JCE_V4_N4_RP1 Shanmuka K.N. Manjunath K. Prahallada M.C. Journal on Civil Engineering 2249 - 0779 4 4 1 6 Laterite Soil Bricks, Ordinary Portland Cement, Dry Compressive Strength, Wet Compressive Strength, Water Absorption Utilization of laterite soil as building material has become a source of concern to all due to its effect on the social, economy and environment factors. Rising population in developing nations like India has led to the demand and effective utilization of these gifted materials in construction of houses, roads and others. This paper is aimed at examining the properties of laterite soil for sustainable buildings. Hence in this experimental investigation, an attempt has been made to study the suitability of laterite soil in the preparation of compressed laterite bricks with the addition of different percentages of cement. Dry compressive strength, wet compressive strength and water absorption were found out on the prepared specimens. The results show that the compressed laterite bricks of laterite soil with 7% addition of cement possess the maximum compressive strength with less absorption of water. September - November 2014 Copyright © 2014 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=3084