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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710458.v1
title: Use of electric arc furnace slag for producing concrete paving blocks

description: Abstract In this study the electric arc furnace slag was used as coarse natural aggregate substitute in concrete paving blocks production. The concrete mixture was defined by using weight proportions in the ratio of 1:2:3:0.51 (cement:sand:coarse aggregate:water) in order to obtain a compressive strength of 35 MPa. Four groups of concrete were prepared: a reference recipe and three others with the slag replacing the natural aggregate in the proportions of 25%, 50% and 75%. The compressive strength was not influenced by the slag content; however, it was influenced by the curing age, as the sample with 75% of slag addition had its compressive strength increased by 13.5% from 7 to 56 days. Water absorption presented a slightly reduction with slag addition. The results of compressive strength and water absorption met the Brazilian technical requirements, making the paving blocks suitable for use in light vehicle traffic. The results obtained in this study highlight the influence of the production process in the final quality of the steel slag, and the need of stablishing technical and environmental requirements to guide and promote the safe use of electric arc furnace slag in concrete.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710899
title: Production of components with plaster residue and sodium citrate: physical, mechanical, rheological analysis

description: Abstract The construction industry, a major influencer in Brazil’s economic and social development, is responsible for a large consumption of raw materials and waste production. In particular, plaster presents significant growth, especially in the Northeast, due to the region of Araripe, great producer of this construction material. Considering the serious problems caused by the incorrect disposal of plaster in nature, there is the challenge of its recycling process. This research aimed to analyze several percentages of plaster residues to be added to the plaster paste, with and without retarder additive (sodium citrate), in terms of physical, mechanical, and rheological properties, focusing at the production of components. For that, the residue underwent physic-chemical recycling process to be replaced by plaster or by mass, in the percentages of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The study of the performance of the material was done through the tests of granulometry, unit mass, mini-slump method, calorimetry, squeeze-flow method, compressive strength, and surface hardness. The results showed that the recycled plaster (RP) did not excessively damage the studied properties, and it was permissible to substitute up to 50% of RP in the production of the paste for components, following the recommendations of the recycling process and water/plaster ratio.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710899.v1
title: Production of components with plaster residue and sodium citrate: physical, mechanical, rheological analysis

description: Abstract The construction industry, a major influencer in Brazil’s economic and social development, is responsible for a large consumption of raw materials and waste production. In particular, plaster presents significant growth, especially in the Northeast, due to the region of Araripe, great producer of this construction material. Considering the serious problems caused by the incorrect disposal of plaster in nature, there is the challenge of its recycling process. This research aimed to analyze several percentages of plaster residues to be added to the plaster paste, with and without retarder additive (sodium citrate), in terms of physical, mechanical, and rheological properties, focusing at the production of components. For that, the residue underwent physic-chemical recycling process to be replaced by plaster or by mass, in the percentages of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The study of the performance of the material was done through the tests of granulometry, unit mass, mini-slump method, calorimetry, squeeze-flow method, compressive strength, and surface hardness. The results showed that the recycled plaster (RP) did not excessively damage the studied properties, and it was permissible to substitute up to 50% of RP in the production of the paste for components, following the recommendations of the recycling process and water/plaster ratio.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710446
title: Recycled gypsum block: development and performance

description: Abstract The gypsum plaster waste is still faced a serious economic and environmental problem. Considering the high volume and the destination often inadequate. Intending to provide a mitigating alternative, this research intends to develop blocks that incorporate the industrial gypsum plaster waste through reverse logistics. For this, a physic-chemical recycling process of gypsum plaster waste was carried out on an industrial scale and the developed material was characterized in anhydrous and fresh state. Then, blocks were made with the recycled material and characterized according to NBR 16495 (ABNT, 2016). After its characterization, the material was evaluated for its mechanical performance when used in walls, regarding the tests of suspended vertical loads and hard and soft body impact, according to the guidelines included in the performance standard NBR 15575-4 (ABNT, 2013). The walls constituted with the developed material showed satisfactory performance, having, in some cases, presented superior performance in comparison to the conventional walls of gypsum blocks, according to results presented by the Technical Assessments Document - DATEC nº 27 (2015). Finally, small walls of the recycled gypsum block and gypsum glue were elaborated to verify the compressive behavior. Regarding these verifications, it was noticed that the small walls obtained good resistive capacity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710446.v1
title: Recycled gypsum block: development and performance

description: Abstract The gypsum plaster waste is still faced a serious economic and environmental problem. Considering the high volume and the destination often inadequate. Intending to provide a mitigating alternative, this research intends to develop blocks that incorporate the industrial gypsum plaster waste through reverse logistics. For this, a physic-chemical recycling process of gypsum plaster waste was carried out on an industrial scale and the developed material was characterized in anhydrous and fresh state. Then, blocks were made with the recycled material and characterized according to NBR 16495 (ABNT, 2016). After its characterization, the material was evaluated for its mechanical performance when used in walls, regarding the tests of suspended vertical loads and hard and soft body impact, according to the guidelines included in the performance standard NBR 15575-4 (ABNT, 2013). The walls constituted with the developed material showed satisfactory performance, having, in some cases, presented superior performance in comparison to the conventional walls of gypsum blocks, according to results presented by the Technical Assessments Document - DATEC nº 27 (2015). Finally, small walls of the recycled gypsum block and gypsum glue were elaborated to verify the compressive behavior. Regarding these verifications, it was noticed that the small walls obtained good resistive capacity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710719
title: Evaluation of the self-cemeting effect of Construction and Demotion Waste (CDW) on mechanical performance over time for pavement support layers purpose

description: Abstract The problem related to the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW) is directly associated with its high volume and irregular disposal, especially when such waste is disposed of in landfills. Therefore, it is increasingly important to encourage the reuse of this material, especially in large-scale projects. However, the use of this waste depends on the different constituent materials, which show a wide variability. Within this context, the objective of this work was to study the mechanical performance of construction and demolition waste over time aiming at the use in pavement support layers. Two samples were evaluated, one composed exclusively of construction waste (CDW_1) and the other composed of a soil-waste mixture (S_CDW), with 50% of each material. The tests evaluated the strength of the materials over a curing period from 0 to 224 days. The results clearly indicate an increase in strength and stiffness over time. The CDW_1 samples indicated a more significant increase. The analyses indicated that this behavior occurs due to the effect of self-cementing properties that occur in this type of waste. The results indicate a benefit in terms of strength when using this type of waste either alone or mixed with soil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710719.v1
title: Evaluation of the self-cemeting effect of Construction and Demotion Waste (CDW) on mechanical performance over time for pavement support layers purpose

description: Abstract The problem related to the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW) is directly associated with its high volume and irregular disposal, especially when such waste is disposed of in landfills. Therefore, it is increasingly important to encourage the reuse of this material, especially in large-scale projects. However, the use of this waste depends on the different constituent materials, which show a wide variability. Within this context, the objective of this work was to study the mechanical performance of construction and demolition waste over time aiming at the use in pavement support layers. Two samples were evaluated, one composed exclusively of construction waste (CDW_1) and the other composed of a soil-waste mixture (S_CDW), with 50% of each material. The tests evaluated the strength of the materials over a curing period from 0 to 224 days. The results clearly indicate an increase in strength and stiffness over time. The CDW_1 samples indicated a more significant increase. The analyses indicated that this behavior occurs due to the effect of self-cementing properties that occur in this type of waste. The results indicate a benefit in terms of strength when using this type of waste either alone or mixed with soil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710506
title: Assessment of predictive models of thermal comfort in offices in the Brazilian subtropical climate

description: Abstract The objective of this study is to compare the subjective responses of office users located in the Brazilian subtropical climate over the four seasons, using ASHRAE 55 (2017) thermal comfort models (both analytical and adaptive). Field studies on thermal comfort were carried out in four office buildings in Florianópolis/Brazil for two years. One of the buildings operated with central air-conditioning system, while the other buildings operated with hybrid ventilation (users controlled the air-conditioning system and the operation of openings). Thermal comfort questionnaires were applied at the same time and in the same space in which measurements of the environmental variables (air temperature, relative humidity, mean radiant temperature and air velocity) were performed. More than 7,500 user responses were collected during the field study and compared to the ASHRAE 55 models. The analytical model overestimated users' cold and warm sensations and did not adequately estimate the percentage of dissatisfied users in all seasons and buildings. During the natural ventilation operation, users of buildings with hybrid ventilation adapted to the indoor thermal variations according to the adaptive thermal comfort model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710506.v1
title: Assessment of predictive models of thermal comfort in offices in the Brazilian subtropical climate

description: Abstract The objective of this study is to compare the subjective responses of office users located in the Brazilian subtropical climate over the four seasons, using ASHRAE 55 (2017) thermal comfort models (both analytical and adaptive). Field studies on thermal comfort were carried out in four office buildings in Florianópolis/Brazil for two years. One of the buildings operated with central air-conditioning system, while the other buildings operated with hybrid ventilation (users controlled the air-conditioning system and the operation of openings). Thermal comfort questionnaires were applied at the same time and in the same space in which measurements of the environmental variables (air temperature, relative humidity, mean radiant temperature and air velocity) were performed. More than 7,500 user responses were collected during the field study and compared to the ASHRAE 55 models. The analytical model overestimated users' cold and warm sensations and did not adequately estimate the percentage of dissatisfied users in all seasons and buildings. During the natural ventilation operation, users of buildings with hybrid ventilation adapted to the indoor thermal variations according to the adaptive thermal comfort model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7711037
title: Outdoor thermal comfort in a hot and humid climate: case study in an urban park in the Atlantic Forest Biome

description: Abstract One of the limitations of thermal comfort studies in air-conditioned spaces is that they often ignore the fact that people have the capacity to adapt to their surroundings. In order to overcome the limitations of current thermal comfort models, several research studies have been carried out to identify comfort standards in free-running buildings, including studies of thermal comfort in open spaces. The aim of this study is to evaluate the thermal sensation of visitors to an urban park in João Pessoa-PB, a city with hot and humid climate in the northeast of Brazil. The urban park used as study area is one of the main green areas of the city. The applied methodology included the use of microclimatic monitoring of the variables: air temperature, globe temperature, air humidity, air velocity and solar radiation. We carried out 900 interviews to evaluate users' thermal sensation. The results showed that 70% of respondents were comfortable when the air temperature was between 26 and 31 ºC. Though mathematical modelling it was possible to observe that environmental variables significantly affect the actual thermal sensation. A comparison between thermal sensation and the calculated indices PMV, SET and PET showed that the PET index rage between 24 and 34 ºC was the one that best reflected the actual thermal sensation of the interviewees.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7711037.v1
title: Outdoor thermal comfort in a hot and humid climate: case study in an urban park in the Atlantic Forest Biome

description: Abstract One of the limitations of thermal comfort studies in air-conditioned spaces is that they often ignore the fact that people have the capacity to adapt to their surroundings. In order to overcome the limitations of current thermal comfort models, several research studies have been carried out to identify comfort standards in free-running buildings, including studies of thermal comfort in open spaces. The aim of this study is to evaluate the thermal sensation of visitors to an urban park in João Pessoa-PB, a city with hot and humid climate in the northeast of Brazil. The urban park used as study area is one of the main green areas of the city. The applied methodology included the use of microclimatic monitoring of the variables: air temperature, globe temperature, air humidity, air velocity and solar radiation. We carried out 900 interviews to evaluate users' thermal sensation. The results showed that 70% of respondents were comfortable when the air temperature was between 26 and 31 ºC. Though mathematical modelling it was possible to observe that environmental variables significantly affect the actual thermal sensation. A comparison between thermal sensation and the calculated indices PMV, SET and PET showed that the PET index rage between 24 and 34 ºC was the one that best reflected the actual thermal sensation of the interviewees.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710488
title: Influence of mortar coating thickness on the acoustic performance of ceramic block masonry

description: Abstract After the publication of NBR 15575 (ABNT, 2013a) concern with the performance of residential buildings has grown markedly, leading companies to evaluate and adjust construction systems and materials in order to meet the requirements. One of the requirements is acoustic design, due to the powerful and complex sound sources. The aim of this study is to analyse the influence of the thickness of stabilised mortar coatings applied to masonry made with two types of ceramic blocks, with variation in the internal and external mortar thicknesses, verifying the relation between mass increase, the insulation curve and the weighted sound reduction index (Rw). The tests were performed in a laboratory environment, following the requirements of ISO 10140-2 (INTERNATIONAL..., 2010b). The tests demonstrated that there was a correlation between the thickness of the coating and the acoustic performance, resulting in the reduction of raw materials, costs and dead weight of the building. They also showed that an increase of 5 cm in the mortar coating resulted in an increase of up to 7 dB in sound insulation between rooms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7710488.v1
title: Influence of mortar coating thickness on the acoustic performance of ceramic block masonry

description: Abstract After the publication of NBR 15575 (ABNT, 2013a) concern with the performance of residential buildings has grown markedly, leading companies to evaluate and adjust construction systems and materials in order to meet the requirements. One of the requirements is acoustic design, due to the powerful and complex sound sources. The aim of this study is to analyse the influence of the thickness of stabilised mortar coatings applied to masonry made with two types of ceramic blocks, with variation in the internal and external mortar thicknesses, verifying the relation between mass increase, the insulation curve and the weighted sound reduction index (Rw). The tests were performed in a laboratory environment, following the requirements of ISO 10140-2 (INTERNATIONAL..., 2010b). The tests demonstrated that there was a correlation between the thickness of the coating and the acoustic performance, resulting in the reduction of raw materials, costs and dead weight of the building. They also showed that an increase of 5 cm in the mortar coating resulted in an increase of up to 7 dB in sound insulation between rooms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20027331
title: Wearable device for measuring pupilar illuminance

description: Abstract Data on the exposure of the human eye to light can help researchers and design professionals to better understand building performance with regards to the well-being and health of users. However, technologies currently used to evaluate indoor lighting conditions from a fixed point of view and measure luminous quantities are unable to map out visual scenes in a similar way to the human eye. With the aim of contributing to overcome this gap, this paper presents "OcuLux", a wearable device made in Brazil, designed to continuously monitor pupilar illuminance for indoor environments. "OcuLux" was calibrated and the sensor was worn for 7 days in November 2016 at the Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (LESO-PB) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne campus (Switzerland), under partly cloudy and overcast skies to diagnose the light dose received by a person performing typical office activities. The results showed that no significant differences were found between the light dose received in the morning and in the afternoon. Although "OcuLux" has a limited measuring range, its use in a real situation has indicated that it is reliable for measurements of pupilar illuminance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20027331.v1
title: Wearable device for measuring pupilar illuminance

description: Abstract Data on the exposure of the human eye to light can help researchers and design professionals to better understand building performance with regards to the well-being and health of users. However, technologies currently used to evaluate indoor lighting conditions from a fixed point of view and measure luminous quantities are unable to map out visual scenes in a similar way to the human eye. With the aim of contributing to overcome this gap, this paper presents "OcuLux", a wearable device made in Brazil, designed to continuously monitor pupilar illuminance for indoor environments. "OcuLux" was calibrated and the sensor was worn for 7 days in November 2016 at the Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (LESO-PB) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne campus (Switzerland), under partly cloudy and overcast skies to diagnose the light dose received by a person performing typical office activities. The results showed that no significant differences were found between the light dose received in the morning and in the afternoon. Although "OcuLux" has a limited measuring range, its use in a real situation has indicated that it is reliable for measurements of pupilar illuminance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7711022
title: Post-occupancy evaluation of emergency units in Florianópolis hospitals: recurring problems and possible solutions

description: Abstract The aim of this paper is to reflect on the spatial configuration of urgency and emergency units through the evaluation of six of them situated in public hospitals in the metropolitan area of Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. The methodology includes: literature review, exploratory visits and six case studies. In the case studies, the Walkthrough Analysis was applied via two comprehensive checklists, the first one concerning the minimum aspects necessary to the functioning of the unit and its environment, and the second one concerning its environmental human scale. The two checklists totalled nearly 500 evaluated items, covering the relationship between users and the hospital setting, their environmental perception and behaviour. The results highlighted: undersized environments, overlapping of uses, inadequacy of the layout to the activities carried out, accessibility problems, lack of certain necessary environments and maintenance problems. The article also discusses possible solutions to these problems, especially those related to the architect's performance and to RDC 50/2002 reviewing process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7711022.v1
title: Post-occupancy evaluation of emergency units in Florianópolis hospitals: recurring problems and possible solutions

description: Abstract The aim of this paper is to reflect on the spatial configuration of urgency and emergency units through the evaluation of six of them situated in public hospitals in the metropolitan area of Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. The methodology includes: literature review, exploratory visits and six case studies. In the case studies, the Walkthrough Analysis was applied via two comprehensive checklists, the first one concerning the minimum aspects necessary to the functioning of the unit and its environment, and the second one concerning its environmental human scale. The two checklists totalled nearly 500 evaluated items, covering the relationship between users and the hospital setting, their environmental perception and behaviour. The results highlighted: undersized environments, overlapping of uses, inadequacy of the layout to the activities carried out, accessibility problems, lack of certain necessary environments and maintenance problems. The article also discusses possible solutions to these problems, especially those related to the architect's performance and to RDC 50/2002 reviewing process.