
Rammed‑earth wall construction is primarily composed of which material?
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Get StartedRammed‑earth wall construction is primarily composed of which material?
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- Compacted natural soils and aggregates placed in temporary formwork
- Fired clay bricks set in lime mortar
- Cast‑in‑place reinforced concrete
- Stacked timber logs sealed with chinking
Correct answer: Compacted natural soils and aggregates placed in temporary formwork
Explanation: Rammed earth involves compacting layers of natural soils and aggregates inside forms to form dense walls; the technique has been used for millennia and saw modern engineering revivals in the 20th–21st centuries.
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