Estudo da aplicação do Drywall em edificação vertical

Abstract

Considering the population growth, some challenges arise in the field of civil engineering. Some oftheproblems are to increase productivity, waste less, and provide a high standard final product. The construction industry has been working on more efficient methods for replacing the conventional masonry and meeting the demands with quality through technological advances.One alternative is the use of Drywall, with lean properties, which utilizes gypsum plasterboard as component of internal vertical finish. It providescleanerand quicker constructions, as well as a satisfactory performance. Even though the use of Drywall is increasing, there’s a need in Brazil for understanding better this technology. Technical knowledge in the field can demystify the idea that drywalls are fragile and overcome consumers’ rejection to this technique, once it’s widely used in developed countries.Thus, this study is based on describing the history, rules, and advantages of drywall use. Then, thereaderwill be able to understand the potential of this product, the set up procedure, and the execution of drywall in an apartment in a vertical building in Campo Mourão-PR (Brazil). A literature review was done based on national standards in order to collect relevant information. Additionally, the author based the study on its own experiences by following the execution of the drywall technique, and participating in a group of engineers and trained employees that worked in the field.This study expects to contribute with the propagation of knowledge and advance in the use of Drywall. It isshownthat the execution took 26 days, being 21 based on the preparation of the site and 5 for mounting procedures. It was fundamental for this quick execution the presence of qualified labor and pre-produced materials.