Analysis of Substitution of Coarse Aggregate by Eps and Its Application in the Production of Hollow Blocks

The work aims to analyze the effect of partial replacement coarse aggregate by expanded polystyrene (EPS) in production hollow blocks, a type concrete block. Substitution levels, volume, 0% (reference), 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% were tested. following tests performed: granulometric composition, specific mass, unit surface analysis tests, absorption, mass determination, dimensional compressive strength. Regarding analysis, blocks showed satisfactory results. As for water performed similarly reference with small variations its variability, insertion EPS did not promote significant changes. All specimens substituted contents met requirements regarding blocks' From an environmental point view, meets block standard, contributing removal from environment.