Adobe Stabilization Tests
Part of the Preservation and Stabilization Documents Casa Grande Ruins National Monument project
Author(s): Sam Henderson
Year: 1976
Summary
This report pertains to experimentation with amended adobe mixtures in an effort to find the most durable mix for stabilizing the Casa Grande Ruins. The amendment used was Bonell Soil Stabilizer. Various ratios of the stabilizer to water were mixed and mixed with caliche. A particular test area in Compound A was chosen. Results were analyzed, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made.
Cite this Record
Adobe Stabilization Tests. Sam Henderson. 1976 ( tDAR id: 371708) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8988602
Keywords
Site Type
Archaeological Feature
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Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex
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Non-Domestic Structures
Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview
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Architectural Documentation
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Historic Background Research
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Site Stabilization
Temporal Keywords
Classic Period
Spatial Coverage
min long: -111.542; min lat: 32.972 ; max long: -111.524; max lat: 33.01 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): alycia hayes
File Information
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a1976_bonellsoilstabilizeramendmenttesting.pdf | 2.84mb | Nov 4, 2011 2:39:08 PM | Public |