Abstract:
Artificial stones are materials that can be seen as an alternative for solid waste's final disposition, as their manufacture involves the use of resin and a high percentage of natural aggregates, and part of them can be replaced by waste. This use would represent not only an environmental but also an economic advantage, since, among construction materials, the manufacture of artificial stones is one of the most expensive. Therefore, this work aims to produce a sustainable artificial stone using glass waste, unserviceable tire waste, and a biopolymeric resin, which is polyurethane obtained from a vegetable source, as a binder. Two artificial stones were produced, R50VP (50% glass and 50% tire) and R66VP (66% glass and 34% tire). Properties that included density, water absorption, porosity, resistance to bending in 3 points, Amsler abrasive wear resistance, and impact resistance, were tested. The results showed that the addition of tire waste produces less dense artificial stones, with greater impact resistance and less resistance to bending when compared to the traditional made ones. The manufacture of stones with glass waste, tire waste, and polyurethane resin has proven to be feasible from a technical and economic point of view since these can be used for floors and pavements and R66VP can also be used as a coating.