Análise paramétrica de sapatas: revisão de métodos clássicos e estudos sobre espaço de soluções

Abstract

This work presents an in-depth analysis of the design of isolated footings, using classical methods and the Finite Element Method (FEM) as a basis for simulations. The methodology involves creating a parametric computational environment with tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, and specialized plugins (Tetrino and FErret). The research compares the results of FEM generated simulations with those obtained through classical methods, evaluating their consistency. Additionally, this work includes a literature review on foundations and footing design processes. The main objective is to verify the accuracy of classical methods and explore the use of simulations to generate large data sets that support more complex structural analyses. The study concludes that the computational methodology can be an effective tool in structural engineering practice, enabling advances in performance and precision in foundation design.