Review Article

A Systematic Review on the Performance Characteristics of Sustainable, Unfired Admixed Soil Blocks for Agricultural and Industrial Waste Management

Table 9

MDD and OMC values of unfired admixed soil blocks as reported in the reviewed articles.

Ref.Binders/fibersBinder/fiber content (% range)Initial/unstabilized MDD (kg/m3) and OMC (%)Max. MDD (kg/m3) and OMC (%) after stabilizationPercentage increase (+)/percentage decrease (-)

[23]Cement0–8.01382, 15.8%1238, 26.5%−10.42, 67.72
Rice husk ash0–20

[28]9% cement + mineral wool waste0–4.01774, 14.70%1740, 15.40%−1.92, 4.76
9% cement + sisal fiber0.1–0.41774, 14.70%1757, 14.55%-0.96, -1.02

[29]Cement5.0–15.012%14%16.67
10% cement + bitumen emulsion2.0–10.012%12%0.00
10% cement + calcium silicate0.5–2.012%13%8.33
Slaked lime5.0–15.012%14%16.67