Screws ensure that earth layer and trass-lime or reinforced concrete beam hold together. They are screwed into rammed earth before casting.
Diagram left: The lintel above the doors of the Batschuns Chapel, executed in rammed earth on both sides. Section at 1:10 scale.
Diagram right: Standard section of the Rauch House. Façade of rammed earth, interior wall finished with clay plastering. Section at 1:10 scale.
Rammed earth wall 45 cm
Finish clay plaster 1 cm Clay undercoat 3 cm Reed insulation 2 x 5 cm Clay mortar
Reinforced conrete lintel 20 x 32 cm
Brick check Rammed earth wall 45 cm Reinforced trass-lime mortar
Screws
30 x 20 cm
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