Synthesis and Mechanical Evaluation of Geopolymeric Mortars Reinforced with Alpaca Wool Fibers

The effect of the addition alpaca fibers on mechanical response geopolymeric mortars was studied using uniaxial compression tests. were manufactured by mixing mining tailings, fine sand and variable percentages wool fibers. results show a higher degree deformation, up to 6%, for mortar mixtures with amounts fiber in their composition, that is, decrease maximum compressive strength demonstrated as volume increased added fibers, values ​​were from 32 9 MPa samples 0 8 % Vol. respectively. On other hand, studies real density average porosity carried out, obtaining ​​of 2.59 g/cm3 31 %, Additionally, morphological analysis out microscopy which continuous binder geopolymer phase could be seen within this