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AECT Impact 2001A Compressed Earth Block Machine
The AECT Impact 2001A Compressed Earth Block Machine is an automated machine that produces about 2,400 blocks per 8 hour day, powered by a 7 HP diesel engine.
March 10, 2013
How to Build a Compressed Earth Block Home
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Amazing and really helpful. I wonder what consistency the soil has. If it does have a certain consistency, would hay be helpful for this method?
May be another and simple way to build a bouse of mud blocks. First to reduce the high cost. 2nd to be available for living. 3rd if possible to have a clay blocks.
I need to study more about this clay Interlocking brick/blocks pratically,where can i find more Tips on how you can do once you rearch the last row for renter,
How can i do the finish with out loose the breathing property of the ceb block? thanks
Interested in teaching the wisdom of this approach.
Wanting to find a way to build a house with interlocking blocks that does not require mortar. It needs to be most cost effective , (to be done in philippines), it needs to be able to withstand strong strong winds, storms, and earthquakes. I have read about Habiterra but their machine to make the blocks cost $7,500. I am searching for something that can do the same job with much less initial cost. It needs to be a good idea and option. Plus, to have the machine you have to buy it from Habiterra.
yours,
Irving Everson
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how many blocks did you use for the construction of the house ?
I wonder why they did not make the pillars, in front of the house, with the same blocks.
Do you have any information regarding the costing of rammed earth building . Eg ball park figure for a two story building that consists of 3 large sized rooms plus male , female and disabled bathrooms upper and lower levels?
I am currently doing a project on low-cost housing in hilly regions of Nepal and this article has provided me with a great insight on utilization of local resources. Thank you.
Hello Rob
God bless you. Always
You finish with a lime render. This maintains the breathability of the walls.
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HI
i am very interested in ceb but am trying to find ways to build without or as little cement as possible .i am also interested in how to make a two story house as well i was told you need steel to do this .i am just learning of the methods and the different brick styles that are used and trying to figure out what is best for my needs.i am also wondering about the rh factors of he brick .sory it may not be called rh factor the ability to keep it warm and or cold . thank for anyones help
Not a geologist myself, but I think the consistency should be such that it has enough sand for compressibility and enough fine clay for adhesiveness.
has this building method being introduced to Nigeria yet?
I think creating more prominent interlocking protrusions.Might negate the need for rebars.
I need to construct but wear I can buy mud block meacin in banglore