Propuesta alternativa de mampostería prefabricada en hormigón reforzado con fibras de plástico y acero, para paredes no estructurales en viviendas convencionales

Abstract

The performance of concrete masonry blocks is directly related to the mechanical properties of the materials that comprise it. Currently, in the city of Azogues in Ecuador, the use of fibers in masonry blocks is not common, wasting the advantages that these can offer, that is why it is considered an opportunity to improve the mechanical properties of masonry units and offer a cheaper proposal. Digital models have been made in SAP 2000 software, simulating the compressive strength test, this test has been considered for simulation since it provides one of the main parameters to control the behavior of the block, the simulation is carried out in a conventional block , a block with recycled plastic fibers and one with steel fibers, the Stress/Strain graphs are obtained from said test, where the maximum load that each masonry unit supports is determined. In addition, a Cost-Benefit analysis is carried out where it is established that the best option is that of a concrete block reinforced with recycled plastic fibers. The simulation carried out using digital models allows us to predict their behavior immediately, prior to the construction of the blocks.