Evaluation of Engineering Properties of Laterite Blocks for Construction Purposes from Selected Zones of Coastal Karnataka Region—A Case Study

Bhagyashree, H. N. Udayashankara, Purushotham G. Sarvade

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Abstract

Laterite rocks are utilized for constructing buildings in subtropics as well as tropical places wherein laterites are available everywhere easily and are cheaper than natural rocks. Laterites found on the west coast of India are generally utilized to construct historical monuments like temples, churches, forts and houses. Lateritic soil and blocks are abundant, cost-efficient, energy effective and eco-friendly construction material in the coastal Karnataka area of Indian subcontinent; therefore, it is a go-to material for present-day constructions. This research intends to feature the engineering characteristics of laterite blocks from 15 quarries of Coastal Karnataka for construction purposes depending upon its laboratory evaluation along with classification of laterite stones based on their strength characteristics. Freshly quarried stones were procured a month before the experiments commenced. This research involves examination of the lateritic blocks for building purposes where the intrinsic characteristics of colour and hardness were examined. The geotechnical characteristics of lateritic blocks recently extracted from the laterite quarry are explored. The mechanical and physical characteristics of laterites were found to be reliant on the integral features of the quarry. Depending upon the depth and location of the quarry, the properties varied significantly. The study also showed that laterite stones from a few quarries can be regarded as a great building material for constructing various structures like residences, monuments, bridges, etc.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Trends in Civil Engineering - Select Proceedings of ICRACE 2021
EditorsArjun Sil, Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni, Rathish Kumar Pancharathi
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages477-483
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9789811940545
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event1st International Conference on Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering, ICRACE 2021 - Silchar, India
Duration: 17-09-202119-09-2021

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume274
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering, ICRACE 2021
Country/TerritoryIndia
CitySilchar
Period17-09-2119-09-21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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