Análisis comparativo de la resistencia a compresión de ladrillos tradicionales y ladrillos elaborados a base de lodos de la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua Potable de la Red Casigana, como sustituto parcial de la arcilla

Abstract

The present experimental work deals with the elaboration of traditional bricks and bricks with mud from drinking water treatment plant of Casigana network, as partial substitute for clay, in the percentages of 5%, 10% and 15%. Firstly, laboratory tests were carried out on the components: clay and sand which intervened in the paste for the elaboration of bricks, in order to make a correct proportion to the weight, with the help of the experience of the plant production of traditional bricks “brickworks – La Casa de la Construcción". In addition, the plasticity properties of clay, mud and clay were evaluated with the various partial mud substitutes. In conclusion, with respect the compressive strength, it was verified that bricks made with mud as substitute for 5%, 10% and 15%, decreases the resistance compared to traditional bricks.