About the author  ⁄ Thomas Tailer

Thomas Tailer has worked for the last eight years with the International Earth Science Olympiad and observed firsthand the impact of disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and fires on low income communities in developing nations. He can be reached at tbtailer@hotmail.com.

Micro Tilt-Up Construction for Super Low Cost Structures

Overview of Cementitious Materials Used

In this article, the term “cement” was used throughout, referring to various cementitious materials. The first Dome was built with a standard non-structural mortar mix that can be purchased at any retail home improvement store. The panels can be fabricated with any number of cementitious mixes, including grout, mortar and concrete. The second Dome is under construction using a grout mixture with excellent results. Additional materials will be tested in conjunction with the carpet in the future.

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