Bio-Composites & Recycled AggregatesBSh (Hot Semi-Arid)BWh (Hot Desert)
Eco-Composite CEB (15% Porous Coal Aggregate + 4% Lime)
Brique de Terre Isolante aux Agrégats Minéraux
Primary Geographic Coverage: Morocco
Compressive Strength
0.81 MPa
Wet yield: 0.44 MPa (Ratio: 54%)Thermal Conductivity (λ)
0.399 W/m·K
Diffusivity: 0.23 mm²/sThermal Phase Lag (30cm)
11.8 hrs
U-Value: 1.12 W/m²·KCarbon vs. Concrete
-70.6%
Embodied: 0.044 kgCO2e/kgSoil Mechanics & Physics
| Soil Classification: | Tensift watershed alluvial subsoil + 2/20mm porous aggregate |
| Liquid Limit (LL): | 34% |
| Plastic Limit (PL): | 20% |
| Plasticity Index (PI): | 14% |
| Optimum Moisture Content: | % |
| Proctor Dry Density: | 1650 kg/m³ |
Thermal Thermodynamics
| Conductivity (λ): | 0.399 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (c): | 1050 J/kg·K |
| Thermal Diffusivity (α): | 0.23 mm²/s |
| Volumetric Heat Capacity: | 1732 kJ/m³·K |
| 30cm Wall U-Value: | 1.12 W/m²·K |
| Phase Delay (30cm Wall): | 11.8 Hours |
Tectonic Specifications & Architectural Engineering
Bioclimatic Engineering Strategy
Reduces thermal conductivity by 37.17% compared to raw earth. Creates macropores that drastically curtail heat flux transmission in arid microclimates.
Mortar Formulation & Stabilization Mix
Lightweight lime-pozzolana mortar
Curing, Quality Control & Erosion Protection
Academic References & Lab Data Sources
- Lahdili, M.; El Abbassi, F.-E.; Sakami, S.; Aamouche, A. Buildings 2022, 12, 1730. Formula: λ = -1.8617(CA%) + 0.6429.
- Taha, Y.; Benzaazoua, M.; Hakkou, R. Coal mine wastes recycling for eco-friendly bricks. Miner. Eng. 2017, 107, 123–138.