Sustainable Mediterranean Construction

ENERGY VALORIZATION OF THE AUTHENTIC RAMMED EARTH OF THE SALE MEDINA RAMPARTS IN MOROCCO

Authors

 Driss El Hachmi, Raja Moussaoui, Selma El Bergui, Mohammed Aqil, Rachid El Bouayadi, Aouatif Saad, Hicham Labrim

Keywords:

Sustainable, hygrothermal, rampart, thermal, Rammed Earth

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Abstract

Ecological and sustainable materials are currently the preferred choice for building monuments, given their physical-mechanical, hygrothermal and acoustic characteristics. With this in mind, the aim of the present study is to characterize the rammed earth of the Salé medina ramparts. This is an ancient construction technique used before the 12th century. In the first step, we investigate the ramparts of the Salé medina to identify the location of this material and to collect samples for testing. In the second step, we characterize this rammed earth using physico-chemical tests to examine the microstructures and to determine its chemical composition. As a result, the main mineralogical composition of rammed earth shows the presence of calcite CaCO3 and quartz SiO2 wich are drived from the aggregate, clay and lime. The presence of magnesium, alumina and iron refers to the hydraulic nature of the lime used to stabilize this rammed earth. Rammed earth is a recyclable material characterized by low thermal conductivity, low CO2 emissions and low energy consumption. This study confirms the energy efficiency of rammed earth for buildings and provides an overview of its formulation.

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SMC N.19 2024

SMC MAGAZINE N. NINETEEN/2024

001_COVER AND INDEX

005_ ENERGY AND SOCIAL SHARING
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023_ BOARDS AND INFORMATION

FOCUS ON SOCIAL COMMUNITIES AND ENERGY

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044_ URBAN DESIGN AND ENERGY COMMUNITIES IN LARGE CITIES. Critical issues and opportunities
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052_ ANALYSIS, THROUGH GIS SYSTEM, OF URBAN SCALE ENERGY DEMAND OF DIFFERENT TERRITORIES
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058_ ENERGY VALORIZATION OF THE AUTHENTIC RAMMED EARTH OF THE SALE MEDINA RAMPARTS IN MOROCCO
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