https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/2494 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:49:16 GMT 2026-07-11T08:49:16Z http://ri.ufs.br:80/retrieve/5f2efb2a-922b-49ca-9b74-0e4082d721ce/PROEC.jfif https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/2494 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. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25449 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. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25448 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25349 Título: Geração de modelos de bielas e tirantes para estruturas de concreto armado por otimização topológica discreta via método ground structure Autor(es): Brito, Thalyson Issac de Jesus Abstract: The Strut-and-Tie Model (STM) is widely used for the design of reinforced concrete structures in D-regions, where the assumption of linear strain distribution is no longer valid. Traditionally, the definition of a STM relies heavily on the engineer’s experience and subjective interpretation of force flow, which may lead to conservative or inefficient solutions. In this context, this dissertation investigates the use of discrete topology optimization, based on the Ground Structure Method, as an auxiliary tool for the automated generation of strut-and-tie models. The proposed approach employs a bilinear material model that distinguishes between tensile and compressive behavior, combined with discrete and geometric filtering techniques to obtain simplified and directly interpretable topologies. Five numerical examples were analyzed: a simply supported beam used as a reference problem, a continuous beam and three structures representative of D-regions — a coupled shear wall, a deep beam with an opening, and a dapped beam. The results show that the method successfully identifies the fundamental load transfer mechanisms, producing physically consistent strut-and-tie models that are in good agreement with solutions reported in the literature. The application of separate filters for tension and compression elements revealed that the sensitivity of the optimal topology depends on the structural nature of the problem, allowing the exploration of alternative layouts without compromising structural feasibility. The study concludes that discrete topology optimization via the Ground Structure Method is a promising tool to support the design of strut-and-tie models in reinforced concrete structures. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/25349 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/23599 Título: Operação de reservatórios por otimização estocástica explícita baseada nos momentos estatísticos: redução da dependência da distribuição de probabilidade Autor(es): Siqueira, José Ítalo Porto Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/23599 2025-07-25T00:00:00Z