Influencia de la fibra de abacá tratada en la adherencia de morteros en paredes de bloques.

Abstract

The present research has the purpose of analyzing the influence on the adherence capacity of a mortar reinforced with abaca fiber previously treated with Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH 3%), as well as its behavior when reducing its percentage of cement. Compression tests will be carried out on cubes with an edge of 50mm, bending tests on specimens with measurements according to the standards used, and adhesion on concrete blocks to compare three different mortar mixes: conventional mortar without fiber (SF), mortar with fiber (CF) and mortar with fiber and cement reduction by 10% (RC); for which they will be tested at 7 and 28 days of setting. The steps to be taken for the treatment of the fiber, the elaboration of the samples, test results, comparative graphs of the behavior of the mortars, analysis of results and conclusion will be presented together with a recommendation for later investigative works.