Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars
The construction sector is one of the main consumers of raw materials and generates a high volume of waste within the European Union. The search for new materials that are more sustainable and respectful of the environment has become a challenge for countries with a high degree of industrialization....
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| author | Alberto Morón Daniel Ferrández Pablo Saiz Gabriela Vega Carlos Morón |
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| description | The construction sector is one of the main consumers of raw materials and generates a high volume of waste within the European Union. The search for new materials that are more sustainable and respectful of the environment has become a challenge for countries with a high degree of industrialization. In this work, a study of the most relevant properties of masonry mortars made with recycled aggregates and reinforced with synthetic fibers was carried out. Three types of aggregates were used—natural, concrete recycling and ceramic recycling—and two types of reinforcing fibers: polypropylene and polyolefin. In this way, various tests of physical-mechanical characterization and a statistical analysis of the results were carried out. It has been shown that the mortars made from aggregate recycled concrete and reinforced with polypropylene fiber are the ones with the best properties for application in the construction sector, although without improving the properties of traditional mortars made from natural aggregate and without fibers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1954022fb6e14886b0c0b7d8baf4df392023-11-21T22:53:17ZengMDPI AGInfrastructures2412-38112021-06-01668410.3390/infrastructures6060084Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry MortarsAlberto Morón0Daniel Ferrández1Pablo Saiz2Gabriela Vega3Carlos Morón4Departamento de Tecnología de la Edificación, Escuela Técnica Superior de Edificación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartamento de Tecnología de la Edificación, Escuela Técnica Superior de Edificación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartamento de Economía Financiera, Contabilidad e Idioma Moderno, Campus de Vicálvaro, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28032 Madrid, SpainFacultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Guayaquil, Guayaquil 090514, EcuadorDepartamento de Tecnología de la Edificación, Escuela Técnica Superior de Edificación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, SpainThe construction sector is one of the main consumers of raw materials and generates a high volume of waste within the European Union. The search for new materials that are more sustainable and respectful of the environment has become a challenge for countries with a high degree of industrialization. In this work, a study of the most relevant properties of masonry mortars made with recycled aggregates and reinforced with synthetic fibers was carried out. Three types of aggregates were used—natural, concrete recycling and ceramic recycling—and two types of reinforcing fibers: polypropylene and polyolefin. In this way, various tests of physical-mechanical characterization and a statistical analysis of the results were carried out. It has been shown that the mortars made from aggregate recycled concrete and reinforced with polypropylene fiber are the ones with the best properties for application in the construction sector, although without improving the properties of traditional mortars made from natural aggregate and without fibers.https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/6/6/84recycled aggregatesmasonry mortarspolypropylene fiberpolyolefin fiberwaste management |
| spellingShingle | Alberto Morón Daniel Ferrández Pablo Saiz Gabriela Vega Carlos Morón Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars Infrastructures recycled aggregates masonry mortars polypropylene fiber polyolefin fiber waste management |
| title | Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars |
| title_full | Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars |
| title_short | Influence of Recycled Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Synthetic Fibers-Reinforced Masonry Mortars |
| title_sort | influence of recycled aggregates on the mechanical properties of synthetic fibers reinforced masonry mortars |
| topic | recycled aggregates masonry mortars polypropylene fiber polyolefin fiber waste management |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/6/6/84 |
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