduce pollution , save
energy , reduce mercury
pollution and cost 20 %
less than traditional clay
brick manufacturing ,
high strength , lower
water penetration .
THERMAL Excellent Excellent
TEMPERATURE AND
WATER RESISTANCE
Moderate Excellent
BUILDABILITY Excellent Excellent
COST (IN RS/ SM ) Depends on fibre 3* 62.66
13. TABLE :2 The properties of building materials in consideration.
PROPERTIES MUD
BLOCKS
COMPRESS
ED
RICE HUSK STRAW BALE (WITH
BRICKS)
STRUCTURAL Economic
and
energy
efficient .
Pozzoloanic ,
economical ,
corrosion resistance
increases , light
weight final product .
Stable and high
load bearing
power.
THERMAL Excellent Moderate Moderate
TEMPERATURE
AND WATER
RESISTANCE
Excellent Depends on
composition as it is
used as admixtures.
Also depends on
brick composition
as it is mixed with
the brick and with
mud.
BUILDABILITY Excellent Moderate Moderate
COST (IN RS/
SM )
15.625 NA NA
NATURAL MATERIALS :-
MAN MADE MATERIALS :-
1. FLY ASH
• Mineral residue after burning burning coal and fine glass
• Constitutes of silica, alumina and iron .
Fly Ash Bricks
o Class C fly ash and water
o Due to high calcium oxide its self cementing
o Energy efficient
o Lower water penetration, light weight, thermal insulation
14. MAN MADE MATERIALS :-
2. COAL WASHERY REJECTS BRICKS
• Left over after fluidised bed combustion
• Uses water and reduces air and land pollution
• Energy efficient
• Red mud, coal ash, etcfrom large scale industries can be
used
• These are mixed with lime pozollona and cement to form
bricks
3. AEROCON PANELS
• Inorganic bonded sandwich panels
• 2 fibre cement sheets engulfing a Portland cement mix
with fibres of silica's and micaceous aggregates
• Light weight, thermal insulation, fire and sound resistant
• Termite and weather resistant
• Suitable for seismic or cyclone prone zones
2. COAL WASHERY
REJECT BRICKS
3. AEROCON PANELS
15. MAN MADE MATERIALS :-
4. FERRO CEMENT
• Thin walled versatile high strength cement based
composite material
• Cement mortar reinforced with 2-3 layers of wire mesh
• Light weight high strength
PLASTER
Calcium Silicate Plaster
o Derived from Wollanstonite naturally occurring
calcium silicate
o Does not emit VOC or any other harmful gases
o Gives a smooth finish.
Fibre Reinforced clay plaster
o Natural or artificial fibre(polypropylene)
o Achieve better sticking properties
o Less Brittles
ROOFING
Bamboo Matt Roofing Corrugated Sheets
o Better than clay and Mangalore tiles
o Preferred for semi permanent structures
16. CHARACTERISTICS OF LOW COST
BUILDING MATERIALS :-
1. Easy to manufacture
2. Easy affordability
3. Easy Erection/commissioning
4. Faster & cheaper construction
5. Effective Waste utilization
6. Energy efficient and Environment friendly
ESTIMATED COST SAVINGS ON
USING INNOVATIVE / COST
EFFECCTING BUILDING
MATERIALS / TECHNOLOGIES :-
SR. NO COST – EFFECTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES
IN PLACE OF
CONVENTIONAL
OPTIONS
% OF
SAVINGS
1 85 mm thick sloping RCC RCC 110 MM 30
2 Ferrocement shell roofing RCC 40
3 RCC plank over RCC joists RCC 10
4 RCC door frames Timber frames 30
17. ESTIMATED COST SAVINGS ON
USING INNOVATIVE / COST
EFFECCTING BUILDING
MATERIALS / TECHNOLOGIES :-
SR. NO COST – EFFECTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES
IN PLACE OF
CONVENTIONAL
OPTIONS
% OF
SAVINGS
5 Frameless doors (only inserts) Frames and shutters 50
6 Ferrocement door shutters Timber shutters (second
class timber )
30
7 RCC window frames Timber frames 30
8 RCC jallies Timber windows /
ventilations
50
9 Precast RCC shelves units Timber / concrete 20-35
10 Precast Ferrocement shelves Timber / concrete 35-45
11 Ferrocement manhole
covers
Steel / concrete 50-40
12 Ferrocement water tank Rigid PVC 60
13 Precast thin lintels RCC lintels 25
14 Precast sunshades Cast sunshades 30
15 Ferrocement sun shades –
cum – lintel
RCC lintel-cum-
sunshades
50
16 Brick arch for lintels RCC lintels 30