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- Title
Cellular Concrete Bricks with Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate.
- Authors
Hernández-Zaragoza, Juan Bosco; López-Lara, Teresa; Horta-Rangel, Jaime; López-Cajún, Carlos; Rojas-González, Eduardo; García-Rodríguez, F. J.; Adue, Jorge
- Abstract
Cellular concrete bricks were obtained by using a lightweight mortar with recycled expanded polystyrene aggregate instead of sandy materials. After determining the block properties (absorption, compressive strength, and tensile stresses), it was found that this brick meets the requirements of the masonry standards used in Mexico. The obtained material is lighter than the commercial ones, which facilitates their rapid elaboration, quality control, and transportation. It is less permeable, which helps preventmoisture formation retaining its strength due to the greater adherence shown with dry polystyrene. It was more flexible, which makes it less vulnerable to cracking walls due to soil displacements. Furthermore, it is economical, because it uses recyclable material and has properties that prevent deterioration increasing its useful life. We recommend the use of the fully dry EP under a dry environment to obtain the best properties of brick.
- Subjects
MEXICO; LIGHTWEIGHT concrete; CONCRETE bricks; POLYSTYRENE; MORTAR
- Publication
Advances in Materials Science & Engineering, 2013, p1
- ISSN
1687-8434
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2013/160162