Cellular Concrete Bricks with Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate
Joint Authors
Rojas-González, Eduardo
Hernández-Zaragoza, Juan Bosco
López-Lara, Teresa
Adue, Jorge
Horta-Rangel, Jaime
López-Cajún, Carlos
García-Rodríguez, F. J.
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
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 prevent moisture 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hernández-Zaragoza, Juan Bosco& López-Lara, Teresa& Horta-Rangel, Jaime& López-Cajún, Carlos& Rojas-González, Eduardo& García-Rodríguez, F. J.…[et al.]. 2013. Cellular Concrete Bricks with Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450626
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hernández-Zaragoza, Juan Bosco…[et al.]. Cellular Concrete Bricks with Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450626
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hernández-Zaragoza, Juan Bosco& López-Lara, Teresa& Horta-Rangel, Jaime& López-Cajún, Carlos& Rojas-González, Eduardo& García-Rodríguez, F. J.…[et al.]. Cellular Concrete Bricks with Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450626
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450626