Is your soil good enough to make a mud house?

The main concern in a mud-based construction is the strength and durability of mud structures. So how can someone decide whether the available soil is suitable for making a mud structure?. Watch the video to find out.
#mudhouse #soiltesting #architecture
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[@09Abhinandan]

My ongoing house project is on CSEB mud blocks inspired by my grandparents mud and stone house. Never thought a lot of people would have an interest in this kind of construction.

[@shadeedmuhammad8107]

What is the difference between stabilize mud blocks vs stabilize earth blocks? Which is better if there is a difference?

[@pavanb.n4909]

Where is it ? an u share some thoughts on whom to approach on this in Bangalore?

[@stocktrading5123]

​@@pavanb.n4909 Search for Mahija or mrunmayee .They are the one's featured in above documentary.Thry can guide you to build eco friendly mud house ,u can explore other options such as rammed earth ,porotherm blocks also with them .They have excellent builder who are experienced in building such buildings.

[@diablovalley]

​@@pavanb.n4909You are in Bangalore and asking this question. I am in Hyderabad and wish I lived in Bangalore due to abundance of eco-friendly builder options! Porotherm is a readymade terra cotta brick that is being used vividly these days. You could explore that also as an option.

[@lauradiesman9683]

That's so cool! How's it going? And is CSEB = Compressed stabilized earth blocks?

[@CaptainTristus-lq9bd]

If major Cement manufacturing companies start researching on stabilised mud blocks then it will be a game changer. Also complimenting the vision of India's Net Zero by 2070.

[@b_uppy]

A mud hut and a cob house are two different things. Cob is made with sand, straw, mostly clay and sometimes a little cow manure to enhance the strength. The wrong mix shrinks and lacks strength.

[@Nphen]

I want a company to do this in the USA. Probably not legal under building codes. If I ever wanted to build a home like this, I'd probably need a company in my own state, Michigan, and get special permission from a local government for building materials like this. There are areas here with both more clay and more sand in the soil.

[@sairamram318]

Nature is pure ..thanku wants to see lots of mud houses again old is gold and precious too..

[@anandmumbai2949]

Incredible ❣️❣️❣️ lot's of love and support from Mumbai

[@chandanbhat9183]

Correction: Wet sieving is done using a 0.075 mm sieve, not 0.75 mm sieve as mentioned

[@iyashalom9650]

Thank you 😊

[@abiranam9406]

Thank you so much . Love From Bangladesh .

[@maniksidhabhambure6676]

thanks for the information.

[@vidurmakkar34]

Thankyou for the information

[@syedmoinudheen6106]

Clay bricks can carry 7.5 mega Pascal of compressive stress and it made by earth materials, even load bearing structures can also be built with clay bricks and lime mortor ,one concern is that it requires more space , In order to achive sustainable buildings we must look into the filler items (aggregate, cement, additives) which are used in framed structures (slabs+columns+foundations) and most important of all durability which can only be achieved with proper design, proper mix proportions,and proper execution.

[@TheRojo387]

This is why I wrote the K'nuck tribe of Kilik'izh (lemming-like aliens) to be using mud in most of their buildings.

[@jranjan8337]

Very innovative

[@wingsoffeelings3584]

Wow, i m really impressd by such innovation.. I m shurely planning such house in my local

[@volvo24091]

Not innovation. This is a throwback. It has been done for ages.

[@shamdoundyakhed5314]

Beautiful.

[@asmitagr1800]

Good work

[@vashtivassumi6004]

Great cover

[@elaine5953]

How is this different from traditional bricks made from clay?

[@joshuacherian6718]

Excellent presentation.. Laurie Baker was using this yard mud to make bricks in most of his constructions. It is very cost effective.✔️

[@pavanthimmavajjala615]

Informative stuff! My dear podcast co host gave voice over for this and I couldn't be more happier

[@jafinch78]

Thanks for sharing! I wonder if there are ways to further improve the characteristics using waste materials that are not biodegradable like plastics? Kind of like a polymer high performance concrete or maybe like the open source ultra high performance concrete formulas instead of using steel fibers, using plastic? Thanks for sharing! Great topic and especially useful if we can reduce the thermal energy used to process the materials required.

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

Beautiful touch.

[@MrShekharreddy25]

For Stabilised Mud Block we didn't have laboratory in every state and if we send material into your laboratory but soil are comes from different area which need more test . i have another doubt that for mud block what material used for joint block with other which gives such strength to joint like cement in nature

[@tahersmarty]

What should be used to bind mud blocks together and after the construction, what should be used for plastering the interior as well as exterior of the structure?

[@karthikponnappan]

Nice

[@AsimKhan-qh8bc]

Great super

[@ormandhunter3546]

I am a builder of 45 years. I would like to find out where the testing facility is and what the name of the engineering company is As well. Can you please supply that information?

[@payalrc123]

Mahijaa company name.. in Bangalore

[@rekhachaudhary583]

Nice initiative

[@saibihaq6789]

Hi, the soil I have at site is having approximately 70% clay and 3% silt, no gravel and sand in it. What should I mix in it like stabilizers? Thanks

[@Shri_Hegde]

You guys have one more question How to safeguard from Snakes, Rats(big one) and termites in Mud Houses in Malnad region of Karnataka ? Because in my view that is the main reason people adopted concete house

[@freez300]

Wondering 🏆

[@MrShekharreddy25]

i am interesting in this subject which i want to get more knowledge

[@Asamaterofact]

Hi, I could see those massive blocks of mud bricks in the video towards the end. Could you pls shed some light on how it's made and what it is used for.

[@andrievbastichy8551]

? the end.. "we can find a way that is not dependent on cement" but in the video u do see them adding cement and lime.. >.< its sorta like when people promote electric cars.. but at the recharge station the generators are diesel.

[@jayspice4987]

Adding cement and lime at limited quantity is negligible.

[@robertohozroman1690]

Hello, is there any active website (I've checked one and it's broken). Greetings from Mexico, very interested in a project

[@vikaskatiyar6061]

What is the mortar material for such type of bricks ?

[@snehdeepbrar4800]

Addition of cement to mud defeats the very purpose of using mud.... Even common bricks are also made from mud.... then whats the difference between construction using bricks & stabilized mud blocks

[@River-io3dc]

i think because they can be site made, its cheaper to buy bags of cement and mix with your own mud than it is to buy bricks and pay for shipping/delivery. 90% of the brick comes from something you already own so its cool to use what you have

[@gabrielangello9702]

As @River says... In addition, these stabilized bricks are not fired the way bricks are. The benefits include using freely available site/foundation soil, using 9-10 times less cement, drastically reducing construction costs, improving thermal efficiency, and living in a healthy abode.

[@stocktrading5123]

These bricks are not oven baked like other mud bricks ,so u save lot of firewood in the process.These bricks are only sun dried . Cement only 10% is used coz it gives bonding to mud particles and 10% cement and mud powder mixture is used to join blocks .If u use only mud to join blocks then one rain will wash away all your joints so cement is added for bonding and stabilizing finally waterproof clear coat is applied.

[@gogirl1513]

Would like to build one in Virginia we have clay. Where can you get this testing done

[@maralinemanahan9148]

Wowww

[@Tales_of_Pinki]

Can you plz reply. What to do if we don't have oven?

[@Aabhandari]

1 question, after making blocks, these blocks are joined with cement mix only ryt, if yes,then were are we solving the problem

[@stocktrading5123]

No, joints are joined with grounded mud powder mixed with 10% cement.

[@malik51973]

Nice vedio and please wht is the ratio of sand and soil?

[@sudhachaturvedula8556]

The explanation about strength is good but what about termites and fungus growth on the structure during rainy season. If there is fungus on the walls how can it be cleaned as there would be no plastering or white wash on the walls

[@stocktrading5123]

They apply 2 coats of natural rubber based clear coat ,which won't allow water absorption thus avoiding fungus growth.Yes u can clean walls with wet cloth.After application of clear coat wall becomes waterproof.

[@loosenatural8171]

Greetings from the LooseNatural farm in Andalusia Spain where we currently look into clay bricks

[@manojitbhattacharya6602]

How n where mud blocks can be collected?

[@EMILYKAARI-sg3id]

Between murram and clay which one is the best for mud house

[@CeEe_AaAa]

Good day, Sir Do you have any architects in kenya who specialise in building mud block . Am in the middle of planning a bungalow in North kenya. Please reply 🙏 thanks 👍🏾

[@volvo24091]

These guys are in India. Tell us NOT ask us.

[@srsharma1000]

What about seismic stability?? It really concerns me

[@Ganesh-mud.builder]

Great informative video guys! CSEB is one of the technique where you need all this setup for soil testing particularly for construction. but there are other ways of curating beautiful hand sculpted homes. I believe you can build house with all sort of soil with minimum sustainable additives and no cement at all.

[@sunny57jo]

Termite mounds are solid, withstand heavy rain, their inside temperatures are almost constant. Can we not manufacture termite saliva by biotechnology and use it to stabilise the mud bricks?

[@imlimerenjamir1130]

Anyone has any idea about the mortar mix formula to bind these CSEB Blocks?

[@volvo24091]

That is what the whole video was about

[@Tales_of_Pinki]

Is their any substitute of cement

[@dragonclaw481]

Which material are they using to join the mud blocks?

[@stocktrading5123]

Grounded Mud powder with 10% cement.

[@monkpool]

Sand, mud, water and straw

[@mdshabbir6435]

which material they are using for joinig the mud blocks pls let me know

[@stocktrading5123]

Grounded mud mixed with 10% cement.

[@user-de6xw6sl9q]

Trouble is, none of these videos cover all aspects, like where does one get soil tested, How doesone use mud to build sturdy walls etc

[@karunabyrraju6516]

Omg altimete video excellent house now days these houses are must

[@arunmishra2382]

Is it possible to have a rammed earth house in a village in Bihar? How does one get the know how?

[@mahendradaharwal1012]

इन मड ब्लॉक की जुड़ाई किस मटेरियल से करेंगे मतलब जुड़ाई हेतु गारा कैसे बनाएंगे

[@nepal672]

Is it expensive

[@forthelivingpeople]

Could someone please share the testing laboratory address ?

[@stocktrading5123]

Search Mahija .It's opposite to IIM Bangalore.

[@coastofkonkan]

Lets renake this mud as mud+

[@vijaysai29]

can we construct apartment style buildings with Mud and material?

[@stocktrading5123]

G+3 structure is already constructed with same style and same building materials.

[@alwayslearning7672]

Why add Cement?? Lime should be enough. And limewash for exterior would water proof it more.

[@klee88029]

Are metals added to each course of blocks, such as wire mesh or rebar, when building?

[@aanchaltyagi9227]

Can you please share the website or contact of the organization that can perform the following tests?

[@moh19931000]

Regular bricks are made of soil and don't have cement in them. I don't get how this is more environmentally friendly?!

[@AM-zk7pj]

A small size mud house is ok , say in 1440sq feet. If the internet is talking about a bunglow its too much.. its served no purpose snd is dangerous.

[@venikumari7356]

May I visit you sir. If so please let me know your convenient date and time

[@user-de6xw6sl9q]

Who will test the mud?

[@acavoxnegledajtelevizor401]

They still use cement in it

[@viveredasalmone]

How they made the houses hundreds years ago without laboratory, temperature of the oven ecc?? Just flow the soil of your land will be perfect, just build it and join the path

[@yetao5801]

10% cement is only a factor 2-3 improvement over conventional concrete. It is wrong to claim "free of cement".

[@libbyholt3863]

I had no idea termites were a problem for any material besides wood!

[@aklilubekele9571]

How do wo contct u?

[@stocktrading5123]

Search Mahija

[@devanandroutpahelaamaatipa7700]

dont you thing if all the house is going to be on soil, then there is a scarecity of soil for cultivatin in future.

[@stocktrading5123]

Only top soil is useful for cultivation .They use deep soil so scarcity of soil for cultivation doesn't arise.

[@sarapeace7570]

[@NikitaSissy]

Kya hai he sab, pagal bna re logo ko, kaan ik taraf se pakar lo chahe dusri, kya farak parhta hai, the traditional houses we make using kiln bricks, is that any different, jitna waha cement use ho rha wo to tum log bhi kr rhe ho…

[@poppyflorist]

what a scam. so its not the mud, but the sand that's used. This exactly what is used in modern construction as well, quarry dust, cement and mittel (crushed rocks in size used for construction). We used to use sand before mittel. Sand was stopped as they were taken predominantly from river beds which degraded river life. So, if there's no sand in your land, you don't simply use the mud. So, these are not mud structures.

[@katanakhip]

Mud houses or otherwise known as cob, are houses made with mud- soil from the site from under 3 feet depth which must contain sand and clay, then also add straw and water. What you shown in this video is something other than a mud material for a house, you washed out the clay and added cement which is just sand and cement, the very which thing you say it's bad for the environment. Conclusion: this is just clickbait or the title should be rephrased: is the sand content enough in the soil of your property for the cement mix to build your house. This video deserves more dislikes

[@ent1311]

It uses many times less cement then just concrete.

[@DrSlobGoblin]

They didn't "wash out the clay" from what was used for the block. They took a sample of the soil and washed out the clay in the sample to get an accurate measurement of the ratio of sand-to-clay in the mixture. The blocks tested and eventually produced for construction still have their original clay content.

[@gabrielangello9702]

Learn to pay attention or watch videos twice before you run your foul mouth to spill some ignorance. Alternatively, you can slow down the play rate to leave your brains time to register the details. PS: I disliked your comment. You deserved it...

[@sripraju]

It appears that you completely misunderstood the video. They washed out the mud to check the sand content in the soil to determine if they need to add more or less sand to the mixture. Thats all. The actual mud used in making the bricks is not washed. Sand and cement are added based on the previous lab testing. So, the post is not an accurate understand.

[@praveenkumar-oz3dt]

This is nonsense. Mixing cement means nothing

[@stocktrading5123]

Only 10% cement is used .

[@kishorwankar6698]

Like me

[@ShankarDada010]

Don't believe them..... Go desi

[@stocktrading5123]

This is Desi in modern avatar.

[@ShankarDada010]

@@stocktrading5123 Yaya we know what's happening.... It's a business

[@RajeshKumar-er2dh]

Always add cow dung too.

[@himanshugill4950]

Bakwas

[@klee88029]

What if you have non-fertile top soil? Just course sandy dry desert soil? How far down should one dig to get a good soil sample? Thank you. 🙏🧓

[@regdor8187]

"stabilized" means add concrete....

[@volvo24091]

Add concrete? How??