Terças e longarinas metálicas são geralmente projetadas no Brasil desconsiderando a interação com as telhas, ou seja, como barras isoladas, apesar da norma brasileira NBR 14762:2001 apresentar um procedimento de cálculo que leva em consideração tal interação (método do fator R). O comportamento estrutural do sistema terça-telha é complexo e a análise completa deve considerar a não-linearidade geométrica e física, bem como a influência do contato e da conexão terça-telha. Foram analisados modelos numéricos propostos na literatura e desenvolvido um modelo via método dos elementos finitos (MEF) que incorpora as não-linearidades e o contato terça-telha. O modelo foi calibrado com resultados experimentais e posteriormente foi realizada uma análise paramétrica, a qual permitiu gerar expressões que relacionam a força (vento de sucção) com os deslocamentos. Foi também analisada a viabilidade da aplicação do método da resistência direta (MRD) ao dimensionamento de terças restringidas pela telha, empregando o método das faixas finitas (MFF) para a análise de estabilidade elástica, em que a restrição promovida pela telha foi modelada por meio de vínculos elásticos na mesa conectada com a telha. Foram considerados dois casos de distribuição de tensões normais: (i) tensões oriundas somente da flexão e (ii) tensões oriundas da flexão e torção. Em ambos os casos o momento resistente apresentou diferenças relativamente elevadas em relação ao obtido pelo método do fator R, refletindo a necessidade de uma abordagem específica do método para o sistema terça-telha. / The structural behavior of purlin-sheeting system is complex and the complete analysis should consider the physical and geometrical nonlinearity, as well as the influence of the purlin-sheeting contact and connection. The brazilian code NBR 14762:2001 provides a design procedure to consider the interaction between a purlin or girt connected to the sheeting (factor R method). In Brazil purlins and girts are typically designed as isolated beams, without consideration for this purlin-sheeting combination. Numerical models proposed in the literature were analyzed and a finite element model (FEM) was developed considering nonlinearities and the contact between purlin and sheeting. The model was validated through experimental results and then implemented in a parametrical analysis. Expressions were generated using the parametrical results to relate the loading (wind uplift) to the displacements. The direct strength method (DSM) was analyzed to the designed of purlins restrained by sheeting. The finite strip method (FSM) was used for elastic buckling determination. The restraint applied to the sheeting was modeled using an elastic foundation on the flange connected to the sheeting. Two stress distributions were considered: (i) bending stresses and (ii) bending and warping stresses. In both cases the nominal flexural strength presented considerable differences compared to the factor R design method, reflecting the necessity of a specific study to evaluate the viability of the DSM approach for purlin design.

A cantoneira de abas iguais é encontrada laminada ou formada a frio. Quando laminada, normalmente possui abas compactas, isto é, se submetida à compressão, não apresenta instabilidade local e, para a faixa usual de comprimentos, não apresenta também o modo global de flexo-torção como dominante. Quando formada a frio, estes modos predominam, uma vez que a relação largura-espessura torna-se elevada. A elevada esbeltez das abas, juntamente com as peculiaridades do seu comportamento mecânico, pode conduzir a significativas divergências entre a força axial resistente (experimental) quando comparada aos valores oriundos dos procedimentos de cálculo apresentados pelas normas. As divergências são ainda maiores quando se considera a cantoneira em sua situação mais usual: sob compressão excêntrica devido à ligação parafusada ou soldada em uma das abas. No presente trabalho foi analisado o comportamento mecânico das cantoneiras formadas a frio e conectadas pela aba por dois parafusos e desenvolvida uma formulação baseada no método do comprimento de flambagem equivalente, bem como identificados seus modos de instabilidade e a respectiva participação modal para diversas faixas de esbeltez. Para validar esta formulação, foi realizada uma análise de confiabilidade que resultou em índices de confiabilidade (β) de acordo com as exigências normativas. / The equal-leg angle is found hot-rolled or cold-formed. When hot-rolled, it usually has compact legs, that is, if subjected to compression it does not present local buckling and it does not present a global flexo-torsion buckling mode as dominant for the usual range of lengths. When cold-formed, these modes predominate, since the width-to-thickness ratio becomes high. The high slenderness of the legs, together with the peculiarities of its mechanical behavior, can lead to significant divergences between the axial strength (experimental) and the values from standard\'s procedures. The divergences are even greater when considering the angle in its most usual loading situation: under eccentric compression due to bolted or welded connection in one leg. In the present work the mechanical behavior of the cold-formed angles connected by the leg by two bolts was analyzed in order to propose a formulation based on the equivalent buckling length method, as well as, to define its buckling modes and the respective modal participation for different slenderness ranges. To validate this formulation, a reliability analysis was performed that resulted in reliability indexes (β) according to the design standards requirements.

For decades, structural engineers have been using various conventional design approaches for assessing the strength and stability of framed structures for various loads. Today, engineers are still designing without some critical information to insure that their stability assessment yields a safe design for the life of the structure with consideration for extreme loads. Presented in this thesis is new critical information provided from the study of stability analysis and design of steel framed structures accounting for extreme loads associated to load patterns that may be experienced during their lifetime. It is conducted in five main parts. A literature survey is first carried out reviewing the previous research of analyzing frame stability including the consideration of initial geometric imperfections, and also evaluating research of the analysis and design of the increased usage of cold-formed steel (CFS) storage racks. Secondly, the elastic buckling loads for single-storey unbraced steel frames subjected to variable loading is extended to multi-storey unbraced steel frames. The formulations and procedures are developed for the multi-storey unbraced steel frames subjected to variable loading using the storey-based buckling method. Numerical examples are presented as comparisons to the conventional proportional loading approach and to demonstrate the effect of connection rigidity on the maximum and minimum frame-buckling loads. Thirdly, the lateral stiffness of axially loaded columns in unbraced frames accounting for initial geometric imperfections is derived based on the storey-based buckling. A practical method of evaluating column effective length factor with explicit accounting for the initial geometric imperfections is developed and examined using numerical examples. The fourth part is an investigation of the stability for multi-storey unbraced steel frames under variable loading with accounting for initial geometric imperfections. Finally, the stability of CFS storage racks is studied. The effective length factor of CFS storage racks with accounting for the semi-rigid nature of the beam-to-column connections of such structures are evaluated based on experimental data. A parametric study on maximum and minimum frame-buckling loads with or without accounting for initial geometric imperfections is conducted. The proposed stability analysis of multi-storey unbraced frames subjected to variable loading takes into consideration the volatility of live loads during the life span of structures and frame buckling characteristics of the frames under any possible load pattern. From the proposed method, the maximum and minimum frame-buckling loads together with their associated load patterns provides critical information to clearly define the stability capacities of frames under extreme loads. This critical information in concern for the stability of structures is generally not available through a conventional proportional loading analysis. This study of work ends with an appropriate set of conclusions.

For decades, structural engineers have been using various conventional design approaches for assessing the strength and stability of framed structures for various loads. Today, engineers are still designing without some critical information to insure that their stability assessment yields a safe design for the life of the structure with consideration for extreme loads. Presented in this thesis is new critical information provided from the study of stability analysis and design of steel framed structures accounting for extreme loads associated to load patterns that may be experienced during their lifetime. It is conducted in five main parts. A literature survey is first carried out reviewing the previous research of analyzing frame stability including the consideration of initial geometric imperfections, and also evaluating research of the analysis and design of the increased usage of cold-formed steel (CFS) storage racks. Secondly, the elastic buckling loads for single-storey unbraced steel frames subjected to variable loading is extended to multi-storey unbraced steel frames. The formulations and procedures are developed for the multi-storey unbraced steel frames subjected to variable loading using the storey-based buckling method. Numerical examples are presented as comparisons to the conventional proportional loading approach and to demonstrate the effect of connection rigidity on the maximum and minimum frame-buckling loads. Thirdly, the lateral stiffness of axially loaded columns in unbraced frames accounting for initial geometric imperfections is derived based on the storey-based buckling. A practical method of evaluating column effective length factor with explicit accounting for the initial geometric imperfections is developed and examined using numerical examples. The fourth part is an investigation of the stability for multi-storey unbraced steel frames under variable loading with accounting for initial geometric imperfections. Finally, the stability of CFS storage racks is studied. The effective length factor of CFS storage racks with accounting for the semi-rigid nature of the beam-to-column connections of such structures are evaluated based on experimental data. A parametric study on maximum and minimum frame-buckling loads with or without accounting for initial geometric imperfections is conducted. The proposed stability analysis of multi-storey unbraced frames subjected to variable loading takes into consideration the volatility of live loads during the life span of structures and frame buckling characteristics of the frames under any possible load pattern. From the proposed method, the maximum and minimum frame-buckling loads together with their associated load patterns provides critical information to clearly define the stability capacities of frames under extreme loads. This critical information in concern for the stability of structures is generally not available through a conventional proportional loading analysis. This study of work ends with an appropriate set of conclusions.

Vibrationsförderer gehören zur Gruppe der Stetigförderer und werden branchenübergreifend sowohl zur Schütt- als auch zur Stückgutförderung eingesetzt. Das Förderorgan eines Vibrationsförderers versetzt ein darauf befindliches Fördergut mittels kleiner periodischer Vibrationen in eine gerichtete Bewegung. Diese Gutbewegung wird anhand der mittleren Fördergeschwindigkeit charakterisiert und stellt eine wichtige Dimensionierungsgröße dar. Gleichzeitig dient die mittlere Fördergeschwindigkeit, neben einem ruhigen Laufverhalten des Gutes, als Beurteilungskriterium der Güte eines Vibrationsförderers. Die fortschreitende Entwicklung bringt immer komplexere Geräte mit nahezu beliebigen zweidimensional ausgeformten Vibrationsbewegungen hervor, wobei diese gelegentlich auch unbeabsichtigt generiert werden. Die aus solchen Bewegungsformen resultierenden Fördergutreaktionen lassen sich mit bislang vorhandenen Berechnungsmodellen nicht beschreiben. Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht die Einflüsse zweidimensionaler Bewegungsformen eines Förderorgans auf die daraus resultierende Gutbewegung bei Vibrationsförderern. Diesbezüglich wurde ein numerisches Berechnungsmodell entwickelt, experimentell verifiziert und mit der nach dem Stand der Technik geläufigen Berechnungsvorschrift verglichen. Das entwickelte Modell diente weiterhin als Basis theoretischer Untersuchungen, insbesondere für 2D-Bewegungsformen 1. Ordnung. Aus den Untersuchungsergebnissen konnte schließlich eine für den Anwender praktikable und erweiterte Berechnungsvorschrift abgeleitet werden. / Vibratory conveyors belong to the group of continuous conveyors and are inter-divisionally deployed for the conveyance of bulk and piece goods. The conveyor organ of a vibratory conveyor moves thereupon placed conveyed goods by means of small periodical vibrations in a directed movement. This movement of the goods is characterized via medium conveying speed and describes an important rating dimension. Next to a stable running performance of the goods, the medium conveying speed acts at the same time as an assessment criterion for the quality of a vibratory conveyor. The progressing development produces more and more complex devices with almost any two-dimensionally formed vibrating movements, which are, however, sometimes generated unintentionally. Reactions of conveying goods resulting from such movement patterns cannot be described with the so far existing analytical models. The dissertation at hand analyses the influence of two-dimensional movement patterns of a conveyor organ on the resulting movement of the goods when using vibratory conveyors. Concerning this matter, a numerical analytical model was developed, experimentally verified and, according to the calculation rule, compared to the state of the technology. The developed model provided furthermore a basis for theoretical research, here especially for 2D movement patterns of first order. Finally, a practicable and extended calculation rule could be deduced from the research results.

Le concept d’Hôpital Promoteur de Santé (HPS) a pris beaucoup d’importance depuis son élaboration vers la fin des années quatre-vingt. Dans le contexte de la dernière réforme, le réseau montréalais des HPS et CSSS a été créé. Le Centre Universitaire de Santé McGill (CUSM) fait partie de ce réseau depuis 2007. Cette étude vise la création d’un milieu hospitalier promoteur de la santé pour les patients et s’adresse à l’expérience d’un repas pour les personnes âgées nécessitant une diète purée. Une étude de cas qualitative a été utilisée pour explorer la perception de patients vis-à-vis les aspects relatifs à leur cabaret, l’assistance qu’ils recevaient et le contexte social de leur repas. Les impressions des professionnels de la santé quant à l’expérience des patients ont aussi été obtenues. Les résultats indiquent que l’identification difficile des aliments en purée, la saveur, l’apparence et la variété sont tous des éléments qui affectent négativement leur expérience repas. Des sentiments d’impuissance ont aussi été rapportés par les patients et les professionnels de la santé. Le contexte social du repas a été souligné comme étant un aspect à cibler pour améliorer l’expérience des patients. Un programme utilisant des purées formées pourrait contrecarrer les effets négatifs de la prescription d’une diète purée. Des changements dans les pratiques infirmières, à savoir la création d’une ambiance sociale agréable au moment des repas, semble être une option peu couteuse qui pourrait améliorer l’expérience repas des patients et diminuer les sentiments d’impuissance relevés par les professionnels de la santé à l’égard de cet aspect de soin. / The Health Promoting Hospital (HPH) concept has gained much momentum since its development in Europe in the late nineteen eighties. The Montreal network of HPH was created in 2005, within the context of the last reform. The McGill University Health Center (MUHC) is a part of this network since 2007. This study focuses on the creation of a health promoting hospital setting for patients and addresses the mealtime experience of older hospitalized patients requiring a puree diet. A qualitative case study design was used to explore patients’ perceptions of aspects of their puree meal tray, assistance provided by staff and the social context in which the meal was taken. Health professionals’ view of the patients’ experience were also obtained. Results indicate that the difficult identification of food items, flavour, appearance and variety were all important factors negatively affecting the mealtime experience. Feelings of loss of control were also reported by patients and staff. The social context in which the meal was taken was highlighted as an area which could be targeted to improve mealtimes. A program using formed puree food items could help lessen the negative impact of the prescription of a puree diet. Changes in nursing practices regarding the creation of a pleasant social atmosphere were identified as an inexpensive option to improve the mealtime experience for patients and decrease feelings of lack of control for staff in this aspect of care.

Cold-formed steel structures have been in service for many years and are used as shelters for both domestic and industrial purposes. To produce an economical product, manufacturers have typically based their designs on the simple portal frame concept. As there is almost a direct relationship between overall cost and the weight of steel in a portal frame structure, it is of great importance to provide a structure with the minimum amount of steel whilst providing structural adequacy. Portal frame sheds have been refined continuously for many years, with only minimal amounts of savings in steel. Therefore, to provide even greater savings in steel, an innovative building system is required. Modern Garages Australia (MGA) is one of the leading cold-formed steel shed manufacturers in Queensland. MGA has recently developed such an innovative building system that has significant economic savings when compared with portal frame structures. The MGA building system has two key differences to that of the conventional portal frame system. These differences are that the MGA system has no conventional frames or framing system, and it has no purlins or girts. This results in the MGA system being completely fabricated from thin cladding, which significantly reduces the quantity of steel. However, the key problem with this building system is that the load paths and structural behaviour are unknown, and therefore the structure cannot be analysed using conventional methods. Therefore, the objectives of this research were to first investigate the structural behaviour of this new building system and its adequacy for an ultimate design wind speed of 41 m/s using full scale testing. The next objectives were to use finite element analysis to optimise the original MGA building system so that it is adequate for an ultimate design wind speed of 41 m/s, and to develop a new improved cold-formed steel building system that has greater structural efficiency than the original MGA building system. This thesis presents the details of the innovative MGA building system, full scale test setup, testing program, finite element analysis of the MGA building system and the results. Details and results from the optimisation of the MGA building system, and the development of a new improved cold-formed steel building system are also presented. The full scale experimental investigation considered the required loadings of cross wind, longitudinal wind and live load test cases and simulated them on the test structure accurately using an innovative load simulation system. The wind loads were calculated for a 41 m/s ultimate design wind speed. Full scale test program included both non-destructive and destructive tests. The finite element analyses contained in this thesis have considered cross wind, longitudinal wind and live load cases, as well as the destructive load case of the MGA building system. A number of different model types were created and their results were compared with the experimental results. In general, two main model types were created. The first type consisted of a 'strip' of the MGA building system (Strip model) and the second modelled the full structure (Full model). Both of these model types were further divided into models which contained no contact surfaces and those which contained contact surfaces to simulate the interfaces between the various components such as the brackets and cladding. The experimental test results showed that the MGA test structure is not suitable for an ultimate design wind speed of 41 m/s. This conclusion is a result of a number of observed failures that occurred during the extensive testing program. These failures included local buckling, crushing failures, and distortional buckling of the cladding panels. Extremely large deflections were also observed. It was calculated that for the MGA building system to be adequate for the design wind speed of 41 m/s, a cladding thickness of 0.8 mm was required. This also agreed well with the finite element analysis results which concluded that a cladding thickness of 0.8 mm was required. In order to avoid the increased use of steel in the building system, a new improved cold-formed steel building system was developed and its details are provided in this thesis. A finite element model of this new improved cold-formed steel building system was created and the results showed that the new building system was able to achieve a load step equivalent to an ultimate design wind speed of 50.4 m/s and was approximately 250% stiffer than the original MGA building system, without any increase in the overall weight of the building system. It is recommended that this new improved cold-formed steel building system be further developed with the aid of finite element modelling and be tested using a similar full scale testing program that was used for the original MGA building system.

Until recently, the hot-rolled steel members have been recognized as the most popular and widely used steel group, but in recent times, the use of cold-formed high strength steel members has rapidly increased. However, the structural behavior of light gauge high strength cold-formed steel members characterized by various buckling modes is not yet fully understood. The current cold-formed steel sections such as C- and Z-sections are commonly used because of their simple forming procedures and easy connections, but they suffer from certain buckling modes. It is therefore important that these buckling modes are either delayed or eliminated to increase the ultimate capacity of these members. This research is therefore aimed at developing a new cold-formed steel beam with two torsionally rigid rectangular hollow flanges and a slender web formed using intermittent screw fastening to enhance the flexural capacity while maintaining a minimum fabrication cost. This thesis describes a detailed investigation into the structural behavior of this new Rectangular Hollow Flange Beam (RHFB), subjected to flexural action The first phase of this research included experimental investigations using thirty full scale lateral buckling tests and twenty two section moment capacity tests using specially designed test rigs to simulate the required loading and support conditions. A detailed description of the experimental methods, RHFB failure modes including local, lateral distortional and lateral torsional buckling modes, and moment capacity results is presented. A comparison of experimental results with the predictions from the current design rules and other design methods is also given. The second phase of this research involved a methodical and comprehensive investigation aimed at widening the scope of finite element analysis to investigate the buckling and ultimate failure behaviours of RHFBs subjected to flexural actions. Accurate finite element models simulating the physical conditions of both lateral buckling and section moment capacity tests were developed. Comparison of experimental and finite element analysis results showed that the buckling and ultimate failure behaviour of RHFBs can be simulated well using appropriate finite element models. Finite element models simulating ideal simply supported boundary conditions and a uniform moment loading were also developed in order to use in a detailed parametric study. The parametric study results were used to review the current design rules and to develop new design formulae for RHFBs subjected to local, lateral distortional and lateral torsional buckling effects. Finite element analysis results indicate that the discontinuity due to screw fastening has a noticeable influence only for members in the intermediate slenderness region. Investigations into different combinations of thicknesses in the flange and web indicate that increasing the flange thickness is more effective than web thickness in enhancing the flexural capacity of RHFBs. The current steel design standards, AS 4100 (1998) and AS/NZS 4600 (1996) are found sufficient to predict the section moment capacity of RHFBs. However, the results indicate that the AS/NZS 4600 is more accurate for slender sections whereas AS 4100 is more accurate for compact sections. The finite element analysis results further indicate that the current design rules given in AS/NZS 4600 is adequate in predicting the member moment capacity of RHFBs subject to lateral torsional buckling effects. However, they were inadequate in predicting the capacities of RHFBs subject to lateral distortional buckling effects. This thesis has therefore developed a new design formula to predict the lateral distortional buckling strength of RHFBs. Overall, this thesis has demonstrated that the innovative RHFB sections can perform well as economically and structurally efficient flexural members. Structural engineers and designers should make use of the new design rules and the validated existing design rules to design the most optimum RHFB sections depending on the type of applications. Intermittent screw fastening method has also been shown to be structurally adequate that also minimises the fabrication cost. Product manufacturers and builders should be able to make use of this in their applications.

No presente trabalho se desenvolve como proposta principal, uma investigação experimental sobre o comportamento de elementos de aço formados a frio comprimidos em temperaturas elevadas considerando a influência da restrição ao alongamento térmico. Nessa investigação foram avaliadas as distribuições de temperaturas no contorno da seção transversal e ao longo do comprimento dos elementos. Outrossim, avaliou-se a influência da restrição ao alongamento térmico sobre o comportamento mecânico dos elementos, em especial sobre o desenvolvimento das forças de restrição que surgem durante a fase de aquecimento dos mesmos. Concernente ao comportamento térmico, os resultados indicam que a temperatura resistente de elementos expostos ao calor por todos os lados deve ser determinada com base nas medições realizadas em seções a meia altura do elemento devido à distribuição não uniforme de temperatura ao longo do comprimento. Com relação ao comportamento mecânico, os resultados experimentais mostraram que a resistência pós-crítica em temperaturas elevadas desses elementos é pequena e nesse sentido é mais coerente considerar como temperatura resistente a temperatura correspondente ao momento da perda de estabilidade dos elementos. Em caráter complementar e exploratório foram realizadas análises numéricas para melhorar o entendimento do comportamento em temperaturas elevadas dos elementos de aço formados a frio investigados experimentalmente no presente trabalho. Nas análises numéricas foi avaliada uma estratégia de modelagem em elementos finitos para simular a restrição ao alongamento térmico axial em elementos comprimidos submetidos a temperaturas elevadas. Os resultados apontam que os modelos numéricos foram eficientes para prescrever força de compressão resistente em temperaturas elevadas e o tempo resistente. Por outro lado não foram eficientes para prescrever as temperaturas críticas. No âmbito normativo foram realizadas as avaliações do método de cálculo simplificado proposto na ABNT NBR 14323 (2012) e da possibilidade de adequar o método simplificado de cálculo do EUROCODE 3 parte 1.3 (2006) para o dimensionamento em temperaturas elevadas desses elementos. Os resultados sugerem que o método de cálculo simplificado da ABNT NBR 14323 (2012) foi capaz de fornecer satisfatoriamente a força de compressão resistente dos elementos investigados que se enquadravam nas exigências do método. Outrossim, sugerem que o uso do método simplificado do EUROCODE 3 parte 1.3 (2006) com redução da resistência ao escoamento e módulo de elasticidade do aço para o dimensionamento em temperaturas elevadas de elementos de aço formados a frio carece de mais investigações. / The main proposal of this work was an experimental investigation on the behavior of cold-formed steel compressed members at elevated temperatures considering the influence of restraining to the thermal elongation. In this investigation, it was evaluated the temperature distributions on the cross section and along the height of the members. Furthermore, it was evaluated the influence of restraining to the thermal elongation on the mechanical behavior of these members, in particular on the development of restraining forces during their heating phase. Concerning the thermal behavior, the results indicate the critical temperature of members exposed to heat from all sides should be determined based on measurements performed on sections located at mid-span of the members due to the non uniform temperature distribution along the height. With regards to mechanical behavior, the experimental results showed that the post-buckling resistance at elevated temperatures of these members is small and the critical temperature should be considered as the temperature corresponding to the buckling temperature. Additionally numerical analyzes were performed to better understand the behavior of the cold-formed steel members at elevated temperatures that were experimentally investigated in this study. In the numerical analyzes a modeling strategy was evaluated on finite elements to simulate the axial restraining to the thermal elongation in compressed members subjected to high temperatures. The results show that the numerical models were effective to prescribe the ultimate loads at elevated temperatures and the critical time considering the influence of the axial restraining to the thermal elongation. On the other hand, the numerical models were not effective to prescribe the critical temperature. Within the normative scope, the design method proposed in the ABNT NBR 14323 (2012) (project revision) was evaluated as well the possibility of adapting the EUROCODE 3 part 1.3 (2006) design guidelines to the design of cold-formed steel members at elevated temperatures. The results suggest that the design method proposed in the ABNT NBR 14323 (2012) (project revision) was able to accurately predict the ultimate test loads of the members that were within the requirements of the method. On the other hand, it was found that the use of the EUROCODE 3 part 1.3 (2006) design guidelines with reduction of the mechanical properties at elevated temperatures (yield strength and elastic modulus of steel) for design of compressed cold formed steel members at elevated temperature needs further investigations.

Aiming to test the inclusion of sheep meat in different proportions which swine meat on the quality of fermented sausage 18 culling sheep crossing Ile de France and Texel race were maintained in pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum L. Leeke) during 75 days. Was followed the performance and evaluated the carcass trait of sheep. The animals were weighed at the beginning of grazing (IP) and before slaughter (PA), and intermediate weighing, every 15 days, to calculate the average daily weight gain (GMD). The carcasses were chilled for 24 hours and then assessed the carcass yield, conformation and fat cover. In the left half were evaluated the carcass length, leg length, arm length, chest depth, fat thickness and marbling, texture and color of meat. It was used to produce sausage meat of the leg, shoulder and neck s sheep and ham and fat swine. The sausage was prepared with 0%, 15%, 35%, 55% and 75% of sheep meat in the formulation, and in all treatments it was used 10% of swine fat. The evolution of pH and water activity (aw) during maturation was evaluated. It was determined, still, the pH, aw, weight loss, microbiological quality, fatty acids profile and sensory analysis of sausage. There was an analysis of the Pearson correlation between the main measures of carcass. The animals showed, on average, an GMD of 140 grams. The yield of commercial cuts of shoulder and leg, showed no correlation with body weight or with the carcass yield, and was 17.9 and 32% respectively. The length of carcass was the feature that showed higher correlation with the hot carcass weight (r = 0621) and cold (r = 0606). The inclusion of sheep meat in the formulation changes the pH, aw and weight loss. The treatments with sheep meat in formulation had lower pH than the sausage without sheep in the formulation. In sensory analysis, the sausage prepared with 15% of sheep meat in the formulation was considered higher than the sausage formulated just with swine meat considering color, flavor and texture features. There is no difference in the smell of sausage when sheep meat was added in the formulation. / Com o objetivo de testar a inclusão da carne de ovelha em diferentes proporções em relação à carne suína na qualidade do embutido fermentado, foram utilizadas 18 ovelhas de descarte, oriundas do cruzamento alternado contínuo entre as raças Ile de France e Texel, mantidas em pastagem cultivada de milheto (Pennisetum americanum L. Leeke) durante 75 dias. Foi acompanhado o desempenho e avaliadas as características da carcaça dessas ovelhas. Os animais foram pesados no inicio do pastejo (PI) e antes do abate (PA) e foram realizadas pesagens intermediárias entre a PI e PA, a cada 15 dias para calcular o ganho médio diário (GMD). As carcaças foram refrigeradas por 24 horas e, em seguida, avaliado o rendimento de carcaça, a conformação e cobertura de gordura. Na meia carcaça esquerda foram avaliados o comprimento de carcaça, comprimento de perna, comprimento de braço, profundidade de peito, espessura de gordura de cobertura e o marmoreio, textura e cor da carne. Utilizou-se para elaboração do embutido a carne da perna, paleta e pescoço das ovelhas e pernil e toucinho suíno. O embutido foi elaborado com 0%, 15%, 35%, 55% e 75% de carne ovina na formulação, sendo em todos os tratamentos utilizados 10% de toicinho. Foi determinado o pH, atividade de água (aw), perda de peso, qualidade microbiológica, cor, perfil de ácidos graxos e a análise sensorial dos embutidos prontos. Procedeu-se uma análise de correlação de Pearson entre as principais medidas realizadas nas carcaças. As ovelhas apresentaram, em média, um GMD de 140 gramas. Os rendimentos dos cortes comerciais, paleta e perna, não apresentaram correlação com o peso vivo nem com o rendimento de carcaça, sendo esses 17,9 e 32% respectivamente. O comprimento de carcaça foi a característica que apresentou maior correlação com os pesos de carcaça quente (r = 0,621) e fria (r = 0,606). A incorporação da carne de ovinos influenciou os valores finais de pH, aw e a perda de peso. Os tratamentos que continham carne ovina na formulação tiveram pH finais inferiores ao tratamento sem carne ovina. Na análise sensorial, o embutido elaborado com 15% de carne ovina na formulação foi considerado superior (p<0,05) ao embutido elaborado somente com carne suína para os aspectos cor, sabor e textura. Não houve diferença no odor dos embutidos quando adicionouse carne ovina na formulação.