STRAWBALES CONSTRUCTION

PRESENTED BY:
BUNADRI USHA CHANDA SNEHA 160109732019 160109732302 CHAITANYA BHARATI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION
Straw-bale building is a practical and perhaps under utilized construction method. Initiated in the United States at the turn of the century, straw-bale building is showing new merit in today's market place. Walls of straw, easily constructed and . structurally sound, promise to take some of the pressure off of limited forest resources

DEFINITION:
Straw bale construction uses baled straw from wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice and others in walls covered by earthen or lime stucco (some use cement stucco, but we typically dont suggest it). Straw bale are traditionally a waste product which farmers do not till under the soil, but do sell as animal bedding or landscape supply due to their durable nature

Why build with straw bale?

Ecologically friendly to build Highly energy efficient Affordable Hypoallergenic Ideal for the do-it-yourselfer Simply beautiful Community oriented

Why Bother?
Strengthen local economies Jobs in both agriculture and construction Local self reliance Protection from rising energy prices Energy independence Climate change Indoor environmental quality Aesthetic beauty

CONSTRUCTION
Two basic styles of straw bale construction have been used. Post and beam construction with straw bale infill, and structural straw bale construction or Nebraska style.

 Structural/Load Bearing, or Nebraska Style, straw bale construction requires that the bales sit for a short period of time to complete any settling before stucco is added, or that the walls be mechanically pre-compressed. If the bales are firm, there will be very little settling .

 A wire tie-down system which is connected to the foundation and the top plate

Eight to ten acres can supply sufficient straw to

build a small house.

The best time to obtain straw is at harvest time, May through June in central Texas.

 Bales may be anchored to each other by stakes of wood for stability. Mortar or clay between bales is also used. Bamboo stakes on both sides of the bales, tied with wire is used.

 They are best used flat for structural purposes.

Plaster will also key into the ends of the straw when bales are laid flat. Bales come with two-wires or three-wires.
Two-wire bales weigh about 50 pounds and three-wire bales, 75-100 pounds

 A timber frame construction can use bales as infill.

Windows and doors

are typically accentuated towards the interior or (less preferable) exterior of the opening creating a deep well.

 Poultry netting can be mounted on both sides of the walls for plastering. Stucco lath is used around windows, doors, and corners for added strength. A wood plate or concrete beam(or bond beam) is placed on the top of the wall. Trusses or roof framing can be set on this

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES

COST:
This can be one of the most economical wall systems. Houses have been constructed for as low cost per square foot (floor area) for very basic accomodations to high end homes at well over $100.00 per square foot

ADVANTAGES
This type of construction is economical than compared to the other materials. There is no effect to the environment as it is a natural material. As the appearance of a completed straw bale structure is similar to a southwestern adobe style building there is also public acceptence. By this method the burning of straws can be reduced .

METHODS OF BUILDING WITH STRAW

In-fill or non-structrual bale Straw bale Straw-clay building Mortar bale Pressed straw panels

STRAW BALE LOAD BEARING WALLS VERSUS CEMENT BRICKS WALLS

Recently, great awareness is raised through implementing the legislations of the environmental law (2004), to avoid the use of mud in making red bricks especially with the lack of muddy lands. Alternatively cement and silty bricks are used in constructing load bearing walls with a cost ranging between 300-500 EGP/thousand bricks. The bales will act as a cheap and sustainable material which is more environmental friendly than the bricks in order to produce low cost housing with local architectural taste.

CONCLUSION
In USA straw bale construction is used in high temperature areas but INDIA being a tropical country why cant we implement this method ?

REFERENCES
^ a b Steen, Steen & Bainbridge (1994). The Straw Bale House. Chelsey Green Publishing Co.. ISBN 0-930031-71-7. ^ a b Magwood & Mark (2000). Straw Bale Building. New Society Publishers. ISBN 0-86571403-7
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