Nestor Ulloa

Prof. Nestor Ulloa

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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

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

Representative Publications

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1 November 2018 in Construction and Building Materials
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DSDaniel A. Salas
Daniel A. Salas
Angel D. RamirezAngel D. Ramirez
Angel D. Ramirez
NUNestor Ulloa
Nestor Ulloa
Haci BaykaraHaci Baykara
Haci Baykara
ABAndrea J. Boero
Andrea J. Boero

1 May 2018 in Construction and Building Materials
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JLJosé Luis Villalba Lynch
José Luis Villalba Lynch
Haci BaykaraHaci Baykara
Haci Baykara
MCMauricio H. Cornejo
Mauricio H. Cornejo
Guillermo SorianoGuillermo Soriano
Guillermo Soriano
NUNestor Ulloa
Nestor Ulloa

1 April 2020 in Heliyon
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Haci BaykaraHaci Baykara
Haci Baykara
MCMauricio H. Cornejo
Mauricio H. Cornejo
AEAndrés Espinoza
Andrés Espinoza
EGEnriqueta García
Enriqueta García
NUNestor Ulloa
Nestor Ulloa
The study of the fiber-matrix interface represents a crucial topic to determine the mechanical performance of geopolymer-based materials reinforced with polypropylene fibers (PPF). This research proposes the use of natural zeolite in the preparation geopolymers mortars through alkaline activation with NaOH, Ca(OH)2 and Na2SiO3, and with river sand as a fine aggregate. PPF were incorporated into the geopolymer-based mortar matrix in different proportions like 0, 0.5, and 1 wt.%. The mortars were cured for 24 h at 60 °C and then aged for six days more at room temperature. All samples analyzed through compressive strength were also characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, Infrared Spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy techniques. The results indicated that the best mix design among the ones used: NaOH (10 M), Na2SiO3/NaOH = 3, Ca(OH)2 = 1.5 wt.% and PPF = 0.5 wt.%. The optimum mix design showed a compressive strength of 4.63 MPa on average. Besides, the fibers enhanced the compressive strength of those samples which the PP fibers probably have better dispersion inside the matrix of the geopolymer mortar.

1 June 2018 in Construction and Building Materials
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NUNestor Ulloa
Nestor Ulloa
Haci BaykaraHaci Baykara
Haci Baykara
MCMauricio H. Cornejo
Mauricio H. Cornejo
ARAndres Rigail
Andres Rigail
CPCecilia Paredes
Cecilia Paredes
JVJosé Luis Villalba
José Luis Villalba

1 May 2020 in Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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JVJulio Villavicencio
Julio Villavicencio
NUNestor Ulloa
Nestor Ulloa
LLLuis Lozada
Luis Lozada
MMMonica Moreno
Monica Moreno
LCLidia Castro
Lidia Castro

23 March 2025 in Construction and Building Materials
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NUNestor Ulloa
Nestor Ulloa
MLMaría Augusta Morales León
María Augusta Morales León
LPLuis Felipe Silva Palmay
Luis Felipe Silva Palmay
MCMery Mendoza Castillo
Mery Mendoza Castillo