The Use of Volcanic Ash Compounds for Construction Projects in Iceland.

Abstract

This report describes a study of the feasibility of employing certain volcanic ashes, found in Iceland, in combination with lime and gypsum to produce strong, durable building materials. The researchers learned, during a visit to Iceland, that mortars made of volcanic ash and lime were used in the construction of many of the early stone buildings in Iceland. These mortars were found to be very strong or rock like and durable having survived for periods of 90 to 400 years.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA022643

Entities

People

  • H. G. Larew

Organizations

  • University of Virginia

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Materials

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.