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Buildings of Earth & Straw

by Bruce King

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Publisher Comments:

Straw bale and rammed earth construction are enjoying a fantastic growth spurt in the United States and abroad. When interest turns to action, however, builders can encounter resistance from mainstream construction and lending communities unfamiliar with these materials. Buildings of Earth and Straw is written by structural engineer Bruce King, and provides technical data from an engineer's perspective. Information includes: special construction requirements of earth and straw; design capabilities and limitations of these materials; and most importantly, the documentation of testing that building officials often require.

Synopsis:

Straw bale and rammed earth construction techniques are enjoying a fantastic growth in interest in the United States and worldwide. When the interest converts to action, however, builders and homeowners can encounter resistance from mainstream construction and lending communities unfamiliar with these techniques and materials. This book provides all necessary structural considerations and test results pertaining to codes for these building techniques.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-155) and index.

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Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Part One: Basics
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary
Structures and Forces
Part Two: Earth
The Material
Analysis
Design and Construction Considerations
Sample Calculations
Part Three: Straw
The Material
Analysis
Design and Construction Considerations
Sample Calculations
Appendix S-1: Straw Panels
Appendix S-2: California Straw Bale Code
References
Seismic Zone Map of the United States
Unit Conversion Tables
Index

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780964471818

Editor:

Edminster, Ann

Other:

Edminster, Ann

Author:

King, Bruce

Publisher:

Ecological Design Press

Location:

Sausalito, Calif. :

Subject:

History

Subject:

Design & Construction

Subject:

Study & Teaching

Subject:

Structural engineering

Subject:

Designs and plans

Subject:

Architecture - Specific Styles

Subject:

Earth houses

Subject:

Pisâe.

Subject:

Straw bale houses.

Subject:

History - Specific Styles

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series Volume:

no. 54

Publication Date:

19970113

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

169

Dimensions:

9 x 6 in 6 oz

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Product details 169 pages Ecological Design Press - 2006-07-18 English 9780964471818 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, Straw bale and rammed earth construction techniques are enjoying a fantastic growth in interest in the United States and worldwide. When the interest converts to action, however, builders and homeowners can encounter resistance from mainstream construction and lending communities unfamiliar with these techniques and materials. This book provides all necessary structural considerations and test results pertaining to codes for these building techniques.