Riassunto analitico
The existing buildings, most of which are constructed with concrete and/or bricks, exhibit a durable service life influenced by various factors that contribute to their deterioration. It is customary for engineers to seek solutions to these damages that avoid the demolition of structures and subsequent reconstruction, enabling them to continue serving their purpose without the unnecessary consumption of additional CO2. Therefore, this thesis proposes the use of innovative materials as coatings for these constructions, with the aim of restoration and renovation.
To achieve this goal, assessments have been conducted by subjecting different composite materials, created by the author, to bond strength tests. A proper coating must bond effectively to the substrate. Consequently, the primary focus of this thesis is the adhesion behavior between two materials constituting the specimens. The materials observed in this thesis include concrete, bricks, and shot-earth, serving as substrates, and UHPFRC and geopolymer as potential coatings.
Particular attention has been given to geopolymers due to their favorable mechanical properties and environmentally friendly characteristics.
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