Developing and use management of energy-efficient clay brick construction material utilizing solid waste products-the case of Jordan
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Awwad, Muhammad T.
al-Rawi, Urabi
University
Isra University
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Department of Civil Engineering
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2015
English Abstract
The recent significant increase in cost of heating and air conditioning; the significant increase in the price of the primary building construction material; and the improper management of solid waste currently practiced in Jordan, were the incentives for performing this research.
The objective of the study is to investigate the applicability of using adobe clay bricks as energy-efficient, economical, and environmental friendly material in construction of buildings.
Adobe clay bricks are modular blocks made of clayey soil mixed with various solid waste materials to improve the thermal, physical, and mechanical properties of the bricks.
A XVI chopped low density of polyethylene and chopped straw (i.e.
hay) were evaluated as candidates as additives for production of adobe clay bricks.
A laboratory testing program was conducted to evaluate the properties of soil and the mechanical properties of the adobe clay bricks.
Additionally, a survey using a structured questionnaire was conducted to obtain the mean cost of heating and air conditioning of a typical Jordanian house or apartment.
Furthermore, a simple cost-benefit analysis was performed to compare the benefits of using the adobe clay bricks vs.
an ordinary hollow masonry blocks for construction of buildings walls for a typical Jordanian housing unit.
The research concluded that using adobe clay bricks in construction would help in energy-saving, cost less than the hollow concrete bricks, improves the environment, and provides a thermally stable comfort living space.
The proposed brick could be used in construction of non-load bearing walls.
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Civil Engineering
Topics
No. of Pages
89
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : The literature review.
Chapter Three : Research methodology.
Chapter Four : Results and discussion.
Chapter Five : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Majali, Muhammad M.. (2015). Developing and use management of energy-efficient clay brick construction material utilizing solid waste products-the case of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Isra University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651447
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Majali, Muhammad M.. Developing and use management of energy-efficient clay brick construction material utilizing solid waste products-the case of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Isra University. (2015).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651447
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Majali, Muhammad M.. (2015). Developing and use management of energy-efficient clay brick construction material utilizing solid waste products-the case of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Isra University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-651447
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-651447
