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Research on Used Car Tyre
Strap Reinforced Adobe
Construction in Peru
Andrew Charleson
The Vision:
To collect used tyres in
developed countries, convert
them into straps, then transport
and offer them to developing
countries for less than the cost
of recycling or landfill disposal.
Research in Peru
Where to from here?
Where to from here?
•Analyse test data
•Determine limits of applicability
•Produce a construction manual
•Consider implementation
Implementation
•Seek international tyre industry support
•Develop and construct a cutting
machine
•Interest NGOs and Governments
•Pilot study?
Questions and Discussion