Influencia de correctores orgánicos y yeso en la elaboración de bloques de suelo cemento

Abstract

Abstract: The conventional construction materials production process requires a large amount of energy and natural resources. On the other hand, the management and elimination of agricultural sector waste generates a significant negative impact on the environment. The waste materials from both sectors are discarded, Therefore, taking advantage of these residues and producing environmental friendly materials, this research aims to evaluate the influence of organic correctors and plaster in the elaboration of soil-cement blocks. Disks were made with mixtures of soil cement sand, including rice husk; peanut shell, and gypsum. The implemented materials were from Yantzaza, Catamayo, and Malacatos, towns from the southern region of Ecuador. To characterize the used materials, it was necessary to carry out physical, chemical, and mineralogical tests. Moreover, a diametrical compression test was developed to obtain the optimal mixture from the combinations. Determining the 2.5% replacement of rice husks and peanuts and 7.5% replacement of plaster in the base mix.