eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture 2328-3998 2023-08-24 11 3 89 93 10.12691/ajcea-11-3-4 AJCEA20231134 article Mbaye WADE Mbaye WADE, mbaye.wade@univ-thies.sn 1 Makhaly BA, Mapath¨¦ NDIAYE 1 Laboratoire de M¨¦canique et Mod¨¦lisation, UFR SI, University Iba Der Thiam of Thies, Thies, Senegal. The use of raw earth materials reduces the environmental impact of buildings, naturally regulates humidity and improves thermal comfort inside homes. This is why in recent years there has been a renewed interest in Senegal, for these so-called traditional materials but especially for compressed earth blocks (CEB). But the use of these blocks faces a number of problems including low tensile strength, shrinkage, cracking and lack of durability. The incorporation of Typha, which is an invasive plant in the rivers and lakes of northern Senegal, can help strengthen the matrix of these blocks. This article deals with the influence of crushed Typha on the mechanical behavior of laterite-based blocks. Several formulations based on Laterite, Typha and cement were made and CEB made with a CINVA-RAM type press. The mechanical characteristics were obtained from tensile, compression and bending tests on blocks containing between 0.5 and 1.5% Typha and 10% cement. The results show that Typha reduces the resistance of the blocks but within acceptable limits for the construction of non-load-bearing walls. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcea/11/3/4/ajcea-11-3-4.pdf Laterite cement Typha Compresses Earth Blocks mechanical characteristics