Physico – mechanical properties of masonry bricks with recycled tire rubber: an approach to sustainability and waste valorisation
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Wastes, bricks, building materials, waste treatment, materials engineeringAbstract
The improper management of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) poses an environmental and public health challenge due to their prolonged biodegradation. In response to this problem, the influence of the incorporation of recycled rubber (RC) on the physical and mechanical properties of clay bricks was determined, with the purpose of knowing its potential as a sustainable construction material. The research was applied, employing an
experimental design, a quantitative approach, and an explanatory level. The experimental process consisted of manufacturing 100 bricks with different proportions (5%, 10% and 15%) of CR and evaluating the effect on their properties through laboratory tests. The results showed a significant influence of the three proportions of CR on the physical and mechanical properties of the bricks, specifically in the dimensional variation (width and height), concave warping, water absorption, suction and compressive strength, with a p-value < 0.05 in all cases. The results support the conclusion that the incorporation of CR (5%, 10% and 15%) influences the properties of clay bricks and their use for masonry is viable, as they comply with the standards established by the current Peruvian regulations (Standard E.070. Albañilería [Masonry]).
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