[Cob] supporting a one ton tank

[Janet Standeford]

Depending on the mix of sandy clay, you might get the same results I did.

360 psi with a minimum of straw and 240 for loaded with straw.



On 7/6/2011 11:25 AM, Ocean Liff-Anderson wrote:
> Actually, cob has incredible compressive strength, similar to a 
> concrete wall.  I don't know the numbers - Shannon, can you pitch in 
> some figures?  But I think the walls circling a small bathroom and 
> closet, if made thick enough, would be able to support your water 
> tank.  But best to get some engineering...
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