Abstract:
This paper characterises the locally available waste material i.e. cow-dung for affordable and sustainable development in construction sector. By introducing "cow-dung," as a new construction material, focus is on bringing this material into a new and sustainable domain. It is concluded that cow dung can be used as a main/bulk material or supplement material in brick masonry and in plastering the walls. The paper summaries that the use of cow-dung and cow dung ash in brickwork significantly enhance the structural integrity and strength of structure. The improved strength, binding property, thermal insulation, water resistance property and carbon neutrality of cow dung create the opportunity to use it as a transformative element in sustainable construction. However, due to low mass density the use of cow dung is limited to patrician walls and not recommended for load bearing walls.
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