Os benefícios da investigação geotécnica em obras de pequeno a médio porte

Abstract

In the field of civil construction, geotechnical investigations are a series of practices that empower designers to understand the subsurface of a site. Certainly, large-scale projects are seldom undertaken without the support of the findings from one of the investigative methods, primarily due to the impact that any issues with the foundations can have on the budget and the stability of the structure. However, even today, there are still small to medium-sized constructions that suffer from the neglect of this practice, often driven by false economy or ignorance on the part of those responsible. Thus, this work aims to demonstrate the benefits that this practice provides to small to medium-sized construction projects, by collecting bibliographic data on topics related to geotechnical investigations and highlighting cases that emphasize the importance of this practice. Finally, a case analysis will be conducted, followed by a conclusion that illustrates the positive points presented in the work, along with an addition regarding potential future endeavors.