Armando Orobio is a professor at the Universidad del Valle, specializing in civil engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and has a Master’s in Engineering with a focus on roadway engineering. His work emphasizes pavement engineering, infrastructure management, and construction project management. At Universidad del Valle, he is involved in teaching and research in civil works, construction methods, and project management
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Civil Engineering
M.Sc. Civil Engineering
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Materials Science
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Scopus Publications
575
Scholar Citations
13
Scholar h-index
16
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
BIM integration in prefabricated additive construction projects, case study Laura M. Henao-Rios, Armando Orobio, Wilmer Campaña Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 2026 A methodological development of a series of scripts created in Dynamo for Revit, aimed at improving workflows in prefabricated additive construction projects, is presented. Through a case study involving the construction of houses using 3D printing, automated solutions were explored to optimize the process from architectural design in BIM to the physical execution of the project. The results highlight how the integration of these digital tools can accelerate the design time in the manufacturing of prefabricated components, thereby demonstrating the potential of BIM for prefabricated additive construction.
Characterization of a polypropylene and polyethylene compound for the production of bricks in non-structural walls Mabel Zahira Salcedo Rodriguez, Ana Maria Castañeda Losada, Jackson Andres Gil Hernandez, Armando Orobio Quiñones Informes De La Construccion, 2023 This paper investigates the feasibility of using recycled plastic composed of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), as a basis for the fabrication of plastic bricks for non-structural walls starting from the material characterization. The deformation properties of plastic bricks were evaluated under the application of compression, flexural and traction forces; the thermal analysis of the material was carried out by means of the ignition test, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and its water ab-sorption capacity was also tested. Satisfactory results were obtained in the tests carried out; It was found that the compressive strength of the material complies with the requirements of standard specifications for conventional bricks (clay - concrete), and the physicochemical properties of the composite meet specifications of material for use in non-structural walls; which makes it an innovative material with enormous potential for use in the construction sector.
Eco-house prototype constructed with alkali-activated blocks: Material production, characterization, design, construction, and environmental impact Rafael A. Robayo-Salazar, William Valencia-Saavedra, Sandra Ramírez-Benavides, Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez, Armando Orobio Materials, 2021 The interest of the construction industry in alkali-activated materials has increased to the extent that these materials are recognized as alternatives to ordinary Portland cement-based materials in the quest for sustainable construction. This article presents the design and construction of a prototype of an eco-friendly house built from concrete blocks produced using alkali activation technology or geopolymerization. The prototype meets the requirements of the current Colombian Regulations for Earthquake Resistant Buildings (NSR-10) and includes standards related to the performance of the materials, design, and construction method for earthquake-resistant confined masonry of one- or two-story buildings. The alkali-activated blocks were obtained from different precursors (aluminosilicates), including a natural volcanic pozzolan, ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, construction and demolition waste (concrete, ceramic, brick, and mortar), and red clay brick waste. The physical-mechanical characterization of the alkali-activated blocks allowed their classification according to the structural specifications of the Colombian Technical Standard NTC 4026 (equivalent to ASTM C90). The global warming potential (GWP) or “carbon footprint” attributed to the raw materials of alkali-activated blocks was lower (25.4–54.7%) than that of the reference blocks (ordinary Portland cement concrete blocks). These results demonstrate the potential of alkali-activated materials for application in the construction of eco-friendly houses.
Exploratory research on the effect of used engine oil on a subgrade fine soil R. D. Del Castillo, A. Orobio Informes De La Construccion, 2020 La búsqueda de nuevas alternativas para estabilizar suelos con desechos motivó la realización de esta investigación exploratoria para evaluar en forma preliminar las propiedades geotécnicas de un suelo fino de subrasante mezclado con diferentes porcentajes (4 %, 8 %, 12 % y 16 %) de Aceite de Motor Usado (AMU). En el desarrollo de esta investigación se realizaron ensayos de límites de Atterberg, coeficiente de permeabilidad (k), compresión inconfinada (qu), y relación humedad-densidad de un suelo clasificado como MH. Los ensayos se realizaron tanto para el suelo sin estabilizar como para el suelo estabilizado con AMU. Los resultados muestran que los limites líquido y plástico tienden a disminuir con el incremento de AMU, la densidad seca máxima se incrementa ligeramente, el contenido de humedad optima disminuye significativamente, la resistencia a la compresión inconfinada (qu) se mantiene constante para contenidos de AMU hasta el 8 % y la permeabilidad (k) no muestra variación significativa.
Clayey soil stabilization using alkali-activated cementitious materials J. F. Rivera, A. Orobio, R. Mejía de Gutiérrez, N. Cristelo Materiales De Construccion, 2020 In this study, a clayey soil classified as A-7-5 according ASTM D3282, was stabilized using alkali-activated cementitious materials (AAC) added to the soil dry in percentages of 20 and 30%. Fly ash (F1, F2) with high unburned carbon content (up to 38.76%), hydrated lime (L) and granulated blast furnace slag were used. Unconfined compressive strength and flexural strength at 28 days of curing and the durability after 12 wetting-drying cycles were evaluated. The results were compared with a soil-cement reference mixture. The soil treated with AAC-F1L showed a volume expansion of 0.51% and volume contraction of -0.57% compared with the 0.59% expansion and -0.68% contraction of the soil-cement reference mixture. Additionally, the mass loss after the wetting and drying cycles is only 3.74% which is slightly lower than the mass loss of the soil stabilized with ordinary Portland cement (OPC) (3.86%) and well below the value specified in Colombian regulations (7%).
Degree of maturity in project management of a housing construction company: An analysis in Colombia Espacios, 2019
The use of contingency reserves to analyze risk response actions in project management Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2019
Construction project scheduling evaluation considering correlated risk analysis Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2019
Evaluation of the impact of schedule risks in a road infrastructure project Espacios, 2018
Considerations for design and construction of gravel surfaced roads stabilized with calcium chloride Dyna Colombia, 2011
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Probabilistic Management of Uncertainty in Innovative Construction Projects AO Bertold Urbano Jornada Interdisciplinaria de Construcción: Perspectivas y desafíos , 2026 2026
3D Printing in Rural Housing: Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis for Construction Planning in Colombia SJA Orobio International Journal of Construction Education and Research , 2026 2026
Virtual Reality Technologies Integrated into BIM Methodology: Review and Future Projections AO George Cadena, Sandra Cano, Wilmer Campaña Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering , 2026 2026
Managing Planning Uncertainty in 3D-Printed Rural Housing Projects Using Monte Carlo Simulation B Urbano, A Orobio, W Campaña Journal of Construction in Developing Countries 30 (2), 197-222 , 2025 2025
Integration of Virtual Reality with BIM methodology: Rural Housing Case Study G Cadena, S Cano, W Campaña, A Orobio Jornada Interdisciplinaria de Construcción: Perspectivas y Desafíos , 2025 2025
Development of an Interactive Model Using Immersive Technologies for Training in Safe Work at Heights JS Montero, A Orobio, W Campaña Jornada Interdisciplinaria de Construcción: Perspectivas y Desafíos , 2025 2025
Probabilistic Evaluation of Uncertainty in the Scheduling of Rural Housing Construction with 3D Printing S Jara, A Orobio Jornada Interdisciplinaria de Construcción , 2025 2025
BIM integration in prefabricated additive construction projects, case study LM Henao-Rios, A Orobio, W Campaña Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation 11 (1), 14 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Unconfined Compressive Strength and Water Stability Behavior of a Soil Treated with a nontraditional stabilizer MC Cuellar, M Ceron, A Orobio Engineering Archive , 2025 2025
Crucial Aspects on Planning Construction Projects Using Extrusion-Based 3d Printing Technologies EG Ramírez, A Orobio, W Campaña Available at SSRN 4970655 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Insights into the Convergence of Bim and 3D Printing in Construction LM Henao Rios, W Campaña, A Orobio Available at SSRN 4947751 , 2024 2024
Characterization of a polypropylene and polyethylene compound for the production of bricks in non-structural walls MZS Rodriguez, AMC Losada, JAG Hernandez, AO Quiñones Informes de la Construcción 75 (571), e509-e509 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
EVM Control-Chart: Software Tool for Construction Project Control R Del Castillo, A Orobio, A Cuadros Lopez Available at SSRN 4968689 , 2022 2022
Eco-house prototype constructed with alkali-activated blocks: Material production, characterization, design, construction, and environmental impact RA Robayo-Salazar, W Valencia-Saavedra, S Ramírez-Benavides, ... Materials 14 (5), 1275 , 2021 2021 Citations: 30
Compressed and stabilized soil blocks with fly ash-based alkali-activated cements JF Rivera, RM de Gutiérrez, S Ramirez-Benavides, A Orobio Construction and Building Materials 264, 120285 , 2020 2020 Citations: 68
Revisión de métodos para la clasificación de fallas superficiales en pavimentos flexibles NX Ríos Cotazo, B Bacca Cortés, E Caicedo Bravo, A Orobio Quiñónez Ciencia e Ingeniería Neogranadina 30 (2), 109-127 , 2020 2020 Citations: 29
Fly ash-based geopolymer as A4 type soil stabiliser JF Rivera, A Orobio, N Cristelo, RM de Gutiérrez Transportation Geotechnics, 100409 , 2020 2020 Citations: 75
Exploratory research on the effect of used engine oil on a subgrade, fine soil RD Del Castillo, A Orobio INFORMES DE LA CONSTRUCCION 72 (558) , 2020 2020 Citations: 15
Clayey soil stabilization using alkali-activated cementitious materials JF Rivera, A Orobio, RM De Gutiérrez, N Cristelo Materiales de Construcción 70 (337), e211-e211 , 2020 2020 Citations: 56
Chemical stabilization of soils-conventional and alkali-activated materials JF Rivera, AMG AGUIRRE, RM GUTIÉRREZ, A Orobio Inf. Téc 84 (2) , 2020 2020 Citations: 2
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Fly ash-based geopolymer as A4 type soil stabiliser JF Rivera, A Orobio, N Cristelo, RM de Gutiérrez Transportation Geotechnics, 100409 , 2020 2020 Citations: 75
Compressed and stabilized soil blocks with fly ash-based alkali-activated cements JF Rivera, RM de Gutiérrez, S Ramirez-Benavides, A Orobio Construction and Building Materials 264, 120285 , 2020 2020 Citations: 68
Estabilización química de suelos-Materiales convencionales y activados alcalinamente (revisión) JF Rivera, AM Aguirre, RM de Gutiérrez, A Orobio Informador técnico 84 (2), 202-226 , 2020 2020 Citations: 65
Clayey soil stabilization using alkali-activated cementitious materials JF Rivera, A Orobio, RM De Gutiérrez, N Cristelo Materiales de Construcción 70 (337), e211-e211 , 2020 2020 Citations: 56
Efectos de la incertidumbre en la programación de proyectos de construcción de carreteras HD Gómez, A Orobio Dyna 82 (193), 155-164 , 2015 2015 Citations: 38
Sampling-based sensitivity analysis of the mechanistic–empirical pavement design guide applied to material inputs A Orobio, JP Zaniewski Transportation research record 2226 (1), 85-93 , 2011 2011 Citations: 36
Eco-house prototype constructed with alkali-activated blocks: Material production, characterization, design, construction, and environmental impact RA Robayo-Salazar, W Valencia-Saavedra, S Ramírez-Benavides, ... Materials 14 (5), 1275 , 2021 2021 Citations: 30
Grado de madurez en gestión de proyectos de una empresa constructora de vivienda: Un análisis en Colombia LJ PRADO, A OROBIO Revista Espacios 40 (43), 20-32 , 2019 2019 Citations: 30
Revisión de métodos para la clasificación de fallas superficiales en pavimentos flexibles NX Ríos Cotazo, B Bacca Cortés, E Caicedo Bravo, A Orobio Quiñónez Ciencia e Ingeniería Neogranadina 30 (2), 109-127 , 2020 2020 Citations: 29
Pavimentos con placa-huella de concreto simple: Análisis con elementos finitos 3D A Orobio, JC Orobio Dyna 83 (199), 9-18 , 2016 2016 Citations: 26
Sensitivity analysis of flexible pavement performance parameters in the mechanistic-empirical design guide A Orobio West Virginia University , 2010 2010 Citations: 18
Recomendaciones de diseño y construcción de pavimentos en placa-huella de concreto reforzado A Orobio, JC Orobio, JM Mosquera Revista Ingenierías Universidad de Medellín 17 (32), 69-83 , 2018 2018 Citations: 16
Exploratory research on the effect of used engine oil on a subgrade, fine soil RD Del Castillo, A Orobio INFORMES DE LA CONSTRUCCION 72 (558) , 2020 2020 Citations: 15
Construction cost analysis related to the mechanistic design of pavements with different fatigue models A Orobio, J Gil Revista Ingeniería de Construcción 30 (3), 177-188 , 2015 2015 Citations: 13
Evaluation of calcium chloride as dust control agent in unsurfaced roadways A OROBIO, LUZM PORTOCARRERO, L SERNA Dyna 74 (153), 27-33 , 2007 2007 Citations: 13
Consideraciones para el diseño y construcción de vías en afirmado estabilizadas con cloruro de calcio A Orobio Dyna 78 (165), 93-100 , 2011 2011 Citations: 10
Sensitivity of the mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide to traffic inputs: a space-filling approach A Orobio, JP Zaniewski Road materials and pavement design 14 (3), 735-746 , 2013 2013 Citations: 9
Efectos de las tolerancias de construcción en el desempeño de los pavimentos flexibles C Sandoval, A Orobio Revista ingeniería de construcción 28 (3), 266-277 , 2013 2013 Citations: 6
Characterization of a polypropylene and polyethylene compound for the production of bricks in non-structural walls MZS Rodriguez, AMC Losada, JAG Hernandez, AO Quiñones Informes de la Construcción 75 (571), e509-e509 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Using the mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide for material selection A Orobio, JP Zaniewski Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia, 138-149 , 2012 2012 Citations: 4
