Mejoramiento de bloques de adobe mediante fibras de celulosa de madera para construcción edilicia

Abstract

Abstract:Adobe, an ancient building material known for its affordability and excellent thermal properties, has been fundamental in the history of construction. This studio compares traditional adobe with variants that include wood pulp in different proportions. Previous research suggests that the addition of natural fibers, in this case in concentrations of 3%, 5% and 7%, improves mechanical resistance and impermeability. To avoid cracks on the surface of the earth blocks, it is recommended add binders. The characterization of the materials included granulometry tests, density and Atterberg limits, while the technical and mechanical properties of adobe final were evaluated by compression and bending tests, as well as water absorption by capillarity, hardness and Young's modulus. The study was divided into four stages: obtaining of the material, characterization, elaboration of adobes and obtaining results. They were carried out four formulations of traditional adobe and with additions of wood cellulose, each repeated three times, allowing a detailed comparison of their properties.