ESTUDO COMPARATIVO DO AÇO EM ALVENARIA ESTRUTURAL E ALVENARIA CONVENCIONAL PARA UMA RESIDÊNCIA

Abstract

This study compares steel costs between structural masonry and conventional reinforced concrete masonry construction methods for a home. During the analysis, projects for both construction methods were presented, and quantities were prepared based on SINAPI data, referring to the materials used. This assessment is crucial in the structural design phase, allowing us to analyze which construction system is most economically viable. The results revealed a saving of 27.65% in steel used in structural masonry compared to conventional masonry, in this specific case study. However, it is important to highlight that choosing the ideal structural solution goes beyond material costs, considering variables such as the size of the project, regional location, availability of materials in the region and the qualification of the workforce. Therefore, it is essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each construction model. In the final analysis, it is concluded that, for small residential buildings, the use of structural masonry is recommended.