Authors : Hachem Chaib and Abdelouahed Kriker
Abstract: Algeria is located in an area with a high solar potentiality and presents nearly 90% of arid and semi-arid lands of this fact it is important to look at the current situation of Saharan cities. The objective in the context of this work is the achievement of a level of thermal comfort with a lower energy consumption and a mechanical resistance acceptable with a reduced cost. For this, we have tried to make bricks with good thermal characteristics and mechanical basis of three local materials: namely the clay of baldet amer the sand dune of sidi khouiled and fibers of date palm. The construction materials used in the Saharan regions of Algeria are often concrete or cementitious products such as cinder blocks that have rather poor thermal properties. Yet, these areas have several local materials (Clay, gypsum ...) that have historically proven their thermal and mechanical efficiencies. The purpose of this study is to carry out a thermal study of prototypes made of bricks that are made from local materials. After analyzing and interpreting the obtained results, the most appropriate choice was made on the bricks that meet the requirements of good thermal isolation.
Hachem Chaib and Abdelouahed Kriker, 2020. Thermal Study Prototypes Effected by Earth Bricks Reinforced by Date Palm Fibers. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 15: 3437-3444.