A New Building Material: Mixture of Rice Straw, Laterite and Cement

摘要

The aim of this study is to improve the proprieties of the mixtures of rice straw and laterite. Thus, we conduct this study related to the mixtures of rice straw, laterite and cement for their use as building material. The lateritic formations represent the most abundant economical materials resources available in tropical and equatorial Africa. Rice straw is rich in cellulose. Consequently, few animals are able to use it as food. We have determined by experiments the mechanical and thermal properties of samples. The Interesting results obtained show that the integration of mixtures of rice straw, laterite and cement in building materials are great opportunities to reduce the cost of social housing. It also improves the thermal comfort.