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https://doi.org/10.14483/23448393.22528Published:
2025-04-15Issue:
Vol. 30 No. 1 (2025): January-AprilSection:
Civil and Environmental EngineeringAnalysis of the Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Soil Reinforced with Banana Fibers
Análisis del comportamiento físico y mecánico del suelo reforzado con fibras de plátano
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Soils, natural fibers, banana fibers, geotechnical properties, physical and mechanical behavior (en).Keywords:
Suelos, fibras naturales, fibras de plátano, propiedades geotécnicas (es).Downloads
Abstract (en)
Context: Soils reinforced with natural fibers such as banana fibers (BF) constitute a promising alternative for improving the geotechnical properties of the soil, especially in rapidly growing urban contexts like Peru.
Methods: This study was structured into four stages: the extraction and preparation of soil samples; the evaluation of the physical characteristics of the fibers; mixing with proportions of 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2% BF relative to the soil dry weight; and physical and mechanical tests to assess the effects on geotechnical properties.
Results: The addition of 1% BF optimized the properties of the modified soil: the maximum dry density remained stable, the California bearing ratio increased by 5.95%, and the unconfined compressive strength increased by 23.81% compared to natural soil.
Conclusions: The use of BF-treated soil meets the local standards for application in infrastructure such as roads and pavements, thus promoting sustainable construction practices and contributing to the development of resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
Abstract (es)
Contexto: Los suelos reforzados con fibras naturales como las fibras de plátano (FP) representan una alternativa prometedora para mejorar las propiedades geotécnicas de los suelos arcillosos de baja plasticidad, especialmente en contextos urbanos de rápido crecimiento como el Perú.
Métodos: Este estudio se estructuró en cuatro etapas: la extracción y preparación de muestras del suelo; la evaluación de las características de la fibra; la mezcla con proporciones de 0.5, 1, 1.5 y 2 % de FP respecto al peso seco del suelo; y la realización de pruebas físicas y mecánicas del suelo estabilizado.
Resultado: La adición de 1 % de FP optimizó las propiedades del suelo natural, pues la máxima densidad seca se mantuvo estable, el índice de soporte de California aumentó en un 5.95 % y la resistencia a la compresión no confinada incrementó en un 23.81 % en comparación con el suelo natural.
Conclusiones: El uso del suelo tratado con FP cumple con los estándares locales para aplicaciones en infraestructuras como carreteras y pavimentaciones, lo que promueve prácticas constructivas sostenibles y contribuye al desarrollo de infraestructuras resilientes y ambientalmente responsables.
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