About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2026 - In-Situ Characterization Techniques
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| Presentation Title |
Structural Potential of BCEPQ Ceramic Blocks Produced with Soils from the Northern Region of Rio de Janeiro State |
| Author(s) |
Niander Aguiar Cerqueira, Bruno Sanches da Silva , Elias Sócrates do Nascimento Cruz Junior, Luiz Henrique Bento Barbosa Junior, Jonathan de Andrade Paula Madalena, Pedro Henrique Lima Santiago, Bernard Silva Corrêa, Laura Barreto Azeredo, Jonas de Andrade Paula Alexandre" |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Niander Aguiar Cerqueira |
| Abstract Scope |
This study evaluates the performance of BCEPQ ceramic blocks manufactured from clayey soils sourced in Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ), combining physical, chemical, and mineralogical characterizations with experimental testing and numerical simulations. The blocks, produced by extrusion and pressing processes, were assessed according to ABNT NBR 15270-1, showing compressive strength up to 18.71 MPa and water absorption compatible with structural applications. Small walls with 11 courses were tested under static and dynamic loads, monitored using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and simulated in ANSYS 2024.R1. The computational modeling showed good agreement with experimental data (82% convergence), enabling the identification of critical deformation regions. The results indicate that BCEPQ blocks perform well in lightweight structural masonry, with potential for enhanced thermal efficiency, sustainability, and modular application. The findings provide a basis for future numerical calibrations of innovative ceramic construction elements. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Ceramics, Modeling and Simulation, Mechanical Properties |