Rheological properties of rammed clay from illitic clay in relation to the amount of illite

Abstract

The paper deals with the rheological properties of rammed unfired clay prepared from illitic clay. Rammed earth contains filler, binder and water. The materials were compared with the amount of filler 20 and 30% of the total weight of the mixture. The amount of water and clay affects the creep and shrinkage of the produced material. Creep properties are compared at the end of the article.