Caracterización térmica y mecánica de bloque de concreto

Abstract

Abstract: The design for housing construction in Ecuador, mostly prioritizes mechanical resistance. However, thermal considerations are overlooked. This causes an increase in energy consumption, which leads to monetary losses and a negative effect on the environment. A solution to these events is to promote the construction of self-sustaining housing, and for this it is necessary to use materials that are energy efficient that can offer a comfortable environment. In the present project the concrete mechanical and thermal properties of the Pichincha region of Ecuador were evaluated. Magnitudes such as compressive strength, moisture content and thermal conductivity were determined. The results show that the blocks of the Amagüa sector have a lower resistance to compression based on the INEN standard. In the results of the thermal conductivity are lower values than those