This document provides guidance on construction methods for building in Afghanistan. It discusses appropriate construction materials given availability constraints, including earth, concrete, masonry, steel and wood. Proper soil compaction is emphasized, as is mixing particle sizes for stability.

bricks, solid concrete blocks, hollow concrete blocks or dressed stones laid in cement or cement lime mortar, taking into account the seismic zones of Afghanistan. In case, clay mud mortar is used, certain architecture planning measures will have to be constrained. This part will be useful for providing training of the engineers as well as ...

2024年4月24日 · Join Kamal and Umm al-Bani in this enthralling episode as they demonstrate the art of cement work and take on the challenge of constructing a sturdy hut floor amidst the wilderness. Discover...

If availability of cement improves in Afghanistan, concrete blocks could be as easily made by village people as they make clay blocks. The main purpose of this part is to deal with the earthquake resistant building

As government officials and donors already know, vertical structures and the associated utilities are often the most easily recognized infrastructure support to rural areas. This manual combines codes from all over the world into an Afghanistan model.

I wanted to help building a mud house in Afghanistan but I was a complete failure 😂😂😂

2023年12月20日 · This video, "Nomadic Family Making a Hut with Blocks and Cement in Mountains," showcases the blend of traditional and modern building techniques in a rugged, natural setting. 🌄🧱 Watch as...

2012年12月5日 · When it comes to housing there are two totally different types of housing in Afghanistan, the traditional mud houses, and concrete houses and mansions. In the cities you will see very modern architecture, beautiful mansions, but at the same time you might see a very traditional mud house next to it.

Since the US invasion of Afghanistan, the abbreviated term "B-Hut" has become a common term for US soldiers and contractors alike. The B-Hut is much more common in Afghanistan than Iraq due to the lack of infrastructure, building materials (besides mud) and of permanent buildings, by western standards.

2016年7月15日 · Part of my earth sheltered home design included covering a quonset hut in reinforced concrete and burying it. This post is about the rebar and shotcrete...