Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 4(4), pp. 147 - 152
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2016.040401
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Design of Adobe Bricks of Local Raw Materials for Use in the Monuments of Earthen Architecture (Case of Adrar Hospital) Algeria

M. Hamiane ^1,*, I. Djefour ¹, H. Merabet ¹, D. Bouallala ², A. Zekagh ³, Y. Turki ⁴, M. Saidi ^1
1 Materials Engineering Department, Research Unit of Materials, Processes and Environment (URMPE), University of Boumerdes, Algeria
² BET Tarchid, Algeria
³ National Office of Management and Protection of Cultural Heritage, Algeria
⁴ National Centre for Architecture in Earth, Ministry of Culture, Algeria

ABSTRACT

The earthen architecture has evolved through generations using local materials. The earthen material has proven its validity in time and its efficiency in the architectural solutions and design. Also this material has proven its capacity of protection against the influence of climatic and environmental factors. It meets the needs of the population and it is social, cultural and economic development. Despite the advantages of the strengths and the many features that make earthen the first building material in desert areas, others disadvantages must be taken into account through improve it for more efficient use. The scientific study will improve the earthen material properties so, that, it becomes more resistant to humidity and erosion. Structural restoration of old buildings requires respect of their original architectures and knowledge of the characteristics of the materials used. To this end, our study aims is to develop earthen compositions (Adobe), compatible with original materials building of the monument materials, with better performance, for a proper restoration. The results of physical and mechanical characteristics of the compositions prepared in laboratories showed performance characteristics and compatible with the materials of the Adrar hospital. These final results will allow us for proper restoration of the monument.

KEYWORDS
Raw Materials, Earthen Architecture, Development Earthen Composition, Adrar Hospital, Adobe, Characteristic, Restoration

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] M. Hamiane , I. Djefour , H. Merabet , D. Bouallala , A. Zekagh , Y. Turki , M. Saidi , "Design of Adobe Bricks of Local Raw Materials for Use in the Monuments of Earthen Architecture (Case of Adrar Hospital) Algeria," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 147 - 152, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2016.040401.

(b). APA Format:
M. Hamiane , I. Djefour , H. Merabet , D. Bouallala , A. Zekagh , Y. Turki , M. Saidi (2016). Design of Adobe Bricks of Local Raw Materials for Use in the Monuments of Earthen Architecture (Case of Adrar Hospital) Algeria. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 4(4), 147 - 152. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2016.040401.