Effective use of indigenous technology with particular reference to earth stabilised material for rural housing in Sindh
Earth was one of earliest materials used for construction of human shelters. In its raw state, it does not meet the basic physical properties required of a material for use in construction, i. e. compressive strength and durability (water resistance). The raw material can be stabilised to improve th...
Main Author: | Shaikh, Rubina Noor |
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Glasgow School of Art
1999
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.395058 |
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