The use of prestressed hollow core slabs has increased significantly and, consequently various productive methods have emerged. These methods do not employ machinery such as extruders or slip former machine. In this research, ...

In this dissetation exploratory models are used to examine the behavior of semi - rigid pillar - beam connections with shear key. This type of connection is ordinary in Brazil prefabricated concrete structures. Thus, the ...

The economic expression of the construction industry in relation to the national economic structure establishes it as one of the main sectors of the national production chain. On the other hand, the sector faces problems ...