F08 - Soil-Based Unit Masonry

     Soil-based construction has been around for thousands of years and is a very simple process of construction. There are two basic types of soil-based construction: adobe and earth-bags. Soil based masonry units provide a cheap and efficient way of construction. Because there is no need for skilled labor, the manufacturing cost is significantly lower than most other construction methods.

      This type of construction is extremely eco-friendly and with today's environmental problems adobe or earth-bag construction is a very appropriate source in many areas. However, in the project concerning the Radford area it may not be the most appropriate choice but this page will provide the sufficient information in making a good decision.

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System Scoping

This page provides details on the technological performance of Soil based unit masonry.

• Performance Parameters and Properties
• Buyer's Guide
• FMEA Analysis
• Third Party Evaluation / Information Sources
• Trade Associations

This page provides details on the human performance of soil based unit masonry.

• Turnover Documentation
• Process Map
• Resource Allocation Scenarios
• Process-Based FMEA Analysis
• Troubleshooting Guide

This page provides details on the ecological performance of soil based unit masonry.

• Materials Flow Analysis
• Supply Chain Risk Analysis
• Material, Energy, and Waste Inventory
• Collateral Damage Analysis
• Collateral Synergy Analysis
• End-of-Life Analysis
• Manufacturer's Analysis
  

This page provides details on the economic performance of soil based unit masonry. Subsections include: