| dc.description.abstract | The growing emphasis on sustainable
building materials has sparked an interest in earth
walling systems. The Mud-Concrete (MC) technology,
combining concrete's strength and durability with
traditional mud-based construction methods, offers an
affordable, load-bearing wall system for indoor
comfort. However, challenges arise when creating
thin non-load-bearing walls due to shrinkage-related
defects. This study explores the development of
partition wall panels using Mud-Concrete technology,
focusing on thickness reduction and robust
construction systems. The methodology of the study
involves experimental testing such as compressive
strength test and flexural strength test of series of mix
design adjustments on the purpose of reducing the
thickness from 50% (from 150 mm to 75mm thickness)
for the non-load bearing partition wall. The results
concluded that the mix design can be improved as fine
≤ 10% (≤ sieve size 0.425mm), sand 55-60% (sieve
size 0.425mm ≤ sand ≤4.75 mm), gravel 30-35%
(sieve size 4.75mm ≤ gravel≤ 20mm), cement 8%
(minimum), bamboo fibre 2% (Particle size 10mm -
25mm) and water 18% to 20% from the dry mix while
arranging the 5-8mm thick, 10mm width bamboo
strips creating a 150mm x 150mm mesh in the centre
of 75mm thick precast mud-concrete non-load bearing
wall panel. The study also proposes robust
construction systems, joineries, and accessories for
the installation process. Finally, this research
outcome contributes to reduce the virgin material
usability in manufacturing process while the thin mud
concrete panels help to utilize the interior spaces
effectively in constructions. | en_US |
