Tijolos de adobe e alvenaria racionalizada: sustentabilidade e otimização na construção de habitações populares em assentamentos rurais

Abstract

Civil construction plays a central role in socioeconomic development; however, it is responsible for significant environmental impacts and high consumption of natural resources. In this context, this study aimed to investigate the application of adobe bricks associated with the principles of rationalized masonry in the production of socialhousing in rural settlements. The research adopted a qualitative and applied approach, based on a bibliographic and normative review, with emphasis on ABNT NBR 16814:2020, in addition to the development of a case study through the modeling of a rationalized masonry project using computer-aided design software. The results demonstrate that adobe, by using local raw materials and not requiring a firing process, presents significant potential for reducing environmental impact. When combined with rationalized masonry, the system contributes to reduced material waste and greater construction efficiency. Therefore, it is concluded that the association between the use of adobe and rationalized masonry techniques constitutes a viable alternative for the construction of social housing in rural areas, aligned with sustainability guidelines and contemporary social demands.