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ABINANDH P T
In partial fulfilment of requirements
For the award of the degree of
Bachelor of Technology
In
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KOCHI-682022
2017
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COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DIVISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATE
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Abinandh P T
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ABSTRACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3
ABSTRACT 4
INTRODUCTION 7
WOOL BRICK 11
SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE 12
PAPER INSULATION 13
STRAW BALES 14
MYCELIUM 15
HEMP CRETE 16
FERROCK 19
TIMBERCRETE 20
ASHCRETE 20
CONCLUSION 21
REFERENCES 22
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LIST OF FIGURES
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INTRODUCTION
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What is Green building and their goals?
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OBJECTIVITIES OF GREEN BUILDING:
Conserve natural resources
Increase energy efficiency
Improve indoor air quality
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MATERIALS USED IN GREEN BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
WOOL BRICK
The wool fibres were added to the clay material used in the bricks, using
alginate conglomerate, a natural polymer found in the cell walls of
seaweed. The mechanical tests carried out showed the compound to be
37% stronger than other bricks made using unfired stabilised earth. The
objective was to produce bricks reinforced with wool and to obtain a
composite that was more sustainable, non-toxic, using abundant local
materials, and that would mechanically improve the bricks strength.
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SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE
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PAPER INSULATION
Made from recycled newspapers and cardboard then filled with chemical
foam insect resistant and fire retardant Cellulose Made from recycled
paper, cellulose is the second most common insulation material and is
considered a very green choice when used properly. Also, it is relatively
inexpensive, with costs similar to fiberglass
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STRAW BALES
Rather than relying on new research and technology, straw bale building
hearkens back to the days when homes were built from natural, locally-
occurring materials. Straw bales are used to create a homes walls inside of
a frame, replacing other building materials such as concrete, wood,
gypsum, plaster, fiberglass, or stone. When properly sealed, straw bales
naturally provide very high levels of insulation for a hot or cold climate,
and are not only affordable but sustainable as straw is a rapidly renewable
resource.
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MYCELIUM
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HEMP CRETE
Hemp Crete is just what it sounds like a concrete like material created
from the woody inner fibres of the hemp plant. The hemp fibres are bound
with lime to create concrete-like shapes that are strong and light. Hemp
Crete blocks are super-lightweight, which can also dramatically reduce the
energy used to transport the blocks, and hemp itself is a fast-growing,
renewable resource. Good looking, environmentally friendly and 100%
recyclable, Hem Crete is as versatile as it is sustainable. It can be used in a
mind-boggling array of applications from roof insulation to wall
construction to flooring. Hem Crete is waterproof, fireproof, insulates
well, does not rot [when used above ground] and is completely recyclable.
In fact, the manufacturers say that demolished Hem Crete walls can
actually be used as fertilizer
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INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS (ICF)
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STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIPS)
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FERROCK
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TIMBERCRETE
ASHCRETE
Ash Crete is a concrete alternative that uses fly ash instead of traditional
cement. By using fly ash, a by-product of burning coal, 97 per cent of
traditional components in concrete can be replaced with recycled material.
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CONCLUSION
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REFERENCES
http://inhabitat.com/11-green-building-materials-that-are-way-better-
than-concrete/
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