UniSA study paves way for architectural use of end-of-life tires

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By mmillikinAug 23, 2022, 7:30 am171 pts
A new study by The University of South Australia (UniSA) has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tires packed with earth, with the results potentially providing new opportunities for the reuse of end-of-life tires in the construction industry. Tire waste represents a major…

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