Table 2 The advantages and disadvantages of using CSEB in construction [21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31]
From: Compressed stabilized earth block: environmentally sustainable alternative for villages housing
CSEB properties | Composition and construction | Economic impact | Energy efficiency | Social acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- Uniform blocks size and dimensions | • | • | • | |
- Density (high) | • | • | • | |
- Durability to external weather conditions. | • | • | • | • |
- Maintenance. (little) | • | • | • | |
- Water resistance (not waterproof) | • | • | • | |
- Social and economic stability of users | • | • | ||
- Diversity in the final product (according to user’s requirement and economic condition) | • | • | ||
- Colors of final block is according to the soil used (good) | • | • | ||
- Not needing for finishing. | • | • | ||
- Raw materials used are from the natural soil. | • | • | • | |
- Less quantities of bonding material (mortar). | • | • | • | |
- Manufacturing takes place on site (transportation costs). | • | • | • | |
- Little time from construction (reducing costs) | • | • | • | |
- Techniques, in manufacturing or construction. | • | • | • | |
- Local workforce (reduce overall costs). | • | • | ||
- Job opportunities. | • | • | ||
- The equipment is uncomplicated and low-cost | • | • | ||
- Easy to use suitable equipment | • | • | ||
- Energy is consumed (less) (consumes 5 to 15 times less energy per m3 than that used in burned bricks [7]) | • | • | • | |
Pollution emission (less) | • | • | ||
Indoor comfort condition (improve) | • | • | • | |
Carbonless. | • | • | • | |
Thermal insulation (good) | • | • | • |