Geotechnical and geophysical characterization of traditional construction materials in the Tafilalet Region: Towards sustainable building
Ayoub SOUILEH, Mohammed CHRACHMY, Latifa OUADIF, Mohamed AZROUR, Achraf MABROUK
Abstract. This study focuses on the geotechnical and geophysical characterization of traditional construction materials in the Tafilalet region, Morocco. The objective is to assess the physical properties of soils used in traditional construction to optimize their use in sustainable building projects. The materials, primarily composed of raw earth, were analyzed through granulometric and compaction tests, along with geophysical methods such as electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR). These analyses evaluate soil composition, compaction potential, and stability, particularly to moisture content, providing recommendations for the optimal use of local materials in eco-friendly construction
Keywords
Traditional Construction Materials, Sustainable Building, Eco-Friendly Construction, Geotechnical, Geophysical
Published online 1/10/2025, 9 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Ayoub SOUILEH, Mohammed CHRACHMY, Latifa OUADIF, Mohamed AZROUR, Achraf MABROUK, Geotechnical and geophysical characterization of traditional construction materials in the Tafilalet Region: Towards sustainable building, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 47, pp 285-293, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903391-33
The article was published as article 33 of the book Vernacular Architecture
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