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@article{205588,
        author = {ADITYA MUKESH KADAM and BHAGWAT WAYBHASE and PRITHVIRAJ JADHAV and PRATHMESH PADILE},
        title = {A MODULAR PRE-CAST EARTHRN PANEL SYSTEM REINFORCED WITH BAMBOO AND PROVIDED WITH INTERLOCKING CONNECTIONS FOR RAPID AND COST-EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {6990-6997},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205588},
        abstract = {This study explores the design, development, and laboratory evaluation of a modular precast earthen panel constructed from bamboo and fitted with interlocking tongue and groove joints, intended to provide a rapid and cost-effective solution to the challenge of rural housing construction in India. The panels were produced from stabilized soil (50-70%), cement (binder) (5-10%), natural fiber (Coconut Husk), water, and bamboo split in bidirectional grid pattern at 100 mm c/c. Laboratory tests such as compressive test, flexural strength test, water absorption test and thermal conductivity test were conducted. This revealed a compressive strength of 8.89MPa after 14 days, Tensile Strength of 1.13 MPa, and water absorption rate of 10.93%, all meeting the minimum criteria for low-cost residential building construction. The use of the interlocking joint made it possible to assemble the panels without specialized masonry, leading to about 40% reduction in construction time in comparison to conventional brick masonry. The total cost of constructing the wall was estimated to be Rs.485 per sq. m, which is about 38% cheaper than conventional burnt bricks construction. The results indicate that the joints used to construct the panels made out of bamboo and earth are strong and suitable alternative to conventional building materials in rural India.},
        keywords = {Earthen Panels, Bamboo Reinforcement, Modular Building, Interlocking Joints, Rural Housing, Sustainable Building, Pre-Pre-caste System, Low-Cost Housing.},
        month = {June},
        }