Study of mortars with industrial residual plastic scales

Authors

  • O. E. Magariños Instituto de Tecnología Arquitectónica (ITA) Fac. de Arquitectura y Urbanismo -U. N. T.
  • C. E. Alderete Instituto de Tecnología Arquitectónica (ITA) Fac. de Arquitectura y Urbanismo -U. N. T.
  • L. E. Arias Instituto de Tecnología Arquitectónica (ITA) Fac. de Arquitectura y Urbanismo -U. N. T.
  • M. E. Lucca Instituto de Microbiología, Fac. de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia - U. N. T.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.1998.v48.i250.477

Abstract


This work proposes the utilization of industrial residues of PET (Polyethylene Terephtalate) as a partial substitute of arids (sand) in mortar making for construction components. Therefore, the environmental impact of large volumes of plastic of urban residues could be decreased. When PET scales were added to mortars in partial replacement of sand, lower unitary weight, acceptable absorption and resistances according to international specifications were achieved. Mortars with 66% of sand replacement by scales and without any additive, showed optimal characteristics to be used in concret block manufacturing.

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Published

1998-06-30

How to Cite

Magariños, O. E., Alderete, C. E., Arias, L. E., & Lucca, M. E. (1998). Study of mortars with industrial residual plastic scales. Materiales De Construcción, 48(250), 33–52. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.1998.v48.i250.477

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Research Articles