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Chronological description of the spatial development of rammed earth techniques

Jaquin, P.A.; Augarde, C.; Gerrard, C.M.

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P.A. Jaquin



Abstract

Rammed earth has been used by man for thousands of years and is currently experiencing a revival in some parts of the world as a result of its inherent sustainability. Historic rammed earth structures are scattered around the world, and much information can be derived from these structures to inform the development of modern rammed earth. This article provides a chronological study of rammed earth distribution through observation of monumental buildings to aid the study of this building technique. It is shown that the rammed earth technique is likely to have originated independently in China and around the Mediterranean, and spread through the movement of people and ideas to many other parts of the world. Through observation of historic rammed earth sites, geographic and climatic limits can be placed on the extent of rammed earth. The different ways rammed earth has been used over time are explored, culminating in its current incarnation as a sustainable building material.

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Jaquin, P., Augarde, C., & Gerrard, C. (2008). Chronological description of the spatial development of rammed earth techniques. International Journal of Architectural Heritage: Conservation, Analysis and Restoration, 2(4), 377-400. https://doi.org/10.1080/15583050801958826

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Oct 1, 2008
Deposit Date Jun 25, 2009
Publicly Available Date Jul 12, 2010
Journal International Journal of Architectural Heritage: Conservation, Analysis and Restoration
Print ISSN 1558-3058
Electronic ISSN 1558-3066
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 2
Issue 4
Pages 377-400
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/15583050801958826
Keywords Rammed earth, Tapial, Pise, Earth building.
Publisher URL http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=1558-3058&volume=2&is

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