Abstract

ROZO RINCON, Sandra Milena; SANCHEZ MOLINA, Jorge  and  ALVAREZ ROZO, Diana Carolina. MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF H10 HOLLOW BRICKS MANUFACTURED IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF CÚCUTA. Cienc. Ing. Neogranad. [online]. 2014, vol.24, n.1, pp.67-78. ISSN 0124-8170.

In this article, we present the physical and mechanical properties of two types of H10 hollow bricks (six hollow square brick, eight holes mixed brick) manufactured in Cucuta and its metropolitan area. Different companies were visited and samples were collected from each type of manufactured hollow brick. Physical tests, such as water absorption, density, dimensions, and compressive strength were performed in the Research Center of Ceramic Materials Laboratory following the guidelines of the NTC 4017. The results were compared to the data provided by the standard NTC 4205. We were able to determine that the different hollow bricks have similar properties that make its use as nonstructural masonry products for indoor and outdoor use possible.

Keywords : ceramic block; compression; NTC 4017.

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