Influence of Diatomite on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Compressed Earth Blocks

Given the need for decent housing and taking into consideration environment, as well search sustainable materials, in recent years researchers have begun to focus on local biodegradable ecological materials. It should be noted that use of building materials evolves step with population growth. However, their production must a clear positive impact environment offer viable solutions reducing energy consumption during it is application. these rarely meet mechanical requirements using construction. The aim this study investigate potential diatomite manufacture compressed earth bricks. Diatomite used at between 5% 50% two clay soils determine its physico-mechanical properties. focused shrinkage mass loss, density, porosity, flexural strength, compressive strength splitting tensile composites. results show incorporation improves linear blocks increases porosities. dry density block decreased considerably increasing percentages diatomite, which also led reduction strength. This linked physicochemical characteristics diatomite. According number relevant standards literature, can construction set minimum permissible strengths 2 MPa simple compression 0.1 bending indirect tension, composites made from