Análise dimensional e de estabilidade de pilares de madeira no município de Arapiraca - AL

Abstract

The civil construction industry is nowadays in a situation of enormous competitiveness and lack of resources which brings to the implementation of new projects the need to be economically feasible and use the raw materials in a rational way. Within this context, the wood, especially when it is used as a structural material, shows a good workability and mechanical properties that can represent a solution in preparing projects that are safe and brings economic benefits at the same time. In this manner, it is necessary to develop studies that focus on clarifying the efficiency of the applicability of wood and fomenting advancements in its techniques of use. Based on this, the present study aims to apply the techniques described in the Brazilian Regulatory Standard 7190 (1997) to analyze wooden pillars located in the city of Arapiraca – AL. Hence, this study was concerned in performing verifications of stability and resistance of the material used, as well as analyzing the constructive characteristics of the structures. Lastly, regarding to the results of the study, the process of dimensional and stability analysis was effective, therefore the results showed the non-compliance of the recommendations specified in the Brazilian Regulatory Standard in respect to the building practices in the wooden pillars.