Rammed earth wall restoration method using the earth reintegration technique by ramming

This article describes the rammed-earth wall restoration method using the earth reintegration technique by tamping. This technique is used in cases of severe material loss or when the superficial layer is seriously damaged. It is similar to the traditional system of tamping layers of earth laid down and confined within a wooden casing, except that here the wooden casing is only used for the outer face, the wall itself acting as the other face of the casing. As part of the preliminary study, it was necessary to carry out an analysis of the structural stability of the remaining wall's residual thickness, which allows the suitability of the method and the appropriate system for compacting to be determined. It is also necessary to carry out laboratory tests to determine the characteristics of the original historical material so that a material with similar characteristics can be used for the restoration.