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I think best solution for improving strength of adobe construction is mixing of lime with soil in mud bricks and mud plaster that astonishingly improves strength of soil while the proportion of mixing lime with soil depends upon existing soil properties which can be easily determined through shrink box test .Currently DFID has constructed lime stabilized shelters for flood affected families in Sindh Pakistan, considering various DRR resilient aspects . Technical support is being obtained from Straw built consultancy which has very remarkable experience in proper usage of lime. Please find similar executed shelter design attached for your guidance. Shelter programme DFID.pdf