Análisis comparativo de resistencia a compresión y resistencia a inmersión en agua de adobe tradicional y adobe estabilizado con pegamento animal

Abstract

The construction industry faces the urgent need to reduce its environmental impact while addressing the challenge of providing affordable and durable housing, Simultaneously, it is crucial to preserve ancestral techniques such as adobe construction, which has been used for centuries due to its efficiency and accessibility. However, traditional adobe has significant limitations in terms of strength. Reducing its viability under adverse conditions. Therefore, there is a need to improve these properties without compromising the principles of sustainability and economy that characterize it. This thesis involved several key activities to address this issue. A visual and manual on-site verification of the material was conducted, followed by laboratory tests to determine the physical properties of the soil. Specific dosages were manufactured in both traditional and stabilized forms. The comparative analysis of compressive strength and water immersion Resistance between traditional adobe and stabilized adobe was carried out in accordance with NEC an E.080 specifications. The results obtained were positive for all combinations of adobe samples coated and stabilized with animal glue. There was a significant improvement in compressive strength and water immersion resistance compared to traditional adobe. These findings suggest that using animal glue as a stabilizer can be a viable solution to enhance the properties of adobe, thereby contributing to the sustainability, durability and accessibility of adobe constructions.