Experimental Investigation on Stabilized Mud Blocks

High-density block is the compaction of wetted mixture of soil, sand and stabilizer by manufacturing the block called Stabilized mud blocks (SMBS). Such blocks are used for the construction of load bearing masonry. This paper focuses on some issues pertaining to strength of stabilized mud block masonry, both dry and wet. A systematic experimental investigation was undertaken to know the parameters affecting the strength of masonry in cement and lime mortar of different proportions using soil and stabilizers six different types of samples were prepared. Tests were conducted on these samples in order to evaluate their performance such as compressive strength and total water absorption on which the durability of the blocks depend. The investigation has revealed that, out of all block samples, blocks which are produced from 5% cement with Red soil, Fly Ash, Quarry Dust, River Sand and 10% lime with Red soil, Fly Ash, Quarry Dust, River Sand have compressive strength, dry shrinkage and total water absorption values above there commended minimum values for structural work.