Propriedades Mecânicas do Concreto Laterítico da Região do Acre

Abstract

The present work deals with the investigation of the properties of concrete made with aggregate of laterite, from the vicinity of Rio Branco in Acre. This study is of particular importance to the Acre region, given the abundant occurrence of this material and the scarcity of aggregate originating from bedrock. Initially addressing the characteristics of laterite, occurrences in the country, where they are exploited, technological characterization for use in concrete. The investigation of the properties of lateritic concrete was made taking as reference the concrete made with coarse aggregate igned granite, proven quality. Among the properties investigated stand out, resistance to compression and tensile and modulus of elasticity It is concluded that the application of laterite concrete is technically feasible in current works.