https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/2494 2026-08-19T23:28:23Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25792 Título: Diagnóstico da mobilidade urbana sustentável em capitais regionais: um estudo de caso em Feira de Santana/BA Autor(es): Santos, Eduardo Xavier Abstract: This dissertation is situated within the field of sustainable urban mobility, understood as a planning model that incorporates into urban mobility an agenda guided by measures aimed at promoting quality of life, preserving the environment, and protecting natural resources (Carvalho, 2016). Thus, the objective of this research is to analyze sustainable urban mobility in a Brazilian regional capital, taking the municipality of Feira de Santana (BA) as a case study. According to IBGE (2018), based on the REGIC study, 97 municipalities are classified as regional capitals, characterized as urban centers with a high concentration of management activities and services that exert influence over extensive regional areas. Among these cities, Feira de Santana, Bahia, is selected as the case study because it represents the second largest municipality in the state, with more than 600,000 inhabitants (IBGE, 2022). Furthermore, it constitutes the main economic, commercial, and logistical hub of Bahia’s interior, performing typical functions of a structured regional capital by concentrating demographic and economic flows from its area of influence (Santos et al., 2024). As a methodological instrument, the Sustainable Urban Mobility Index (IMUS), developed by Costa (2008), is adopted, as it is a methodology widely applied in the Brazilian context and has been implemented in six regional capitals over the past five years: João Pessoa (PB), Aracaju (SE), Ribeirão Preto (SP), Passo Fundo (RS), Rio Verde (GO), and Sinop (MT). The IMUS is based on a quantitative and multicriteria approach structured around 87 indicators distributed across nine thematic domains: accessibility; environmental aspects; social aspects; political aspects; transport infrastructure; non-motorized modes; integrated planning; traffic and urban circulation; and urban transport systems. The research draws on data from institutional databases, legislation, urban plans, and field surveys to meet the requirements of the indicators, which are calculated and organized according to a weighting system that allows for the redistribution of values in cases where the application of a given indicator is not feasible. Due to limitations in data availability, 55 indicators were applied in Feira de Santana, corresponding to a completion rate of 63%. Nevertheless, the study remains valid, as indicators were computed across all nine domains, as required by Costa (2008). As a result, Feira de Santana achieved an overall index score of 0.432, highlighting as a strength the presence of regulatory instruments aligned with federal policies. On the other hand, the main weaknesses include the predominance of fragmented actions, low intersectoral coordination, limited intermodality, low quality of urban public transport services, shortcomings in democratic governance, socio-spatial inequalities, and institutional limitations in urban mobility management. These findings indicate a mismatch between the normative framework and the effective implementation of the guidelines established by the National Urban Mobility Policy. A similar pattern is observed among the other regional capitals analyzed, suggesting common characteristics among these municipalities. Based on these findings, five general guidelines are proposed to support future actions and planning initiatives: strengthening the integration between urban planning and mobility; reorienting road space to prioritize sustainable modes; improving and strengthening urban public transport; reinforcing the environmental dimension of urban mobility; and expanding democratic governance and social control mechanisms. Finally, it is concluded that the application of the IMUS proves to be appropriate for diagnosing sustainable urban mobility in Feira de Santana and for guiding improvements in sustainable urban mobility in regional capitals. 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25791 Título: Análise numérica do colapso progressivo de estruturas de concreto armado com base na mecânica do dano concentrado Autor(es): Santos Junior, Gilberto Messias dos 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25449 Título: Modelagem de processos de projetos BIM para o aproveitamento de águas pluviais: validação por meio do projeto do mercado de plantas em Boquim/SE Autor(es): Rodrigues, Natália Ramos dos Santos Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable design and construction projects highlights the need for solutions that promote efficient use of natural resources and enhance urban resilience. In this context, Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerges as a strategic methodology for project development, as it enables the integration of information and the incorporation of sustainable practices from the early stages of the design process. This dissertation aims to propose a BIM project process model using the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) language for rainwater harvesting, in accordance with Brazilian standards and certification systems, using the Ornamental Plants Market project, located in the municipality of Boquim, Sergipe, Brazil, as a case study. The research is characterized as exploratory and descriptive and is grounded in the Design Science Research method. The methodological procedures include: identifying gaps in the literature regarding the interface between BIM, sustainability, and water efficiency; surveying Brazilian regulatory requirements applicable to rainwater harvesting systems; developing a verification checklist based on current technical standards and the Water Management category of the AQUA-HQE™ certification; and analyzing BIM design process models in their current and intermediate states within the design office responsible for the case study. The results indicate that the application of the proposed process future modeling enabled the validation of compliance with rainwater harvesting requirements in the analyzed project, while also contributing to the qualification of the design office’s internal processes. This study contributes to the consolidation of sustainability guidelines for public project development using BIM, demonstrating the potential of process modeling as a decision-support tool for improving water efficiency in the construction sector. 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25448 Título: Mulheres na engenharia civil: proposta de um programa de mentoria para ingressantes na Universidade Federal de Sergipe Autor(es): Santos, Veronica Juliana Alves dos Abstract: Despite the increased access of women to higher education, their permanence and academic development in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) continue to be affected by institutional, academic, and sociocultural barriers. In this context, mentoring activities have gained prominence as a strategy to support the retention of women in male-dominated fields such as Civil Engineering. Considering this scenario, the present study addresses the following research question: how can institutional interventions, particularly support programs based on academic mentoring, contribute to the engagement, academic adaptation, and retention of women entering the Civil Engineering program? The study is based on the hypothesis that institutional mentoring programs can promote the engagement, academic adaptation, and retention of female students entering Civil Engineering by strengthening their sense of belonging and expanding support networks within the university environment. Thus, the general objective of this research is to propose and evaluate a mentoring-based support program aimed at women entering the Civil Engineering program at the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), based on the identification of their main demands, challenges, and support strategies within the university context. The methodological approach was structured into three phases: (1) contextualization and diagnosis of the presence of women in Civil Engineering programs at Federal Higher Education Institutions in Northeast Brazil, based on documentary and statistical data; (2) development of a mentoring-based support program grounded in bibliographic and bibliometric research and in the diagnosis of difficulties reported by incoming students; and (3) pilot implementation and evaluation of the program “Elas por Elas in Civil Engineering,” through the application of initial, monitoring, and final questionnaires, as well as records from meeting journals and direct observation. The evaluation of the pilot program indicates positive perceptions regarding welcoming practices, the strengthening of the sense of belonging, emotional and academic support, and encouragement to remain in the program. The results also show that the main difficulties faced by incoming female students are related to academic adaptation, course overload, the challenge of balancing study, work, and personal life, as well as feelings of insecurity in a predominantly male environment. It is concluded that academic mentoring, as an institutional support strategy, has the potential to act as a mechanism to address dropout and to promote gender equity in Civil Engineering, thereby supporting the retention of women in the field and contributing to the development of more inclusive educational policies in higher education. 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z