| Title | मृत्तिका - Mrittikā (Mud)मृत्तिका Mrittikā |
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| Description | मृत्तिका - Mrittikā (Mud) is a mixture of soil, clay, silt, and organic matter. Used as a binder in plasters and mortars, particularly in rural construction. Composition varies significantly based on local soil conditions, affecting its strength and durability. |
| Tags | मृत्तिका Mrittikā Mud Clay Earth Soil Adobe Plaster |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-912071101-20-11-25-MI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/mud |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/mud |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Soil Sediment Natural Material Clay Silt Loam |
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| Regions | Rural areas across India Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Throughout Indian history Pre-17th Century |
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| Sources | Local soil deposits Local soil deposits in Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Properties | Plasticity index varies Shrinkage upon drying Compressive strength: 0.5-2 MPa (unreinforced) Thermal conductivity: 0.3-0.6 W/mK Plasticity index: 15-30 Dry density: 1.4-1.8 g/cm³ Compressive strength (unconfined): 0.5-2 MPa |
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| Uses | Wall construction Plaster binder Roofing material Floor covering Wall construction (adobe) Plastering Roofing (mud roofs) |
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| Materials | भूसा - Bhusa (Straw) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) गोमय - Gomaya (Cow Dung) भूसा - Bhūsā (Straw) चूना - Chunā (Lime) |
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| Styles | Vernacular architecture Vernacular Architecture Earthen Architecture |
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| Categories | Rural dwellings Earthen structures Residential Monastery |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Earthen Architecture in India | Book | Construction techniques and material properties |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Urgelling Monastery Tawang | Primary | 100% | |
| Moghalmari Monastery | Secondary | 100% |