The construction sector is undoubtedly one of the main promoters for economic and social development. The modern concept of the prefabrication of elements originated from the industrial revolution to reduce costs and increase production through the mechanization of work, increasing the quality and ease of control in the plant. Prefabricated concrete homes are aimed at the popular sectors, however, when talking about acoustic habitability comfort we refer to constructive solutions used in a building to minimize the transmission of sounds (noise pollution) from outside or from an adjoining enclosure. This is achieved with the use of acoustic insulation materials. In the present research, through a bibliographic review, the updated state-of-the-art search methodology is developed, supported by the Delphi and AHP (hierarchical analytical process) methods and with the opinion of experts to compare the properties of acoustic insulating materials; in order to publicize the best acoustic insulators to be installed inside prefabricated concrete homes. Within the bibliographic review, new technologies with sustainable materials found as feasible prototypes were investigated in Ecuador, where thanks to its diversity of ecosystems and the necessary existing technology, the natural fibers used in the prototypes for insulation/absorption are easily found acoustics in homes.
The present investigation focuses on the creation of a geopolymer, using pumice stone from Ecuador as a precursor material. The chemical composition of the pumice and the alkaline activation of the geopolymer with NaOH and Na 2 SiO 3 were validated through a multi-criteria analysis that was used to identify the best mine among the ones located in Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, and Tungurahua states. Through laboratory tests, it was obtained that the best pumice stone had the presence of aluminum oxide and silicon in its composition, as well as amorphous particles, with a size of 40 to 50µm. The percentage of aluminum that was found in the mines of Cotopaxi, Imbabura, and Tungurahua states was 0.60%, 0.68%, and 1.50% respectively. In the fineness modulus tests, it stands out that more than 80% passes the 75µm sieve. In regards to the activation of the geopolymer, the average resistance of the deposits was Cotopaxi 22.60 MPa, Imbabura 23.03 MPa, and Tungurahua 23.03 MPa. In the geopolymer concrete, the average resistance values of each of the deposits were: Cotopaxi 4.21 MPa, Imbabura 8.05 MPa, and Tungurahua 8.67 MPa. The multicriteria analysis showed that the best option to create geopolymer concrete comes from the mine located in Tungurahua. It should be noted that the increase in NaOH concentration, maintaining the ratio of 2.4 in geopolymer cubes between Na 2 SiO 3 /NaOH as an activating solution, induces an increase in compressive strength. The concrete made from the Tungurahua mine, made up of 50% geopolymer and 50% aggregates. It is the one that showed the best properties with a compressive strength of 16.16 MPa, cured in an oven for 24 hours and at a temperature of 80°C. The design of geopolymer concrete that replaces the use of portland cement is the first step to reduce the pollution produced by hydraulic cement.
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