Resumen de Estudio experimental de geopolímeros de arcillas en función de la resistencia mecánica
Considering that architecture and construction play an active part in the current global warming problems, there is a need to develop resistant construction materials with coherent environmental characteristics. The main objective of this research was to test the principles of geopolymerization in the manufacture of experimental polymerized-clay bricks and to improve the mechanical characteristics of the bricks, while maintaining low levels of embodied energy. The research included the state of the art of clays, geopolymers and an experimental study that included the design, manufacturing, characterization and analysis of raw materials and experimental bricks based on clay. The optimized polymerized-clay bricks showed compressive strengths between 20-30MPa with 80-90% less environmental impact than common fired bricks. The results showed that the principles of geopolymerization can be applied in the manufacture of natural clay materials with success, increasing mechanical performance and maintaining low levels of embodied energy.
