Application of Microbial Biopolymers as an Alternative Construction Binder for Earth Buildings in Underdeveloped Countries

Figure 3

Experimental program. (a) Biopolymer-soil mixing. (b) Mixture molding. (c) UTM after 1 day of curing (ductile). (d) UTM at 28 days of curing (brittle and strong).

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