Research Article
Application of Microbial Biopolymers as an Alternative Construction Binder for Earth Buildings in Underdeveloped Countries
Table 2
Mixing conditions of biopolymer-KRS mixtures.
| Specimen | Mixing condition [g] | Initial mass ratio [%] | Dried soil | Binder | Water | Binder/soil | Water content |
| Xanthan gum | 1,000 | 10 | 600 | 1.0 | 60 | Gellan gum | 1,000 | 10 | 600 | 1.0 | 60 | Ordinary cement | 1,000 | 100 (cement) | 600 | 10.0 | 60 | Natural (untreated) soil | 1,000 | ā | 600 | ā | 60 |
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