Caracterização geotécnica do subsolo e recomendações para o projeto e execução das fundações de edificações populares da ocupação Carlos Marighella em Fortaleza–CE

Abstract

This article presents the results of a joint work between university teams and a private company with the objective of elaborating a soil characterization study, in order to subsidize the elaboration of projects for housing of popular interest in the Carlos Marighella Occupation (OCM), in Fortaleza-CE. The study describes the procedures of approximation between the university and the community, as well as the participation of the company responsible for the geotechnical tests and analyzes. The study aims to present elements that will enable the provision of guidelines for the more rational use of the local subsoil, the design and future execution of the foundations. Preliminary data allow the identification of the type of foundation to be adopted. The performance of ETecS (Office of Social Technology) makes it possible to provide a quality engineering service to needy communities and provide students with technical and citizen training.