Micaela Shambi Minda

Micaela Shambi Minda

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 September 2024 in Buildings
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WRWladimir Josè Ramírez
Wladimir Josè Ramírez
CRCelia MARGARITA Mayacela Rojas
Celia MARGARITA Mayacela Rojas
LVLuis Felipe Contreras Vásquez
Luis Felipe Contreras Vásquez
MMMicaela Shambi Minda
Micaela Shambi Minda
FRFrancisco Ramírez
Francisco Ramírez
JCJonatan Chacón
Jonatan Chacón
Permeable concrete is a material that allows water filtration, reduces surface runoff, and maintains the natural water cycle. Previous studies have shown that its mechanical properties, particularly its compressive and flexural tensile strengths, are generally lower than those of conventional concrete, with significant variability observed among similar tests. This study investigates the compressive strength, flexural strength, and permeability of polypropylene fiber-reinforced permeable concrete specimens at two water–cement ratios (0.30 and 0.35). The mix design was conducted using the ACI 522R-10 method. Forty-eight cylinders measuring 200 mm × 100 mm were fabricated for permeability and compression tests. Additionally, 12 beams measuring 100 mm × 100 mm × 350 mm were produced and subjected to simple flexural testing in accordance with ASTM C78 guidelines. Compressive strength versus permeability and load versus deflection graphs were plotted, and the fracture energy was calculated for various deflections. The results indicate that the addition of fibers increased permeability and tensile strength but decreased compressive strength. Furthermore, an increase in the water–cement ratio led to higher compressive and flexural tensile strengths.