Open AccessDescriptive Analysis of Advantages and Disadvantages of Expanded Polystyrene Monolytic Panels - EPS
Author(s) -
David Barbosa de Alencar,
Helena Fernandes de Oliveira,
Osnilda dos Santos Mota,
Fabiana Rocha Pinto,
Frank Henrique Santos Fontineles,
Sara dos Santos Santarém,
Davi Samuel Dias Maia
Publication year - 2019
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2411-2933
DOI - 10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss11.1867
Subject(s) - expanded polystyrene , masonry , lightness , work (physics) , cost reduction , architectural engineering , reduction (mathematics) , polystyrene , computer science , civil engineering , materials science , composite material , business , engineering , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , mathematics , marketing , polymer , geometry
The light concrete of expanded Polystyrene is an innovation in the construction market, as it stands out for its execution, cost and efficiency. This new technique seeks to provide the constructions: lightness, cost reduction, reduction of time in works and good thermal and acoustic performance, producing comfort to the environment. This work aimed to study the use of light EPS concrete (Styrofoam) in internal and external walls, presenting the comparisons between this system and conventional masonry with ceramic blocks through the monitoring of a work in the city of Manaus - Amazonas.