Diseño y construcción de bloques ensamblables para la construcción de paredes, elaborados con plástico y caucho reciclado

Abstract

Abstract: The general objetive of this research was to design and evaluete the technical and economic feasibility of interlocking blocks for wall construction, made from recycled plastic and rubber, in the city of Loja. The sample was non-probabilistic and included recycled plastics (PP, LDPE, PET, and HDPE) and rubber from used tires avaliable from local waste management companies. Quantitative methods of cost analysis, document, review, and technical design were applied. The techniques used included informations systematization and selection matrices, while the instruments included comparative cost tables and prototype modeling. The results show that the selected recycled materials have adequate local availability and competitive costs compared to conventional materials, allowing for the estimation of an economically viable interlocking block. Furthermore, the proposed design meets basic technical criteria for structural funcionality. It was concluded that the proposal is technically feasible, environmentally sustainable due to the valorization of waste, and potentially cost-competitive with traditional blocks, offering advantages in assembly speed, reduced environmental impact, and a contribution to the local circular economy.