[pt] Apresenta-se uma abrangente ferramenta de avaliação das condições de segurança de tensão, composta de índices com significado físico / matemático, propícia para uso na operação em tempo real. A ferramenta identifica se a solução de tensão para uma carga conectada à barra i está na parte superior, na inferior e a distância ao máximo carregamento da curva V x P,Q. Neste trabalho a enfâse está no desenvolvimento da margem de potência, distância em MVA do atual ao máximo carregamento, assim como na análise do ângulo entre os vetores-gradiente dos fluxos de potência ativa e reativa chegando / saindo de barras de carga / geração. Mostra-se a evolução desses índices durante um horizonte de tempo correspondente a uma rampa de carregamento do sistema. A área Rio do sistema brasileiro foi escolhida para observação por ter seu desempenho fortemente influenciado pela coordenação entre os diversos recursos de controle internos e externos e, também por ser um grande centro de carga com sistema de suprimento radial. A implementação das lógicas desses recursos de controle, caracterizada pela escolha das barras controladas e faixas de tensão, refletiram a experiência acumulada na operação do sistema, respeitando-se todos os limites operativos Verifica-se a ocorrência de situações extremas que levariam o sistema ao colapso de tensão. Apresenta-se ainda um estudo de barras associadas à compensação série no tronco de transmissão entre Itaipu a Tijuco Preto, barras que apresentam índices com valores atípicos. Conclui-se que o método computacional de avaliação das condições de segurança de tensão é adequado para a operação em tempo real, quando é monitorada a evolução dos índices relativos a uma seqüência de diferentes pontos de operação. / [en] This work presents a comprehensive and meaningful tool for voltage security assessment adequate for real time operational monitoring. With this tool it is possible to verify if the voltage is in the upper or in the lower region of the V, P,Q curve, as well as to quantify voltage stability margin. The emphasis of this work is on the development of margins, the distance in MVA from the current to the maximum loading, as well as on the analysis of the angle between the gradient vectors of active and reactive power flow leaving / arriving generation / load buses. It is shown the evolution of the indexes during a period of time that corresponds to a system-loading ramp. The Rio and Espírito Santo area of the Brazilian electric system was chosen for observation because its performance is strongly influenced by the co-ordination between the several types of internal and external existing controls. Also because this area represents a large load centre with an almost radial transmission system. The logic implementation of these control resources, characterised by controlled buses and voltage limits choice, respecting all the operational limits, reflected the operational experience acquired by system operators. It is verified the occurrence of extreme situations that could lead to voltage collapse in the network. It is also presented a study on the buses associated with series compensation on the Itaipu - Tijuco Preto bulk transmission path that present unusual values for the indexes. It is concluded that the computational method of voltage security assessment is adequate for real time operation, when the evolution of indexes related to different operation points are monitored.

Les études astrochimiques de la formation stellaire sont particulièrement importantes pour la compréhension de l'évolution de l'Univers, du milieu interstellaire diffus à la formation des systèmes stellaires. Les récentes avancées en matière de modélisation chimique permettent d'apporter de nouveaux résultats sur le processus de formation stellaire et les structures mises en jeu. L'objectif de ma thèse était donc d'apporter un regard neuf sur la chimie de la formation stellaire en utilisant les récentes avancées sur le modèle chimique Nautilus. J'ai pour cela étudié l'évolution de la chimie du soufre durant la formation stellaire pour tenter d'apporter de nouvelles réponses au problème de déplétion du soufre. J'ai d'abord effectué une révision du réseau chimique soufré et étudié son effet sur la modélisation du soufre dans les nuages denses. En comparant aux observations, j'ai montré que le modèle textsc{Nautilus} était capable de reproduire les abondances des espèces soufrées dans les nuages denses en utilisant comme abondance élémentaire de soufre son abondance cosmique. Ce résultat m'a permis d'apporter de nouveaux indices sur les reservoirs de soufre dans ces objets. Puis j'ai effectué une étude complète de la chimie du souffre dans les coeurs chauds en me concentrant sur les effets sur la chimie de la composition pre-effondrement. J'ai également étudié les conséquences des différentes simplifications couramment faites pour la modélisation des coeurs chauds. Mes résultats montrent que la composition pre-effondrement est un paramètre majeur de l'évolution chimique des coeurs chauds, fournissant de nouveaux indices pour expliquer la variété de compositions en espèces soufrées observée dans ces objets. De plus, ma recherche a mis en évidence la nécessité d'uniformiser les modèles de chimie utilisés pour les coeurs chauds. Enfin, j'ai développé une méthode efficace pour inverser les paramètres initiaux d'effondrement de nuages denses en me basant sur une base de données de modèles physico-chimiques d'effondrement, ainsi que sur l'observation d'enveloppes de protoétoiles de Classe 0. A partir d'un échantillon de 12 sources, j'ai pu en déduire des probabilités concernant les possibles paramètres initiaux d'effondrement de la formation d'étoiles de faible masse. / Astrochemical studies of star formation are of particular interest because they provide a better understanding of how the chemical composition of the Universe has evolved, from the diffuse interstellar medium to the formation of stellar systems and the life they can shelter. Recent advances in chemical modeling, and particularly a better understanding of grains chemistry, now allow to bring new hints on the chemistry of the star formation process, as well as the structures it involves. In that context, the objective of my thesis was to give a new look at the chemistry of star formation using the recent enhancements of the Nautilus chemical model. To that aim, I focused on the sulphur chemistry throughout star formation, from its evolution in dark clouds to hot cores and corinos, attempting to tackle the sulphur depletion problem. I first carried out a review of the sulphur chemical network before studying its effects on the modeling of sulphur in dark clouds. By comparison with observations, I showed that the textsc{Nautilus} chemical model was the first able to reproduce the abundances of S-bearing species in dark clouds using as elemental abundance of sulphur its cosmic one. This result allowed me to bring new insights on the reservoirs of sulphur in dark clouds. I then conducted an extensive study of sulphur chemistry in hot cores and corinos, focusing on the effects of their pre-collapse compositions on the evolution of their chemistries. I also studied the consequences of the use of the common simplifications made on hot core models. My results show that the pre-collapse composition is a key parameter for the evolution of hot cores which could explain the variety of sulphur composition observed in such objects. Moreover, I highlighted the importance of standardizing the chemical modeling of hot cores in astrochemical studies. For my last study, I developed an efficient method for the derivation of the initial parameters of collapse of dark clouds via the use of a physico-chemical database of collapse models, and comparison with observations of Class 0 protostars. From this method, and based on a sample of 12 sources, I was able to derive probabilities on the possible initial parameters of collapse of low-mass star formation.

La cavitation peut avoir lieu dans les turbines hydrauliques. Ce phénomène se produit lorsque les bulles de vapeur s’effondrent à proximité de la surface de la machine. Ceci entraîne des conséquences négatives, telles que l’érosion, affectant ainsi les performances de la machine. L’effondrement d’une bulle de gaz non-condensable dans l’eau est simulé en utilisant la méthode sans maillage SPH-ALE, qui intègre un modèle pour simuler les écoulements compressibles et multiphases. Le modèle résout les équations de conservation de masse, de quantité de mouvement et d’énergie du système d’Euler, en utilisant l’équation d’état de Stiffened Gas pour l’eau et l’équation d’état de gaz parfait pour le gaz non-condensable à l´ıntérieur de la bulle. Les deux phases sont modélisées comme compressibles et le changement de phase n’est pas considéré. La caractéristique sans maillage de la méthode SPH-ALE permet le calcul des écoulements diphasiques où l’interface est nettement définie. Pour les applications de cavitation, où le nombre de Mach atteint des valeurs de 0.5, la distribution de particules doit être corrigée. Cela est réalisé grâce à la fonctionnalité ALE. Le modèle compressible a été validé à l’aide de configurations monodimensionnelles, comme le cas du tube à choc pour des écoulements monophase et multiphases. L’effondrement de la bulle près d´une paroi a été abordé comme le mécanisme fondamental qui produit des dégâts. Son comportement général se caractérise par la formation d’un micro jet d’eau et par l’effondrement de la bulle sur elle-même. Le phénomène est analysé en tenant compte des principaux paramètres qui le régissent, comme la distance initiale entre le centre de la bulle et la paroi (H0), la taille de la bulle (R0) et le taux de pression qui entraîne l’effondrement (pw/pb). Il est démontré que l’intensité de l’effondrement dépend principalement du rapport de pression entre le liquide et la bulle (pw/pb). De plus, quatre indicateurs, comme la pression en paroi, l’impulsion, la pression du coup de bélier et la vitesse du micro jet d’eau, servent à déterminer le chargement. Cette analyse indique qu’une bulle initialement située à une distance inférieure à H0/R0 = 2 présente un haut potentiel d’endommagement. Afin de prédire cet endommagement, la mécanique du solide est analysée à l’aide de simulations d’interaction fluide-structure. On obtient que le matériau réagit aux charges hydrauliques en ayant des zones de compression et de traction. Ceci suggère qu’un mécanisme de fatigue entraîne le phénomène d’endommagement. En plus, on constate que les contraintes les plus importantes sont situées sous la surface du matériau, indiquant que cette zone peut être sujette à une déformation plastique. / Hydraulic turbines can experience cavitation, which is a phenomenon occurring when vapor bubbles collapse in the vicinity of the machine’s surface. This phenomenon can lead to negative consequences, such as erosion, that affect the machine’s performance. The compression of a non-condensable gas bubble in water is simulated with the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics method following the Arbitrary Lagrange Euler approach (SPHALE), where a compressible and multiphase model has been developed. The model solves the mass, momentum and energy conservation equations of the Euler system using the Stiffened Gas EOS for water and the ideal gas EOS for the non-condensable gas inside the bubble. Both phases are modeled as compressible and the phase change is not considered. The meshless feature of the SPH-ALE method allows the calculation of multiphase flows where the interface is sharply defined. For cavitation applications, where the Mach number reaches values of 0.5, the distribution of particles must be corrected, which is achieved by the ALE feature. The compressible model was validated through monodimensional configurations, such as shock tube test cases for monophase and multiphase flows. The bubble compression close to the wall has been addressed as the fundamental mechanism producing damage. Its general behavior is characterized by the formation of a water jet and by the collapse of the bubble by itself. The phenomenon is analyzed by considering the major parameters that govern the bubble collapse dynamics, such as the initial distance between the bubble center and the wall (H0), the bubble size (R0), and the collapse driven pressure ratio (pw/pb). It is shown that the intensity of the collapse depends mainly on the pressure ratio between the liquid and the bubble (pw/pb). As well, four indicators, such as the pressure at the wall, the impulse, the water-hammer pressure and the water jet velocity, are used to determine the loading. This analysis gives that the bubble initially located at a distance lower than H0/R0 = 2 presents high potential to cause damage. In order to predict the damage due to the bubble collapse, the solid mechanics is analyzed through fluid-structure interaction simulations. It is obtained that the material reacts to the hydraulic loads by having compression and traction zones, suggesting that a fatigue mechanism drives the damage phenomenon. Additionally, it is found that the highest stresses are located below the material surface, indicating that this zone may reach plastic deformation.

As lajes formadas por vigotas pré-moldadas são utilizadas em larga escala no Brasil, em especial as formadas por vigotas treliçadas. As facilidades no manuseio e economia de fôrmas são algumas das vantagens do sistema. Apesar de serem muito utilizadas, ainda existe necessidade de estudo das recomendações no sentido de basear o projeto destas lajes. Os objetivos deste trabalho são: (a) contribuir no projeto de lajes formadas por vigotas com armação treliçadas através de uma análise crítica da bibliografia pesquisada; (b) tratar de temas pouco disseminados no que se refere ao cálculo de lajes pré-moldadas; (c) fornecer recomendações de projeto através de exemplo resolvido que aborda as principais dúvidas de projetistas da área. Neste exemplo avaliam-se as lajes, entre outros aspectos, quanto às flechas iniciais e ao longo do tempo, vibrações e momento negativo nos apoios. Os resultados são analisados e confrontados com as indicações da bibliografia. Comprova-se o fato destas lajes serem mais susceptíveis quanto às vibrações causadas por caminhada e mostra a dificuldade em atender à ABNT NBR 6118:2003. O vão máximo admissível para uma laje do exemplo de aplicação é 28% inferior quando comparado à laje maciça de mesma espessura na análise da vibração excessiva. Enfatiza a importância em prever armadura contra o colapso progressivo e demonstra que o aumento de consumo de aço em 5% é pequeno quando comparado ao total, para uma laje do exemplo de aplicação. / Precast slabs are used in large scale in Brazil, special those formed by lattice reinforcement. Facilities handling and economy mold are some of the advantages of the system. The objectives of this work are: (a) improve study of the design of slabs formed by precast lattice reinforcement through a review of literature; (b) address topics a little spread regards to the calculation of precast slabs; (c) providing design recommendations through examples solved by addressing the main concerns of designers in the area. This example evaluate the slabs to initials and long-term deflections, vibrations and bending moment at the supports. The results are analyzed and compared with indications in the literature. It demonstrates the suscetibility of the slabs for vibrations caused by walking and shows the difficulty in following ABNT NBR 6118:2003. The maximum span for one slab of the aplication example is 28% slower than solid slabs with the same thickness in excessive vibration analysis. This dissertation emphasizes the importance of predicting reinforcement against progressive collapse and shows the increase in steel consumption is small compared to the total, for one slab of the example.

Esta tese apresenta um estudo de caso de colapso dos solos que ocorreu durante e após o enchimento do reservatório da UHE Três Irmãos. A construção desta barragem e o subseqüente enchimento do reservatório elevaram significativamente o lençol freático, causando colapso do solo em algumas áreas. Muitos trabalhos de campo e de laboratório foram realizados para determinar o potencial de risco associado às edificações existentes no local. A elevação do lençol freático foi monitorada especialmente para o estudo de recalques de edificações. Esta pesquisa trata do estudo deste caso histórico, recuperando informações existentes e executando ensaios adicionais com sucção controlada para caracterizar o comportamento não saturado do solo. O conjunto de dados obtidos foi usado para modelar recalques reais de edificações monitoradas, considerando o Modelo Básico de Barcelona, BBM, (Alonso et al., 1990) como o modelo constitutivo mecânico do solo e o programa de elementos finitos Code_Bright. A tese apresenta a definição dos parâmetros constitutivos do solo, a calibração dos modelos, análises de sensibilidade do modelo adotado, mostrando que os resultados modelados se ajustaram satisfatoriamente aos valores de recalques medidos no campo. A partir dos resultados obtidos numericamente, constatou-se que as deformações por colapso aumentam com a redução da sucção sem saturar o solo e que os maiores colapsos são observados quando o solo é gradualmente submergido. Como a profundidade de influência da carga de fundação é muito baixa comparada à espessura da camada colapsível, muitas das deformações por colapso são resultados do peso-próprio do solo, durante o equilíbrio sob as condições hidrodinâmicas transiente e final. / This thesis presents a case history of soil collapse that took place during and after reservoir filling of Três Irmãos dam in Brazil. The construction of this dam and subsequent reservoir filling has raised the local groundwater table up to 20 m, causing soil collapse that affected many buildings. Many field and laboratory tests were conducted to determine potential risk and damage of existing buildings. The groundwater rise was monitored in some points of the region and the most susceptible buildings were also monitored specially for settlements. This work deals with the study of this case history of soil collapse, recovering existing information and performing additional suction controlled soil tests to characterize the non saturated soil behavior. This set of data was used to model the collapse settlement, considering the Barcelona Basic Model, BBM, (Alonso et al. 1990) as the soil constitutive model and the Code_Bright finite element program and, finally numerical results were compared with field ones. The thesis addresses soil parameters definition from laboratory and field tests, model calibration, sensibility analysis of the adopted model and it shows that the modeled results nicely fitted the measured values of collapse settlements. Amongst the many qualitative and quantitative findings, it is shown that collapse deformation arises from suction variation without saturating the soil and that the largest collapse rate is observed when the soil is gradually submerged. As the depth of influence of foundation load is very low compared to collapsible layer thickness, much of collapse deformation is the result of soil self weight, during equilibrium under the transient and final hydrodynamics condition.

Estudamos a série de Mayer de um gás de Yukawa em duas dimensões. Introduzimos brevemente a noção de série de Mayer de um gás não-ideal através do uso de expansões em clusters e apresentamos motivações pelas quais o seu uso pode apresentar dificuldades. Introduzimos um formalismo algébrico que servirá de ferramenta alternativa para o estudo da convergência dessa série através do método dos majorantes via equações diferenciais parciais. Uma vez que o gás de Yukawa não é regular na origem, é preciso regulariza-lo para utilizar o método dos majorantes. Acredita-se que esta série (não regularizada) apresenta divergência do coeficiente de ordem 2k no regime de temperatura (recíproca) > k:= 8(2k-1)/2k por conta do colapso dos multipolos neutros contido nos clusters dessa ordem, e que neste regime, a retirada desses termos é suficiente para garantir a convergência da série remanescente. Por fim, estudamos a convergência da série de Mayer para um gás de Yukawa bidimensional quando a regularizacão é removida no intervalo < 16/3 e apresentamos uma extensão desse resultado para o regime < 6. Mostramos que haverá de fato divergência do coeficiente de ordem 2 da série, que pode ser regularizado enquanto < 6, garantindo a convergência da série com termo 2 omitido. / We study the Mayer series for the bidimensional Yukawa gas. We briefly introduce the notion of a Mayer series of a non-ideal gas using cluster expansions and present some motivations on the dificulties this formalism may present. An algebraic formalism is introduced in order to develop an alternative tool to study this series using a majorant method via partial diferential equations. As the Yukawa gas is not regular at the origin, it should be regularized for the majorant method to be applicable. It is believed that the non-regularized Yukawa series presents divergence on its coeficients of order 2k when the inverse temperature > k := 8(2k - 1)/2k due to the collapse of neutral multipoles belonging to clusters of this order and if we omit these coficients, the convergence is obtained. Finally we study the convergence of the Mayer series of a bidimensional Yukawa gas when the regularization is removed when < 16/3 and we extend these results to < 6. Its is shown explicitly that the coeficient of order 2 diverges but can be regularized if < 6, assuring the convergence of the remaining series when the coeficient of order 2 is omitted.

Timber has become more popular as a construction material during recent years. Engineered wood products, such as glued laminated timber and cross-laminated timber, have enabled the construction of multi-storey buildings. Tall buildings with many occupants need to resist a disproportional collapse in case of unexpected exposures, e.g. accidents or terrorism. Structural robustness can improve the collapse resistance of a building. The literature about robustness is comprehensive concerning concrete and steel buildings, but it is rather limited regarding timber. A robust building can mobilise alternative load paths in the structure after the removal of bearing building components. Alternative load paths rely primarily on the connections between components. For timber buildings, few investigations exist to evaluate the alternative load paths after a removal. Analyses usually do not take into account non-linear effects which could influence the capacity of alternative load paths, such as damage of single fasteners, friction,  timber crushing and brittle failure. In particular, the alternative load paths in platform-framed cross-laminated timber buildings are not well understood.  The goals of this thesis are to i) review the concept of robustness in general and determine the state of the art concerning timber buildings in particular, ii) develop a method to analyse the alternative load paths in a platform-framed CLT building taking into account relevant non-linearities, iii) use the method to elicit the alternative load paths in a building after a wall removal, and iv) study the effects of probabilistic variations of model parameters.  The thesis first introduces tall timber buildings and then presents a summary of structural robustness in a collapse resistance framework. The summary includes established analysis methods and specific considerations for timber, whereof a detailed review is provided in Paper I. Paper III additionally provides results of a survey on contemporary practices of professionals around the world concerning robustness.  In the subsequent chapter, the studied 8-storey case building made of platform-framed cross-laminated timber is described including the modelling abstractions. Additionally, the setup of a validation experiment for the modelling approach is described. The following chapter introduces the modelling approach for an alternative load path analysis after a wall removal. The approach is based on the finite element method using the commercial software Abaqus. The deterministic part of the approach includes a non-linear static pushdown analysis of single storeys in a bay and elicits the alternative load paths and their capacity. Finite connector elements in the model substitute single fasteners including their elastic, plastic, damage and rupture behaviour. The 3D models of the walls and floors account for timber crushing, brittle failure and contact friction. A simplified non-linear dynamic model of the entire bay uses the pushdown results as inputs and evaluates the collapse progression among storeys after a sudden element removal. The probabilistic part of the approach models the uncertainty of the input parameters of the dynamic model by varying the parameter values in a Monte Carlo simulation, to evaluate the probability of a collapse.  Paper II applies the approach for a simple pushdown of a single storey and Paper IV applies the pushdown and the dynamic analysis to elicit the alternative load paths after a single wall removal. The thesis shows furthermore the results of a double wall removal in the example building and the results of the Monte Carlo analysis for the single and double wall removal.  For the assumed removals, the developed approach could identify the alternative load paths, determine their capacities and estimate the probability of a collapse under probabilistic variations. The approach might be used to classify various removal scenarios in platform-framed multi-storey cross-laminated timber buildings specifically and predetermine design solutions which could provide a desired level of robustness. The approach might be generalised for multi-storey timber buildings of various construction types.

[pt] A falta de recursos e a questão ecológica têm limitado a expansão do sistema de transmissão. Esta realidade, em conjunto com o crescimento da carga, faz com que os sistemas elétricos trabalhem bastante carregados. Esta nova condição pode levar a situações de colapso de tensão. Métodos para avaliação do carregamento da rede de transmissão tornaram-se necessários e imprescindíveis para que se possa entender o funcionamento do sistema nestas condições e possibilitar a sua operação de modo correto. Ferramentas analíticas têm sido usadas para reforço das condições de segurança de tensão do sistema em tempo real, se for avaliado que o sistema não é suficientemente seguro. Ações operativas de controle são determinadas, para mover o estado do sistema para um ponto de operação seguro. Entretanto, ferramentas de avaliação e reforço não são a única necessidade. As mesmas ações de controle, que podem afastar o sistema de uma situação de instabilidade de tensão, também podem ter efeito oposto ao esperado e contribuir para o problema, podendo até mesmo levar o sistema ao colapso. Portanto, é necessário o desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta computacional para avaliar a adequação de ações de controle de tensão. Neste trabalho é proposta uma ferramenta computacional, desenvolvida com base no sistema linearizado das equações de fluxo de carga, incluindo equações de controle de tensão e limites, para a avaliação do efeito das ações de controle de tensão. São obtidos índices que permitem avaliar se a ação de controle é adequada ou não. Além disso, esses índices podem avaliar a interdependência entre os controles, porque além de indicarem o efeito do controle sobre a tensão da barra controlada, podem indicar também o efeito do controle sobre as outras barras de tensão controlada do sistema. Estes índices podem ser obtidos de forma extremamente rápida, e são adequados para uso em tempo-real. / [en] The lack of investments and the ecological matter have limited the expansion of the transmission system. This reality, together with the load growth, makes the electric systems to work heavy loaded. This new condition can lead to situations of voltage collapse. Methods for evaluation the transmission network loading became necessary and indispensable for understanding system performance under these conditions and for making possible secure operation. Analytic tools have been used to evaluate the voltage security of the system in real time. If it is evaluated that the system is not sufficiently secure in relation to voltage, control actions can be determined, in order to move the state of the system for a secure operation point. However, these tools are not the only need. The same control actions that can move away the system from a situation of voltage instability, can also have opposite effect and contribute for worsening the problem, perhaps leading to system collapse. Therefore, it is necessary the development of computational tools to evaluate the adequacy of these control actions. In this work it is proposed a computational tool, based on the linearized set of power flow equations, including equations for voltage control and limits, for the evaluation of the effect voltage control actions. Indexes that allow the evaluation whether the control action is adequate or not are obtained. The indexes can also evaluate the interdependence among the controls, because besides indicating the effect of the control action on the voltage of the controlled bus, they can also indicate the effect on the other voltage controlled buses. The indexes can be calculated in an extremely fast way, and are appropriate for use in real-time operation.

A maior parte dos acidentes em edifícios, causados por falhas de projeto ou de execução, ocorre na fase de construção. Além de causar prejuízos financeiros, eles colocam em risco a vida dos trabalhadores da obra. Porém, mais graves são os acidentes verificados após o término da construção. Além dos prejuízos serem muito maiores, eles podem envolver pessoas de todos os tipos, crianças, mulheres e idosos. São muitos os casos em que o colapso global do edifício decorre de problemas na fundação. Esse é o caso do edifício considerado neste trabalho, localizado no litoral norte do Estado de São Paulo. Trata-se de um edifício para veraneio, em alvenaria estrutural, com garagem no térreo e quatro andares de apartamentos, apoiado em estacas pré-moldadas, cravadas em solo instável. Pouco tempo após a conclusão e parcialmente ocupado, apresentou recalques e patologias significativas que exigiram providências, reforço de pilares de alvenaria inclusive. Antes que fossem detectadas as causas dos recalques, durante uma madrugada, o edifício desabou: em um lado do edifício, o primeiro pavimento encostou-se ao chão. Felizmente, era um dia-de-semana, fora da alta temporada, e não havia pessoas no seu interior. Também o vigia estava fora do edifício e nada sofreu, além de um grande susto. Os objetivos deste trabalho são descrever o problema ocorrido com esse edifício e analisar as causas e as providências possíveis para sua recuperação, já que os andares superiores praticamente nada sofreram. Serão apresentados os resultados de uma investigação no local e de uma análise para determinação dos esforços e das causas da ruptura das estacas, que provocaram o colapso do edifício. Ficou evidente que o aterro localizado sobre o pavimento térreo e o sistema de fundação do edifício não estavam adequados para o tipo de solo do terreno. Tais fatores tiveram papel fundamental para a ruptura do sistema. A importância de se conhecer minuciosamente essas causas transcende a presente obra, pois pelo mesmo motivo, outras construções podem apresentar danos semelhantes. / Most of the buildings accidents, caused by project flaws or of execution, it happens in the construction phase. Besides causing financial damages, they put in risk the workers life. However, more serious accidents are verified after the end of the construction. Besides the damages are larger, they can involve all types of people, children, women and senior. In many cases the global building collapse elapses of foundation problems. That is the case of the building considered in this work, located in the north coast of São Paulo State. Treated of a building for summer vacation, in structural masonry, with garage in the earthy pavement and four floors of apartments, leaning in premolded piles, nailed in unstable soil. After the conclusion and partially in use, it presented repress and significant pathologies that demanded providences, column masonry reinforcement besides. Before detected the repress causes, during one dawn, the building tumbled: on a side of the building, the first pavement was leaned to the ground. Happily, it was a weekday, out of the high season, and there were not people inside. Also the watchmen was out of the building and nothing suffered, besides a great fright. The objectives of this healthy work are to describe the problem happened with that building, to analyze the causes and the possible providences for it recovery, since the superior walks practically nothing suffered. The results of a local investigation, an analysis for determination the efforts and the causes of the piles rupture will be presented, that provoked the building collapse. It was evident that the located embankment on the earthy pavement and the building foundation system, they were not adapted for the soil type of the land. Such factors had fundamental paper for the system rupture. The importance of knowing those causes thoroughly, transcends to present work, because for the same reason other constructions can present similar damages.

Nesta dissertação é aplicado o método da função Lagrangiana barreira modificada (FLBM), uma variante do método de pontos interiores, para determinação do máximo carregamento em sistemas de energia elétrica. A formulação do problema tem como restrições de igualdade as equações de balanço de potência do sistema, em sua forma parametrizada, e como restrições de desigualdade os limites de tensões nas barras e os limites de geração de potência reativa nas barras com controle de reativo. Os resultados encontrados com a técnica de otimização estática utilizada neste estudo são confrontados com os resultados obtidos com o método primal-dual barreira logarítmica. Para realização dos testes de desempenho da metodologia proposta, utilizou-se como padrão os sistemas do IEEE de 14, 57 e 118 barras. Os testes demonstraram a robustez e a eficiência do algoritmo proposto. / In this work the modified barrier Lagrangian function (MBLF) method, a variant of the interior point method. The formulation of the problem will have as constraints of equality the power system swinging equations, in a parametrized form, and as inequality constraints the voltage limits in the buses and the reactive generation limits in the buses with reactive control. The results found with the static optimization technique used in this study are confronted with the results obtained with the primal-dual barrier logarithmic method. The performance of the method is illustrated using as pattern the systems IEEE 14, 57 and 118 bars. The tests demonstrated the robustness and the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.