Process

Mining

Transportation to process

Crushing

Pyro processing

Grinding

Transportation to distributor

Total

Energy consumption for 3000 psi concrete (18% portland cement

Components            

Coarse aggregate

Fine aggregate

Portland

Water

Mixing

Transportation to project/dispensing

Total

Energy consumption for Earth Block (no portland)

Soil

Transportation

Manufacture

Total

Add Portland (6%)

Mix

portland

Total

MJ/kg

.044

.089

.386

4.041

.188

.133

4.882

.028

.028

.735

0

.102

.133

1.026

.028

.133

.102

.263

.102

.245

.61