Análise de conforto térmico em paredes de tijolos cerâmicos com diferentes estratégias de assentamento

Abstract

Civil Construction plays an essential role in providing thermally comfortable environments for human activities. For this purpose, the use of masonry, whether with stones, bricks or blocks, can be explored due to its different resistance capabilities as well as heat propagation. The increase in the use of different ceramic blocks in Brazil drives the search for more efficient construction methods. In this context, the analysis of thermal comfort is fundamental for energy efficiency in buildings and this study highlights how different ways of laying ceramic bricks affect this comfort. Overall, the research highlights the relevance of architecture in connection with climatic conditions, highlighting how thermal inertia exerts a considerable influence on the performance of masonry walls. This translates into the ability to regulate temperatures throughout the day, through conscious shading and solar orientation strategies. The study was carried out through a computer simulation with data exchange using programs capable of calculating the parameters, such as: Revit 2021, Open Studio and EnergyPlus software, which are capable of carrying out the simulation of residential buildings following the ABNT NBR 15575-1 standard. It aims to evaluate thermal comfort and make a comparison between ceramic materials and conventional concrete. The result is satisfactory in terms of the strategies addressed efficiently in relation to comfort, materials and costs, bringing improvements to the users of the residential building.