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Sprayed mortar design to optimize plastering in confined masonry walls

  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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Abstract

Plastering is a procedure that makes it possible to standardize surfaces and fill in the voids to ensure a good finish on masonry walls, as well as increasing their strength and durability. However, this activity generates large amounts of waste related to the loss of material during this construction process. Therefore, it is necessary to implement new technologies to reduce costs and execution times, in addition to obtaining the appropriate properties to protect the surface. In the present investigation, the technology of projected mortar for plastering is presented as an innovative alternative to the traditional system. For this reason, twelve sprayed mortar mixtures are designed with w/c ratios of 0.45 and 0.50, Type I and Type V cement contents, accelerator admixtures and superplasticizer admixtures; mixtures that are tested in the laboratory to propose an optimal mixture according to its properties in the fresh and hardened state. Finally, through unit cost analysis, an estimate of the savings in time and cost that the projected mortar technology presents in comparison with the traditional method for plastering is obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationLeadership in Education and Innovation in Engineering in the Framework of Global Transformations: Integration and Alliances for Integral Development, LACCEI 2023
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Rodolfo Andres Rivas Matta
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520743
StatePublished - 2023
Event21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 19 Jul 2023 → 21 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2023-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023
Country/TerritoryArgentina
CityBuenos Aires
Period19/07/23 → 21/07/23

Keywords

  • Sprayed mortar
  • mortar spraying machine
  • plastering
  • tests
  • wall finishes

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