La construcción de viviendas con el sistema Steel Framing en zonas de subsidencia: Pertinencia y Sustentabilidad

Abstract

The phenomenon of subsidence caused by the extraction of groundwater is a problem that occurs in different places around the world. Particularly in the Mexican Republic is a situation that affects several cities in at least eight states located in the central region. Given the particular nature of the subsoil that occurs in these regions affected, subsidence can generate cracks and fractures that are evident on the surface of the soil causing differential settlement affecting all types of construction causing considerable damage to the structural elements

Sustainable WPC Production: A Novel Method Using Recycled High-Density Polyethylene and Wood Veneer

“…In the construction industry, there is a notable and ever-growing interest in lightweight wall systems and lightweight steel framing (LSF), which are commonly applied in buildings where walls are not considered as loading elements but as partition walls in interiors; these systems are composed of galvanized steel frames with fixed lightweight panels in the framework, which are manufactured from gypsum, cement, or wood [1]. However, LSF systems are prone to decreased durability due to exposure to warm, humid local weather where moisture has a key role [2]; excessive moisture results in mold formation in localized points and significantly reduces the serviceability of the envelope as a whole [3], leading to the degradation of the matrix and thus affecting physical and mechanical properties.…”