“Estudio de las propiedades físicas de los tableros fabricados con estopa de coco”.

The study addressed the development of a sustainable alternative for the manufacture of boards, using coconut tow as the main material. The objectives focused on following a standardized process, investigating the requirements of NTE INEN 3110, and conducting laboratory tests to evaluate the feasibility of the material. The methodology included mixing coconut tow with polyurethane resin in different proportions, followed by the fabrication of specimens and testing for flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, moisture swelling, surface pullout resistance, and internal cohesion. The results revealed that the boards manufactured with coconut tow mostly comply with the requirements established in NTE INEN 3110 in terms of flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, resistance to surface bursting, and internal cohesion. However, moisture swelling exceeding the limit specified by EN 323 was observed, indicating the need for adjustments to improve this property. It is recommended that different methods of processing and mixing coconut tow with polyurethane resin be explored, a more detailed study of the regulatory requirements be conducted, and coconut tow treatment techniques be developed to reduce its susceptibility to moisture absorption. In summary, although coconut tow shows potential as an alternative material for the manufacture of boards, adjustments are required to ensure its full compatibility with reference standards and to improve its feasibility in practical applications.

• 主要作者: Crisanto Suntasig, Nicolas Javier (author)
• 其他作者: Nájera Garofalo, Robin Sebastián (author)
• 格式: bachelorThesis
• 語言: spa
• 出版: 2024
• 主題: ESTOPA; COCO; TABLERO; CONGLOMERADOS; INDUSTRIAL
• 在線閱讀: http://repositorio.utc.edu.ec/handle/27000/11818