Krahn, Tim,  1971- <br/><br/>
Essential rammed earth construction :  the complete step-by-step guide / 
 Rammed earth construction. 
Tim Krahn. 
 - Gabriola Island, BC, Canada :  New Society Publishers,  2018. 
 - xiii, 145 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :  illustrations ;  28 cm. 
 - Sustainable building essentials. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-138) and index. 
<br/><br/>Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Rationale and appropriate use -- Chapter 3. Building science notes -- Chapter 4. Materials -- Chapter 5. Wall system examples and structural design considerations -- Chapter 6.Tools and mixing -- Chapter 7. Construction methods -- Chapter 8. Cost estimates based on a cement-stabilized rammed earth project -- Chapter 9. Wall surfaces, openings, and embedments -- Chapter 10. Building code developments -- Appendix A. Sample engineering specification -- Appendix B. Alternative solutions proposal -- Definitions -- Resources and material suppliers. 
<br/><br/> "Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for building with rammed earth - and, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms - in any climate with an emphasis on cold climates"-- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780865718579 0865718571 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Pisé--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Earth construction--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TH1421  / .K734 2018