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How Straw Decomposes

How Straw Decomposes

2021-12-12 by esba

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Categories: English Language, Research

Authors:

  1. Summers, Matthew D
  2. Blunk, Sherry L
  3. Jenkins, Bryan M

Categories English Language, Research Tags DURABILITY
Long term evaluation of the performance of a straw bale house built in a temperate maritime climate
AU-A Pilot Study examining the Strength, Compressibility and Serviceability of Rendered Straw Bale Walls for Two Storey Load Bearing

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