Manual de reabilitação de alvenarias tradicionais

Abstract

After the industrial revolution, new construction technologies emerged in the civil engineering market, especially with the popularization of reinforced concrete. Technological advances made it possible to develop the use of more durable and better performing materials. However, on the other side of this progress, knowledge about maintenance and rehabilitation of traditional masonry disappeared with time. The approach to this theme arises from the need to conserve Brazil's built heritage. This work seeks to gather knowledge about the constructive typologies of historic and vernacular buildings, discussing their advantages and mechanical characteristics. Furthermore, the main pathological manifestations that affect these buildings are discussed, examining the causes and the propagation mechanisms. The methodology used for this work was an extensive research of case studies and rehabilitation methods in order to synthesize rehabilitation techniques, aiming to assist the development of rehabilitation projects in traditional masonry.