Abstract:This study examines the ability to reduce the cost of constructing low-income housing buildings by modifying wall material properties. A new clay brick mixed with polyurethane foam was prepared. Different types of tests were conducted -compression strength, water absorption, thermal conductivity. Three types of studies were conducted literature review, experimental study to prepare samples of the different, and comparative study, to compare the construction costs using ordinary clay bricks and light bricks usi… Show more
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