The thermal properties of building materials, particularly, thermal conductivity, are critical for ensuring thermal comfort and reducing environmental impact. While stabilization improves the physical, mechanical, and water resistance properties of compressed earth blocks (CEBs), it can negatively affect their thermal properties.

compressed earth blocks (CEBs), thermal conductivity, cement stabilization, SiO₂, CaO, hot ring method, soil stabilization, thermal properties.

Received: June 10, 2024; Accepted: July 15, 2024; Published: August 5, 2024

How to cite this article: A. Bouchkarem, S. Nasla, N. Zakham, M. Kheltent, Y. Jamil, Y. El Maatoufi, A. Ben Zoubair, K. Gueraoui and M. Cherraj, Study of thermal and chemical (thermochemical) properties of quartz (SiO₂) and lime (CaO) in CEBs, JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 37(4) (2024), 433-444. https://doi.org/10.17654/0973576324030

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