As technologies for building materials advance, engineers
are also discovering new ways to apply them in construction systems, from
project design to the construction site.
The development and implementation of new technologies in
the civil construction sector results in gains in productivity and quality,
optimization of construction time and savings by reducing rework and waste of
materials.
It is also worth remembering that, after the period of
instability in the Brazilian economy, the trend is that the civil construction
businesses also resume the rhythm of some years ago.
For this, it is necessary to be attentive to technological
innovations, especially those that are already disseminated in the foreign
market and have not yet been brought to Brazil.
In today's post we will present some of the new technologies
that are being used, mainly, in steel frame constructions , which use
galvanized light steel - recyclable material -, structural panels in OSB Home
and do not require the use of water during the work.
Augmented reality
Augmented reality (AR) is a technique that can be used to
unite the real world with the virtual.
This technology that allows the insertion of virtual objects
in the physical environment - shown to the user in real time with the support
of some technological device - has been replacing the models once and for all
during the steel frame construction project.
With the use of augmented reality, construction
professionals no longer need to use hard copies to make the experience of the
project models real.
The three-dimensional projection allows the customer and
future owner of the steel frame property to view rooms and external areas
ready, well before the start of the work.
Just taking the customer to the construction site or even
presenting projects on the floor plan can cause frustration and not present the
real impression on the environment.
The use of augmented reality also prevents the client from
having to visit the construction site frequently, being able to follow the
evolution of the project from inside the construction company's office.
Steel Frame construction in modules
Modular construction is considered a strong trend for years
to come and has been increasingly used in steel frame projects abroad.
This technology allows the construction of a house or
building off-site, that is, prefabrication takes place within the companies
responsible for construction.
It uses the same building materials and is designed to the
same standards as conventional construction. Once ready, the modules are taken
to the construction site to be joined, completing the construction.
This technology limits environmental disruption by supplying
construction materials gradually - as needed - and turning construction into a
logistics exercise.
Among the advantages of building in modules are
sustainability issues, reduced movement of heavy vehicles at the construction
site and even less waste of materials.
Buildings or houses built in 70% by modules allow greater
optimization of the movement of goods in “just in time”, both for manufacturing
and for delivery.
In 2015, the Chinese construction company Broad Sustainable
Building - present in the United States and the United Kingdom - completed the
construction of a 57-story skyscraper in 19 business days using the modular
construction method, which fits perfectly for the projects they need be
delivered in a short period of time.
Air and moisture barriers
Moisture in buildings can come from various sources, such as
rising damp, which comes from the soil due to faults or lack of barriers, or
moisture rising from the walls, often caused by the porous structure of
construction materials.
Thus, there are already several technologies to prevent the
action of air humidity in buildings, which prevent the progressive degradation
of the walls, ensuring greater protection to the finish.
Some products designed to create a membrane impervious to
the air and moisture barrier in building walls are already being used on a large
scale in the construction industry in the United States.
The StoGuard , for example, to be installed in construction,
it is capable of conferring an additional layer of protection against the
harmful effects of humidity.
These impermeable air barriers are applied to fluids that
offer superior protection against moisture intrusion and air leakage, providing
significant energy savings in hot and cold climates.
They are installed on the walls of the building, regardless
of the region or climate where the property is located. The system offers
continuous control over the air and humidity that can affect the building.
Why Waterproofing Building Materials Are Important
In Brazil, waterproofing is often not treated with due
importance in buildings, but it is necessary to be attentive to invest in these
new technologies.
According to the Brazilian Institute of Architecture
Development (IBDA) , the cost of implementing a waterproofing system in the
building represents an average of 1 to 3% of the total cost of the work, and
those involving the repair of waterproofing damages may up to 15 times greater
than if it was foreseen in the project and carried out during the work as a
preventive measure.
In addition, the useful life of a property depends directly
on an efficient waterproofing system.
With the retreat of the Brazilian economy, looking for
technological solutions is essential for those who wish to remain competitive
in the market.
A survey by the Civil Construction Industries Union of Minas
Gerais (Sinduscon-MG), in partnership with the Fiemg System, shows that 60% of
entrepreneurs in the construction sector have technology investment plans ,
with over 50% of new investments they may occur in information technology,
technologies for construction site infrastructures and in structural systems.
Do you want to know more about the different materials and
accessories for finishing your work and understand the benefits of steel frame
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Source: https://etechnologytrends.com/
