Estudio de las patologías presentadas en el ladrillo de mampostería de los sectores Catamayo y Malacatos

Abstract

Abstract:The present investigation seeks to study the pathologies (anomalies) that are manifested in the masonry bricks produced by hand in the sectors of Catamayo and Malacatos, these are evaluated as constructive elements; Under this perspective, the study began with the collection of bibliographic information of the anomalies that are present in the brick, an analysis of the physical-mechanical properties was performed to determine these anomalies, the surface porosity of the brick was also calculated through the SPIPTM image processor software, the behavior and performance of the brick structures subjected to loads was also checked, which allowed assessing the types of masonry failure. Finally, an analysis of the percentage of porosity and how it influences the resistance of the bricks produced in these sectors was carried out, resulting in 75% to 50% in the Catamayo sector and 75% to 40% in the Malacatos sector. therefore these percentages are below the minimum required according to the equatorial standard (NTE INEN 0297) and do not meet the resistance.