Reforzamiento de terraplenes de arcillas expansivas con material reciclado pulverizado de escombros producidos por terremotos.

Abstract

This thesis addresses the issue of embankments constructed on expansive clay soils, whose properties can lead to stability problems and slides. The main objective is to investigate and propose a sustainable and economically viable solution by using recycled debris material as reinforcement to improve the mechanical characteristics of the embankments. The research involves a detailed analysis of the geotechnical properties of expansive clays and the challenges associated with building embankments under these conditions. The composition and behavior of the recycled debris material are examined to assess its capacity as a reinforcing agent for expansive clays. The experimental work includes laboratory tests to characterize the mechanical and geotechnical properties of the recycled material, as well as compaction and consolidation tests in mixtures with expansive clays. The improvement in the strength, compressibility, and stability of the soil resulting from the addition of recycled material is evaluated. The obtained results reveal significant improvements in the geotechnical properties of embankments reinforced with recycled material. It is concluded that this strategy not only provides an effective technical solution to mitigate problems associated with expansive clay soils but also contributes to environmental sustainability and responsible construction waste management.