Cob: cob test info request

[Matthew HALL(SED)]

Dear john fordice
All of the engineering tests you refer to and more besides have been studied by the Centre for
Earthen Architecture at the Uiversity of Plymouth in the UK. A researcher by thename of Matthew
Greer did a PhD in this very field assessing the effect of moisture content on the strength of the
cob material. Perhaps you will find this lead useful in your quest? Good luck.
Regards
Matthew
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Matthew Hall - PhD Research Student
Centre for the Built Environment
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Sheffield Hallam University
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