A importância da tecnologia na engenharia civil: desenvolvimento de software para a correção granulométrica do agregado

Abstract

The quest to deliver quality products at low cost is a must for civil engineering. Thus, technology presents itself as a great ally for the civil construction scenario. For example, the search for increasing the strength of concrete without the need to increase cement consumption is the source of several studies. Thus, the improvement in the use of aggregates in the production of concrete is relevant, insofar as they impact on its properties, such as reducing porosity, which leads to an increase in the strength of the concrete and improves its quality. The present work aimed at the development of software aimed at granulometric correction in order to improve the use of concrete in the execution of the works. After a bibliographic survey, the software was developed on Microsoft's Visual Studio platform and subjected to a case test to prove its effectiveness. Through the case tests, it was found that the percentages acquired manually do not reach the levels of precision of the results provided by the software, which allow the best fit in the optimal and eligible areas. From this perspective, the importance of using software in granulometric correction is understood in order to ensure the choice of aggregates and their respective percentages in the development of concrete. Therefore, the use of software becomes increasingly evident in civil construction, meeting contemporary demands for innovation and modernization in the sector, as it allows for greater efficiency in the handling of materials and ensures better quality of the products to be used.