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Journal of Materials Physics and Chemistry. 2024, 12(3), 49-53
DOI: 10.12691/jmpc-12-3-2
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Influence of the Decoction of Nere Seeds on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Earthen Materials

Augou Ovo Sandrine Flora1, , Sérifou Mamery Adama2, Gboga Ouaga Jean Bruce Nataniel3 and Emeruwa Edjikémé2

1Teacher-researcher, Alassane Ouattara University, Department of Science and Technology, 01 BP V 18 Bouaké

2Teacher-researcher, Félix Houphouët Boigny University, Laboratory of Soil, Water and Geomaterials Sciences, Training and Research Unit for Earth Sciences and Mining Resources, 22 BP 582 Abidjan Ivory Coast

3Teacher-researcher, Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Laboratory of Civil Engineering, Geographical Sciences and Geosciences, BP 1093 Yamoussoukro Ivory Coast

Pub. Date: November 17, 2024

Cite this paper:
Augou Ovo Sandrine Flora, Sérifou Mamery Adama, Gboga Ouaga Jean Bruce Nataniel and Emeruwa Edjikémé. Influence of the Decoction of Nere Seeds on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Earthen Materials. Journal of Materials Physics and Chemistry. 2024; 12(3):49-53. doi: 10.12691/jmpc-12-3-2

Abstract

This study aims to revalue local materials which are full of important characteristics for the construction of homes. It deals with the influence of the decoction of the seeds of the Nere tree on the physical and mechanical properties of laterite-based earth blocks. To do this, the mixing water used for mixing the materials is replaced by the nere decoction. Two types of blocks were developed: earth blocks incorporated with rice straw and earth blocks without straw. They were subjected to the study of density, wear test and capillary rise. Using water to mix the materials, the density of the blocks is equal to 1.26 and 1.22; wear is equal to 1.30 g/𝑐𝑚ÂČ and 1.09 g/𝑐𝑚ÂČ and capillary rise is equal to 3.4 cm and 4.4 cm, respectively for samples containing rice straw or not. On the other hand, when the nere decoction is used for mixing, the density of the blocks is equal to 0.74 and 0.75; wear is equal to 0.41 g/𝑐𝑚ÂČ and 0.38 g/𝑐𝑚ÂČ and capillary rise is equal to 2 cm and 2.6 cm respectively for samples containing rice straw or not. Replacing water with nere decoction reduces the density of the earth blocks but improves their resistance to wear and capillary rise. It appears from this study that the decoction of nere seeds improves the quality of local materials and can therefore be rehabilitated in the construction of tropical countries.

Keywords:
Local materials valorization decoction nere seed block of earth

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