Desarrollo de un software para el diseño de dosificaciones de hormigón en base al método ACI y densidad óptima

Abstract

Concrete, being a very versatile and durable material, has become essential in modern construction, generating a high dependence on this component both in the Ecuadorian industry and worldwide. Statistics show a constant growth in its consumption in Ecuador, which underlines the importance of ensuring an adequate design of the mixtures. Therefore, in our environment the most used methods for dosing are the Optimum Density method, developed by the Central University of Ecuador and the ACI method, of international nature. For this reason, this project was based on the development of a software that integrates these two methods for the design of concrete mixtures, which has been developed through execution in three phases. In the first phase, the bibliographic review on the ACI and Optimum Density methods was carried out, laying the theoretical foundations of the software. In the second phase, the code and an intuitive graphical interface were implemented, shaping the application. Finally, in the third phase, several tests were carried out to verify the efficiency and precision of the software. In this way, the final product was called "Hormigón Maestro" and it is an application that was validated by comparing its results with manual calculations and experimental data available in freely accessible repositories, obtaining an error of less than two percent, which demonstrates its high reliability. In short, this tool is capable of streamlining the concrete mix design process and ensures the accuracy of the results, becoming a valuable resource for civil engineering professionals and students because it optimizes calculation time, provides a dosage expressed in weight and volume, as well as offering templates and guides to facilitate the use of the program.