Valoblock: A Thermally Resistant and Structurally Design and Enhanced Block

Abstract

Concrete blocks or hollow blocks are widely used in the community for building infrastructure, functioning as a necessity for shelter. However, the Philippines is also known to experience various natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. Relative humidity is also high in the country causing it to have higher temperatures compared to different nations. Given that, the natural disasters and the high relative humidity found in the country contribute to the continuous damage on the infrastructure and lesser thermal properties. In response, the researchers have decided to create an alternative design of a hollow block with improved thermal properties and structural capacity. The researchers have derived and sketched a feasible design of a hollow block with high thermal resistance using Fusion 360. Three hollow block designs namely Design A, Design B, and Design C were then conducted of uniform simulations in the form of a non-linear stress test using Fusion 360. Statistical analysis of the listed factors pointing to safety and durability was also done. The study has attained results where it has been determined each design has certain traits that makes it more preferable than the classic design. In the case of Design B and C, they hold a degree of improvement in terms of its reduced stress and strands. This leads to the idea that Design A can be an appropriate substitution to that of the commonly used design, which would greatly alleviate the common problems that Filipino engineers face daily.