Durability and mechanical characterization of tapiales with lime and sugar cane fiber

Worldwide, technological advances in construction have transformed construction materials, highlighting earth for its advantages. The traditional rammed earth method combines sustainability, efficiency and the creation of durable and attractive structures. Therefore, the objective of this research was to study the durability and mechanical characterization of rammed earth by adding lime and sugar cane fiber. Using an applied methodology and experimental design, preparing samples with the addition of lime in doses of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, obtaining an optimum to combine it with sugar cane fiber in doses of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2%. The fiber was 40 mm long and was randomly placed in the dry rammed soil mixture. The results indicated that the optimal percentage was 15% lime + 1.5% sugar cane fiber, since adding lime increases its mechanical properties and adding sugar cane fiber helps in durability analysis, improving by 10% compared to the initial samples.