The introduction of high strength concrete has been intensifying in the construction of tall buildings due to the possibility of reducing the cross sections of the pillars and consequently of the materials and labor involved ...

Openings in reinforced concrete walls are recurrent solutions, however, when not considered during the design of the element, they can result in numerous cracks and reduce the useful life of the structure. The present ...

Concrete is the most used material in the construction industry, and can be used in the most diverse structures, such as bridges, highways, buildings, among others. However, to maintain the useful life and safety of these ...

Civil construction is increasingly looking for constructive technologies for the best use of material in its buildings, and based on that, this work seeks to improve the understanding of lightweight aggregates for development ...

The advancement of materials technology and the new techniques that are sought in civil construction, make the branch in constant evolution. Due to the increased demand for knowledge about the mortar coating system, there ...

In the last few years, there was an increasing evolution on the structures strength and speed of execution of works on the job site, in construction industry. Thus, there was also an increase on the search for prefabricated ...