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The use of woodwool/cement slabs and similar building products in developing countries
Project aims
To comment on the draft NRI bulletin on the manufacture of woodwool/ cement slabs in developing countries, and to provide relevant technical advice
Countries
Activities
- Comment on the draft NRI bulletin with respect to the properties and application of woodwool/cement slabs, the basic house design for Zambia and general technical content
- Advise on technical requirements of overseas building regulations and codes of practice and how they may affect the potential use of woodwool/cement slabs
- Undertake associated visits to Ghana and Nigeria
- Advise on possible product performance improvements
- Advise on appropriate building designs, structures and construction methods using woodwool/cement slabs for lower-cost housing applications in developing countries
- Identify other areas where woodwool/cement slabs could be used or could replace traditional building materials
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