Diseño de la mezcla para la elaboración de una canoa de concreto

Abstract

Concrete canoe competitions have been developed in several countries and Ecuador is not an exception, the Salesian Polytechnic University must be credited with the prestige of innovation and development, so this technical project aims to develop the optimal design of a light concrete mix to compete successfully in these contests. In order to develop this project, it is necessary an investigation of the materials found in the Ecuadorian market has been carried out and present a good performance to comply with a low density, which ensures a light mass compared to conventional concretes that would present a low performance if it were used in competitions. To become true this design and protect the integrity of the occupants of the canoe, the mix design must present qualities of resistance to compression and flexion because they will be exposed to some effects.