Thermal, Mineralogical and Chemical Properties of Soil Building Blocks for Eco-Habitat Sustainable

Abstract

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the thermal conductivity of Compressed Earth Block Stabilized (CEBs) by cement and the results of mineralogical and chemical examinations of the soil. The soil was taken from the Moroccan city of Fez. That; determination of the thermal conductivity of CEBs plays an important role when considering it’s suitability for energy saving insulation. The measurement technique used in this study to determine thermal conductivity is hot ring method the thermal conductivity of the tested samples is strongly affected by the quantity of the cement added. The mineralogical and chemical analysis show the soilof Fez, mainly composed of the calcite, quartz and dolomite improved the behaviour of the material by the addition the optimum content of cement. The findings suggest that to manufacture lightweight samples with high thermal insulation properties, it is advisable to use clays that contain quartz. Ina ddition, quartz has high thermal conductivity.