TRINCAS EM ALVENARIAS DE VEDAÇÃO OU CONVENCIONAL

Abstract

The conventional or masonry of masonry is still the most used construction system in Brazil and the world, due to the great availability of materials, labor and ease of execution. However, it is a system that is subject to various pathological manifestations and, therefore, it is essential for the construction community to pay particular attention to the use of this constructive component. The present study has as main focus the cracks in masonry of fence. It was developed through bibliographic review on the subject, as well as practical case studies in buildings to better understand this pathological manifestation. This review of the literature presents the main causes of cracks in sealing masonry, repairs, and precautions to avoid this type of pathology. Finally, it presents practical cases of cracks in buildings in the municipality of João Pessoa-PB, raised the possible causes and made proposals for repairs. Noting that during this study it was not possible to perform tests to obtain more accurate diagnoses, and that the present work has a dissertative character.