Adoquines vehiculares con partículas de vidrio reciclado y escombros de construcciones

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to reduce the environmental impacts of stone extraction by proposing the use of reusable materials such as recycled glass and construction debris for the manufacture of paving stones. To this end, the physical and mechanical properties of the materials were evaluated, and then 40 MPa concrete mixes were designed using the ACI 211.1 method, adding 15%, 25%, and 35% construction debris and 15%, 25%, and 35% crushed glass as substitutes for fine aggregate. The results demonstrated that replacing 10% of the rubble and 15% to 20% of the glass provides 25% greater resistance than the required resistance for vehicular paving stones, as well as meeting the abrasion and rutting resistance requirements of INEN 1485 and INEN 3040. The results present a sustainable alternative in the construction sector, allowing the use of recycled materials without altering the physical and mechanical behavior of the paving stones.