ABSTRACT The challenges for the use of the cross-laminated timber (CLT) system in the Brazilian agricultural market are significant. This study evaluated the thermal performance of fiber cement tiles associated with a CLT non-conventional structure compared to those of ceramic, fiber cement and aluminum roof tiles based on following thermal comfort indexes (i.e., black globe humidity index (BGHI), radiant heat load (RHL) and specific enthalpy) using physical conventional models of reduced-scale rural facilities under summer conditions. The non-conventional CLT model comprised closing walls and a lining that form a self-supporting structure with few air inlets. This model presented reduced thermal comfort indexes compared to the other conventional roofs. Moreover, the CLT model has an average black globe temperature (Tbg) of 32.9 °C, which was lower at all times compared to those of the other roofs. In conclusion, the roof with fiber cement tiles associated with the CLT structure exhibited the best performance in terms of thermal comfort, followed by the ceramic, fiber cement, and aluminum tiles. The study results allow a better understanding of the opportunities for CLT usage.

ABSTRACT This research was conducted with the objective of evaluating the thermal inertia and hysteresis of the following materials in a wind tunnel: hollow copper sphere with 150.0 mm diameter used as standard in globe thermometers, hollow brass sphere with 75.0 mm diameter, and two hollow plastic spheres with 115.5 and 69.7 mm diameter. The results showed that the thermal inertia and hysteresis for the hollow copper sphere were approximately 24 and 28 min, respectively; these values were bigger than those obtained for the other spheres, implying faster responses of these. While there were no statistical differences in the measurements conducted by globe thermometers which are used to indicate the black globe temperature with the different types of spheres mentioned above under indoor environment conditions, i.e., with no wind and solar radiation, the wind causes faster cooling in smaller spheres under outdoor environment conditions, which may denote erroneous interpretations of the measurements at those instants. It was concluded that it is possible to replace the hollow copper sphere of diameter 150 mm by other types of spheres to measure the black globe temperature. However, this requires knowledge of the response times of the spheres as well as corrections to be made in the measurements with respect to the globe thermometer standard.

ABSTRACT In the production of glue-laminated timber (GLT), boards derived from planted forest wood with easy workability are glued on top of one another. The main objective of the present work was to evaluate the performance of paricá timber GLT beams (5 × 10 cm) on GLT. Three procedures were performed: (1) GLT beams (5 × 10 cm) were produced using natural lamellae without chemical preservatives; (2) the individual lamellae (2.5 × 5 cm) were chemically treated, and then glued together; and (3) the beams formed from the glued natural lamellae (5 × 10 cm) were treated chemically. The positions of lamellae on the beams were determined by their modulus of elasticity values (MOE), which were estimated by a non-destructive bending test with a three-point load. The analytical bends, determined by the homogenized section method, and the experimental bends, measured by the four-point bending test, were compared. The differences between the bends were statistically evaluated, and it was found that the experimental bend (21.65 mm) was less than the analytical bend (34.02 mm). There was no significant loss of shear strength or MOE. The axial strength of the chemically untreated beams (49.18 MPa) was significantly higher than that of the untreated beams fabricated from natural lamellae (40.48 MPa). The results indicate that the gluing of treated lamellae does not affect beam performance.

ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to evaluate the thermal comfort and the similitude between prototypes and reduced models, using non-conventional coverage with green roof and expanded clay aggregate, supported on wood frame structure. For this, were determined the Black Globe Temperature and Humidity Index (BGHI), the Human Discomfort Index (HDI), Effective Temperature (ET), Air Temperature (Tair) and Radiant Thermal Load (RTL), from March 2013 to December 2014. The results showed that there were no statistical differences to 5% significance in predicting heat indices between the prototypes and models. Observing all indexes simultaneously, it was observed that January was the month what led to the worst heat conditions, while June and July showed the worst cold conditions. It can be concluded that the use of reduced models is possible (1:2) compared to the prototype (1:1), with green roofs and expanded clay as covering element, for the prediction of thermal indexes, minimizing construction costs and use of spaces.

Este trabalho teve como objetivo a análise de temperaturas de telhas de barro, de fibrocimento com pintura branca na face superior e de aço zincado e sua relação com o ambiente térmico, quantificando também os Índices de Temperatura e Umidade (ITU), de Temperatura de Globo e Umidade (ITGU) e Carga Térmica de Radiação (CTR). As análises foram realizadas em modelos de edificações e na área não sombreada. Os resultados mostraram que as telhas cerâmicas e de fibrocimento apresentaram comportamentos térmicos semelhantes, sendo que a opção pela telha de fibrocimento de 5 mm, pintada de branca na sua face superior, é vantajosa economicamente. As telhas metálicas superaram os 53 °C na sua superfície e foram piores no conforto térmico comparado com as outras telhas. O ITGU foi superior na indicação do conforto térmico em relação ao ITU, principalmente no verão. Houve redução significativa da CTR pelas telhas em relação à área não sombreada.

The objective of this study was the analysis of temperatures of clay tiles, galvanized steel tiles and fiber-cement tiles with white painting on the roof and his relation with the thermal environment, in winter and summer conditions. The experiment was carried out in models of constructions quantifying the internal and extern temperatures from the tiles (TS), Temperature and humidity index (THI), Black Globe and Humidity (BGHI) and Thermal Load of Radiation (TLR) were employed for the characterization of the thermal environmental. The measured were performed inside and outside the housing. The results showed that the ceramic tiles and the fiber-cement tiles presented similar thermal behaviors and the choice of fiber-cement tiles of 5 mm with white painting on the roof is economically advantageous. The metal tiles were the ones that most heated up surpassing 53ºC in his surface and the worst regarding to the thermal comfort compared with the other tiles. The THI was not accurate for determining thermal comfort under tropical conditions. There was significant reduction of RTL by the tiles to the not shaded area.

Esta pesquisa foi realizada em instalações para suínos nas fases de creche e terminação, com o objetivo de se avaliar e comparar o nível de ruído emitido pelos animais principalmente nos horários de arraçoamento e ruídos provenientes de outras fontes, estimando-se os riscos de exposição ocupacional. A avaliação se deu com auxílio de um medidor de nível de pressão sonora posicionado na altura de 1,50 m, considerada altura média do ouvido humano, conforme preceitua a NR-15. Avaliaram-se quatro instalações, sendo duas para creche e duas para terminação de suínos. A análise estatística foi feita pelo modelo fatorial e teste de médias. Os resultados indicaram diferença significativa a 1% de probabilidade entre as instalações. O ruído médio encontrado foi de 65 dB(A) e de 70 dB(A) nas instalações para creche e terminação, respectivamente, que se enquadrou dentro do limite permitido pela NR-15, que é de 85 db(A) para uma jornada de trabalho de 8 h diárias. Considerando-se o ruído de pico observado nos horários de alimentação e vacinação e, principalmente na fase de terminação, indica-se a necessidade de uso de equipamento de proteção auricular. Notou-se tendência do ruído ser mais intenso em condições de desconforto térmico.

This research was carried out with in growing and finishing facilities of swine housing with the objective to evaluate and compare the noise level emitted by the animals mainly during feeding and noise level from other sources, and estimate the occupational risk exposition of workers. The evaluation was made using noise level equipment and measurement as indicated in NR-15 norm located at 1.50 m of height, corresponding to the mean height of the worker's ear. Four swine housings were evaluated. The statistical analysis was done using fatorial design and mean test. The results indicated significant differences at 1% probability level among the four housings. The mean noise level was 65 dB(A) and 70 dB(A) for growing and finished housing respectively, within the limits allowed in the NR15 norm (85 dB(A)) for a daily working of 8 h. Considering the peak noise level observed during feeding and other task schedule mainly finishing swine housing ear protection is recommended. There was also a tendency for the noise level to increase as thermal conditions became more unconfortable.

A produção de suínos representa importante setor da economia brasileira, e a possibilidade de crescimento na produção é iminente, principalmente se considerar o baixo consumo de carne suína comparado ao de outras carnes e com outros países. As transformações e exigências de mercado que vêm ocorrendo no cenário mundial mostram que, num futuro muito próximo, as barreiras serão baseadas no bem-estar dos animais, na proteção ao meio ambiente e na legislação trabalhista. Pouco conhecimento está disponível sobre as normas relacionadas ao trabalho com agentes ambientais nas atividades rurais, assim como as condições de qualidade do ar nas instalações brasileiras. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram aplicar as principais normas relacionadas a ruído e gases, e estimar os riscos de exposição ocupacional a partir de medidas de ruído, sulfeto de hidrogênio, metano e oxigênio em granjas de suínos nas fases de creche e terminação. Os resultados mostram que os níveis de ruídos contínuos ficaram abaixo do permitido pelas normas, entretanto foram observadas diferenças (P < 0,05) em relação ao ruído medido na creche com gaiolas e em piso semi-ripado; as concentrações de sulfeto de hidrogênio e metano foram inferiores a 1 ppm e 0,1% em volume, respectivamente, inferiores aos limites recomendados pelas normas NR-15, CIGR e ACGIH, e o nível de oxigênio ficou, em média, em 21%.

Swine production represents an important segment of Brazilian economy, and the possibility of increasing production is eminent mainly if considered the low pork consumption when compared to other meat and the consumption of other countries. The increasing need in the international market demands show that in a near future the commercial barriers will be based on welfare, in the protection of the environment as well as in the worker's legislation. Little knowledge is available in the subject of worker's standards in the environmental agents in rural activities as well as the air quality under Brazilian conditions. The objectives of this research were to apply the main used standards related to noise and gases and to estimate occupational risk using measurements of noise level, hydrogen sulfide, methane and oxygen in swine housing, in piglet's nursery and finishing. The results showed that the continuous noise level were below the one found in the standards, however there were observed differences (P < 0.05) in relation to the noise level measured in piglet's nursing cages and in semi-slatted floor. The respective concentrations of hydrogen sulfide and methane were less than 1 ppm and less than 0,1% by volume, which was lower than the recommended limits in NR-15, CIGR and ACGIH. The oxygen level was 21% in average.