Tung Oil Rammed Earth

Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

22-7182-268-a

Sample produced by:

LIU Wei

Sample date:

15 Mar 2022 (Produced)

Sample condition:

Intact

Process-driven material

This rammed earth sample is mixed with 8% Tung Oil and tested for water repellence. 15 ml water is sprayed on the sample's surface 4 times. The first spray starts 2 weeks after ramming, and the other 3 sprays are done 4 days after each. It can be observed that the water does not affect the surface too much.

Location of Sample Extraction:

Sai Wan, Hong Kong

22.287435617322714, 114.13863873837589

Depth of sample extraction:

> 100 cm

Slope at extraction point:

< 35°

Land Use:

Vacant land/construction in progress

State:

Solid