The lightweight concrete for structural purposes is a material that has great potential for application in various construction areas. Its main feature is the reduced density compared to conventional concrete. This ...

The construction industry is responsible for various environmental impacts from the extraction of nonrenewable resources, emission of greenhouse gases till the final disposition of waste. Materials are a significant part ...

The current scenario of high competitiveness in civil construction, coupled with increasing client demands, has lead to a constant tightening of deadlines, improvement of efficiency, an increase in productivity and better ...

Análise das Especificações de construção, seguidas em prédios de bibliotecas centrais das Universidades Federais, construídos após a Reforma Universitária Brasileira, a fim de verificar se houve preocupação, por ocasião ...