5 Day Workshop: Compressed Earth Block Production, Construction and Lime Stabilization
 Laurie Pedalaborde - PVNN
| | A 5-day workshop in compressed earth block production will be held in Puerto Vallarta from December 1-5. For more information, contact Laurie at (322) 223-9399. | | |
A 5-day workshop in compressed earth block production, construction and lime stabilization will be held from Monday, December 1st to Friday 5th, 2008, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
This course will be an overview of many facets of the earth block construction process. The course will be led by Jim Hallock, President of Tierra y Cal, Proyectos Sustentables and Earth Block Inc.
Jim has extensive CEB experience. For 15 years, he has been building exclusively with CEBs (compressed earth blocks) and consulting on projects worldwide. Jim will be assisted by Monica Healy, Tierra y Cal’s General Manager. The course will be in English and Spanish.
Course Schedule
All classes begin at 9 am. Class cost includes an Earth Block Construction manual.
Monday, December 1st: Introduction and Theory. Revision of The Earth Block Construction Manual. Soil selection, material mixing, and pH testing.
Tuesday, December 2nd: Machinery operation: AECT 2001. Earth block production, machinery adjustments, basic formulation for different clays and soils. Foundation, water leveling, story poles, door bucks and commencement of block stacking.
Wednesday, December 3rd: Block stacking, electrical installation and bond beam.
Thursday, December 4th: Roof attachment and low camber, Earth Block barrel vault building.
Friday, December 5th: Natural plasters, Q&A session, wrap up, diplomas, and party!
Workshop cost of $3,000 pesos includes an Earth Block Construction manual. It is important to register before November 10, 2008. An initial deposit of $1,500 pesos is required to reserve your space.
For more information in English, contact Laurie at (322) 223-9399 or 044-322-107-5545.
Para más información en Español, llame Cecy al (322) 223-9399 o 044-322-117-4196. |
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