New research modernizes rammed earth construction

(University of British Columbia Okanagan campus) A building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a 'new' and viable modern construction material.Compressed soil, also known as rammed earth, is a method of construction that dates back centuries. UBC Okanagan engineering professor Sumi Siddiqua, who has been researching the resurgence in rammed earth, says conventional cement is still the go-to for modern engineers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news