Optimización de las propiedades mecánicas del adobe tradicional mediante el refuerzo con fibras de caña de azúcar de Yunguilla

Abstract

The present degree project aimed to develop a construction material based on traditional adobe reinforced with sugarcane bagasse fibers from Yunguilla, evaluating its effectiveness in improving tensile strength. The research was conducted using an applied experimental approach, with a comparative design between adobe prototypes with and without reinforcement. The study population consisted of adobe samples produced in the laboratory facilities of the Salesian Polytechnic University, Cuenca campus. The instrument used was a series of physical and mechanical tests, specifically indirect tensile strength tests, following ASTM standards and the Technical Standard E.080. The results indicated that adobe blocks reinforced with certain proportions of sugarcane bagasse showed a significant improvement in tensile strength, demonstrating the structural potential of this agro-industrial residue. This research proposes a sustainable and low-cost alternative for construction in rural or low-income areas, making use of local materials and promoting ecological architecture.