Evaluación de prototipos de tableros aislantes térmicos con fibra de totora

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the properties of thermal insulating panels from reed fiber. It is proposed to investigate the properties and characteristics of the plant. The research is based on a detailed bibliographic study to understand the plant and its potential as a species. With a quantitative exploratory approach, practical laboratory procedures are carried out to answer the question of whether it is viable to make insulating panels with this plant. The construction of prototypes was carried out in the laboratory, after a specific treatment of crushing, cutting and drying the plant. Samples are produced in cubes and cylinders with different particle sizes, using polymer resin as glue under a given pressing pressure. Tests were carried out to evaluate their properties such as thermal conductivity, compression, moisture absorption and density of the prototypes. The results were analyzed together with other conventional insulators to establish conclusions and recommendations. The paper seeks to determine the feasibility of creating thermal insulating panels with cattails and provide perspectives on its implementation in construction.