Characterization of the foundry slag tiling for the intervention of an 18th century bridge in New Spain
Abstract
The intervention carried out at the beginning of the 20th century in the “San Ignacio” bridge, significantly modified its operation, due to the construction of a tiling made from the molding in prismatic tiles, of the incandescent waste material from the processes of the Great Mexican Central Foundry of Salomon Guggenheim, which were used to cover the roadway. However, this construction system has failed due to traffic, so the main objective of this study focused on the characterization of the construction system based on the applicable regulations, evaluating its geometry, mechanical properties and performing an electrical survey of the system strata to assess the feasibility of preserving the tiling. The results obtained led to propose its removal due to the fragile behavior of the material, its great contribution to the dead weight and the drainage problems of the roadway caused by the system.
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