Workshop to Explore Research Frontiers of Compressed Earth Block Construction Materials: University of Colorado: Boulder, Colorado; May 24-26, 2010

本次研讨会的研究目标是建立一个全球性的压缩土块（CEB）技术知识库，以确定知识差距暴露的研究机会，以确定跨学科和/或合作研究的机会，并确定研究成果的交流方法。 为期三天的实践研讨会将汇集来自世界各地的土木和岩土工程与建筑学院，讨论工程研究实验室背景下的研究目标。 将特别关注抗震设计，非传统环境适应，以及全球气候变化对传统土结构的影响。讲习班的大量文件将编制成白色文件供出版，讲习班提供的资料将作为一个新网站的内容基础，该网站将作为一份活文件，以接收新的资料和研究成果。 CEB建筑的特点是可持续性、能源效率和低成本。 通过交流工程和设计的国际标准，该研讨会将为安全和负担得起的住房提供现实世界的好处。 通过确定新的研究机会，该讲习班希望将行政首长协调会的技术带给更广泛的国际受众，特别是发展中社区的受众。 这次研讨会的结果将产生直接影响。 由印第安人事务局资助的一个并行研讨会将汇集来自美洲土著大学建设项目的代表，讨论CEB生产和建设的发展项目。

The research objectives of this workshop are to establish a global knowledge base for compressed earth block (CEB) technologies, to identify research opportunities exposed by knowledge gaps, to determine interdisciplinary and/or collaborative research opportunities, and to determine accessible methods of communication for research findings. The three-day, hands-on workshop will bring together civil and geotechnical engineering and architecture faculty from around the world to discuss the research objectives in the context of engineering research labs. Particular focus will be given to earthquake resistant design, non-conventional environmental adaptation, and the effects of global climate change on traditional earthen construction. Extensive documentation of the workshop will be developed as a white paper for publication and the information from the workshop will provide the content basis for a new website designed as a living document to receive new information and research.The world-wide demand for basic shelter has never been greater. CEB construction is characterized by its sustainability, energy efficiency and low cost. By communicating international standards for engineering and design, this workshop will provide real-world benefits for safe and affordable housing. By identifying new research opportunities, this workshop aspires to bring CEB technologies to a broader international audience, especially in developing communities. The findings of this workshop will have an immediate impact. A concurrent workshop, funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will bring together representatives from Native American college construction programs to discuss developing programs in CEB production and construction.