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Adobe Block Design with Addition of Fiberglass to Improve the Compression Resistance in the District of Saylla, Province and Department of Cusco

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article discusses improving the low compression resistance of adobe houses in Saylla, Cusco, by incorporating fiberglass. It reviews studies employing synthetic materials and suggests adobe blocks with varying proportions of fiberglass. These adobe blocks to be studied will be produced in a traditional, regulated manner, with the addition of fiberglass at 0.10%, 0.50%, and 1.00%. Three samples of each type will be tested for reliable results. Compression tests show that traditional adobe fails to meet standards, while regulated adobe with fiberglass significantly enhances resistance. Adding 1.00% fiberglass results in a 123.20% increase in compression strength, reaching 1.634 MPa. The study concludes that fiberglass effectively strengthens adobe, providing practical applications for sustainable construction in Saylla, Cusco.

Source: Materials science forum

DOI: 10.4028/p-knn7ks

Authors: Anabella Catalina Giorget Hinostroza Berrios, Aaron Alejandro Sosa Cusihuaman, Eyzaguirre Acosta Augusto Carlos

Language: English

Topic: Hygrothermal properties of building materials

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405417210

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