Ecobloques para aplicaciones no estructurales en el sector de la construcción

Abstract

The industrial activities generate different types of waste for which must be an alternative for proper disposal. One option is the use of waste either in the production cycles of the same companies or incorporating them into other forms of business. It is propose the addition of ash, which is residual from the paper industry, into the production of blocks. Eco-blocks elaborated consistently with the processed samples prepared with 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% sustitution of ash with cement replaced by following Industrial Company S.A Blocks specified dosages. A total of 150 samples were prepared following quality control that the company has pertaining to the quality of said materials, To check for dimensional stability, initial and total absorption including compression strength for the blocks on both the modified and controlled samples. Additionally, preliminary tests were made to follow the influence of heat capacity of the block that was produced. The results showed that additions of up to 40% ash allow the preparation of concrete blocks yielding compression strength established by the company (10MPa or more) and there is an apparent heat absorption capacity as well. In conclusion, with this study I offer an alternative use for industrial waste, utilizing it in the production of a nonstructural element widely used in construction; the eco-block, can become an attractive alternative in the marketplace.