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压缩土块(CEB)技术知识库，找出因知识差距而暴露的研究机会，确定跨学科和/或协作的研究机会，并为研究成果确定可利用的交流方法。为期三天的实践工作坊将汇集来自世界各地的土木工程和土木工程和建筑系，在工程研究实验室的背景下讨论研究目标。将特别关注抗震设计、非常规环境适应以及全球气候变化对传统土建筑的影响。讲习班的广泛文件将作为白皮书出版，讲习班提供的信息将为一个新网站提供内容基础，该网站将被设计为一个活生生的文件，以接收新的信息和研究。全世界对基本住房的需求从未像现在这样大。CEB建设具有可持续性、节能、低成本的特点。通过交流工程和设计的国际标准，这个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，该研讨会希望将行政首长协调委员会的技术带给更广泛的国际受众，特别是在发展中社区。这次研讨会的结果将立即产生影响。由印第安人事务局资助的同时举办的研讨会将汇集美洲原住民学院建设项目的代表，讨论CEB生产和建设方面的发展项目。

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.