Revisión sistemática sobre el uso de ceniza volcánica como material cementante suplementario: propiedades mecánicas y de durabilidad para aplicaciones en Ecuador.
Journal
Revista ALCONPAT
ISSN
20076835
Date Issued
2026-09-01
Author(s)
Fernández Sánchez, Luis Jaime
Fernández Sánchez, Diego Enrique
Quintana Vásconez, Roberto Sebastián
Díaz Cárdenaz, Yosvany
Castro Angulo, Sandri Germánico
Type
Article
Abstract
This systematic review evaluates volcanic ash as a supplementary cementitious material in mortars and concretes, emphasizing its applicability to the Ecuadorian context. Indexed studies were analyzed through a bibliometric strategy and a technical synthesis of mechanical performance, durability, and pozzolanic mechanisms. Results show favorable replacement ranges of 10–25%, associated with pore refinement and C-S-H/C-A-S-H formation. However, wider implementation is limited by chemical variability, fineness, Ca(OH)2 availability, and the need for local characterization. The originality of this review lies in discussing these technical limits in relation to clinker factor reduction. It is concluded that its application requires technical, normative, logistical, and industrial validation. © 2026 ALCONPAT Internacional