Elaboración de un bloque modular hecho con agregado obtenido de residuos sólidos de construcción y demolición (RCD)

Abstract

This project was carried out in order to present an alternative for the reuse of waste from the construction industry, for which it is proposed the manufacture of a modular block made with aggregate obtained from solid construction and demolition waste (RCD. This research lies in the incorrect disposal of these wastes, which has become a social and environmental problem. Four stages were established to carry out this project, which began with the characterization of the RCD, taking into account the information consulted. on studies, trials, analysis and laboratory tests that determined the mechanical properties that allowed to establish the components for the manufacture of the block. Subsequently, the aggregate was obtained through a crushing process, reducing this residue in granulometric fractions of de ¾" (19.0 mm). Then the block was manufactured, at this stage s and describes the procedure for its manufacture, along with dimensions, weight and the equipment used in this process. Finally, compressive strength tests were performed on each of the specimens made to determine if they met the requirements established in Colombian Technical Standard 673; giving favorable results to the resistance of the block.