Abstract
Hemp-lime is an insulating low carbon material that is produced from sustainable natural resources. The use of hemplime
within the construction industry is a relatively recent development. Currently within the UK hemp-lime is used to
form solid wall insulation in conjunction with structural timber studwork. Current design practice generally assumes
that the hemp-lime does not contribute towards the structural capacity of the wall. This paper details research that
has been undertaken to establish the compressive load enhancement provided to timber studs by encasement in
hemp-lime. Laboratory testing was carried out on timber studs with and without hemp-lime and the results
compared. It was found that the hemp-lime significantly increases the compressive capacity of the studs and prevents
buckling from occurring.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 175-183 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Construction Materials: |
| Volume | 166 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 23 Aug 2012 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2013 |