Study on protection of construction materials exposed to Cuba's coastal tropical climate

Authors

  • Rigoberto Marrero Águila Facultad de Ingeniería Química. Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría" Cujae
  • Abel Castañeda Valdés
  • Juan José Howland Albear
  • Cecilia Valdés Clemente
  • Francisco Corvo Pérez
  • Lilia González Ortega
  • Brenda McNeil Montañés
  • Juan Carlos Guerra Mera

Keywords:

materials, deterioration, corrosion, protection

Abstract

Introduction. Different branches of the economy demand studies on the protection of materials in the particular conditions of Cuba. Many tasks were done without considering the corrosive environmental aggressiveness. Objectives: solving the deterioration problems permits increasing the lifespan of structures, with significant economic savings, social benefits and minimal environmental impact.
Methods. The behavior, technological requirements and protection methods of the most widely used materials in the construction industry were studied.
Results. The necessary thicknesses for the lacquering of aluminum and the improvements in its obtaining process were established, with significant savings and reduction of the environmental impact, as well as the deterioration mechanism, influencing factors and procedures to rehabilitate heritage buildings. Corrosive aggressiveness of the atmospheres in strategic areas of Cuba and its influence on the deterioration of materials were determined. The results of the investigations reported on these topics were obtained in the institutions involved. They allow for the execution of various processes, with criteria of durability and lifespan, optimizing resources, conservation and renovation of infrastructures. The results were of a high scientific level, relevance and topicality, being in accordance with the scientific-technical development inside and outside Cuba.

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Author Biography

Rigoberto Marrero Águila, Facultad de Ingeniería Química. Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana "José Antonio Echeverría" Cujae

Ingeniero Químico. Doctor en Ciencias Técnicas. Profesor Principal de la disciplina Ingeniería de Materiales. Coordinador de la Maestría en Conservación de Instalaciones Industriales. Jefe del Grupo de Investigaciones en Corrosión e Ingeniería de Materiales.

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Published

2020-10-09

How to Cite

Marrero Águila, R., Castañeda Valdés, A., Howland Albear, J. J., Valdés Clemente, C., Corvo Pérez, F., González Ortega, L., … Guerra Mera, J. C. (2020). Study on protection of construction materials exposed to Cuba’s coastal tropical climate. Anales De La Academia De Ciencias De Cuba, 10(3), e830. Retrieved from https://revistaccuba.sld.cu/index.php/revacc/article/view/830

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2020): septiembre-diciembre

Section

Technical Sciences

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