Estudo comparativo entre argamassas confeccionadas com cal e argila do alto sertão alagoano

Abstract

Mortars are widely used materials in construction, utilized to perform various functions, perfecting itself as the technology advances. In the small buildings of Delmiro Gouveia /AL region constantly using mortars with clay in its composition, motivated by the knowledge gained throughout the professional career engaged to perform the service. In this context, this study aimed to carry out a comparative study of mortars made with clay and regional lines recommended by the scientific community, mixed cement and lime. This research is experimental nature, which were analyzed by laboratory tests, five strokes mortars, three made with clay and two suggested by the theoretical framework, comparing its water/cement ratio, water retentivity and tensile and compression strength. With the obtained results, it was found that all mortars achieved satisfactory values for the testing, in addition to making the comparison of the characteristics obtained for the different types of mortars prepared in research.