Shot-Earth as Sustainable Construction Material: Chemical Aspects and Physical Performance

Luisa Barbieri, Luca Lanzoni, Roberta Marchetti, Simone Iotti, Angelo Marcello Tarantino and Isabella Lancellotti ()
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Luisa Barbieri: DIEF—Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
Luca Lanzoni: DIEF—Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
Roberta Marchetti: DIEF—Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
Simone Iotti: HEIG-VD/HES-SO—Haute Ecole d’Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud, Route de Cheseaux 1, CH-1401 Yverdon, Switzerland
Angelo Marcello Tarantino: DIEF—Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
Isabella Lancellotti: DIEF—Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 6, 1-19

Abstract: Soil has long been one of the most widely used building materials globally. The evolution of soil-based construction materials has seen steady improvement over the centuries, even as traditional materials have given way to newer options like reinforced concrete. Nonetheless, soil-based construction has maintained its relevance and, in recent decades, has garnered increased attention due to sustainability concerns and renewed research interest. Among the innovative earth-based materials, shot-earth (SE) stands out as one of the most advanced. Research on SE has facilitated efficient handling of soil variability in mix design and provided structural engineers with relevant models for dimensioning and detailing reinforced SE constructions. This paper focuses on studying the durability characteristics of various types of SE to ascertain their ability to withstand environmental degradation over their intended lifespan. The tests conducted indicate that SE can serve as a viable construction material in numerous real-life scenarios, offering a sustainable alternative to existing materials.

Keywords: shot-earth; physical properties; chemical composition; water absorption; durability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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