'State of the art' of concrete as a constructing material

Authors

  • Paulo Roberto do Lago Helene Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Salomon Mony Levy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/exacta.v1i0.523

Keywords:

estado da arte, concreto, durabilidade.

Abstract

This paper presents a synthesis of the historical evolution of both the making and the use of concrete as a building construction material. It is shown a list of dates and works that have used this material since 5,600 b.C. Many concrete works are mentioned; its use is so widespread that it has become one of the best humans’ friends. For this reason, it has been used in house buildings, works of art, aqueducts, and buildings for religious purposes, aiming fundamentally to make human life more comfortable. Among all the unnumbered works mentioned, it is presented a report of the most modern buildings built with high performance concrete, which proves its versatility as a material from both the architectonic and structural viewpoints, besides its durability.

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Author Biographies

Paulo Roberto do Lago Helene, Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo

Professor Titular na Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo; Delegado Presidente da Comissão 5 (Structural Service Life Aspects) da Fédération Internationale du Béton – FIB, composto do Comitet Euro-Internacional du Béton – CEB e da International Federation for Prestressing/Féderation Internationale de la Précontrainte – FIP

Salomon Mony Levy

Doutor em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade de São Paulo; Coordenador do Comitê Técnico de Meio Ambiente – CT-206 do Instituto Brasileiro do Concreto e Professor no Departamento de Ciências Exatas da UNINOVE

Published

2003-12-22

How to Cite

Helene, P. R. do L., & Levy, S. M. (2003). ’State of the art’ of concrete as a constructing material. Exacta, 1, 109–116. https://doi.org/10.5585/exacta.v1i0.523

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