산업화된 현대 흙건축 자재를 위한 표준시험법 고찰 및 제안

Abstract

Purpose: Although no normative basis for earthen architecture has been established in Korea so far, this study aims to serve as a starting point for a long journey to obtain the legitimacy of earthen architecture by contributing to the establishment of standardized test types for earthen architecture. Method: In this research, 131 test methods for performance and quality of earth building among 24 earth building codes and normative documents (with additional 120 related regulations) being implemented in 11 countries and regions were categorized by the quantitative parameters revealing the properties of contemporary earth building, and were scrutinized. Result: First, it is imperative to define the properties and parameters to be verified, taking account the own feature of earth building materials and elements. In Korea, the properties of moisture as well as structural stability should be included due to its climatic characteristics. Next, it is necessary to select an appropriate parameters for verifying the performance of respective construction technique and material, and to apply or to develop an appropriate test method accordingly. Conventional test methods can no longer keep pace with the development of earthen architecture. In addition, it needs to consider whether and how to continue the field test, since it is no more effective in mass production system. Finally, it’s time to consider how to use stabilizer. This is more about the earth building industry than the standardized test methods. In any case, it is the essence how earthen architecture can be more prolific without losing the initial purpose.