Qualidade do ar interior e conforto térmico : um estudo em espaços de estacionamento em Natal/RN

The recent tendency to utilize parking lots for other purposes has demonstrated that more time has been spent by visitors, mainly in great cities. Therefore, this paper investigates the thermal comfort and the air quality indoors in areas specifically used as parking lots by analyzing the direct relation between such environments and vehicular pollution. The thermal comfort and the quality of air indoors in parking lots with different architectonic typology (ground-floor and underground) are also studied, aiming to contribute to the proposition of suitable new areas designated to human usage. Field research was done, in two distinct periods within different weather conditions (January and July) in, two naturally cooled, parking lots located in Natal - RN. The internal environment agents were measured by using tools for air temperature, humidity, speed and direction; interviews with employees and visitors and chemical analysis through appropriate tools to analyze specific material, carbon monoxide and ozone. The results showed that chemical agents densely concentrate mostly in the closed parking space, aggravated by weather conditions, which dissatisfied the visitors. Still, it was shown that architectonic typology, alongside topographical aspects compromise internal environmental conditions, which increases the retention of pollution, leading to dissatisfactory thermal comfort levels and becoming less suitable for usage by visitors considering air and thermal comfort aspects. Consequently, they are not suitable for human stay due to the poor quality of the indoor air

Layout, conforto e satisfação dos usuários em escritórios: uma avaliação pós-ocupação no edifício da sede administrativa do INPE-CRN

This research aimed to identify the link between the layout of workspaces in offices and the design strategies for environmental comfort. Strategies surveyed were focused on the thermal, visual and luminic comfort. In this research, visual comfort is related to issues of visual integration within and between the interior and exterior of the building. This is a case study conducted at the administrative headquarters of Centro Regional Nordeste do Instituto de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE-CRN), located in Natal/RN. The methodological strategy used was the Post-Occupancy Evaluation, which combined the survey data on the building (layout of workspaces, bioclimatic strategies adopted in the design, use of these strategies) with some techniques aimed at acquiring qualitative information related to users. The workspace layout is primordial to satisfaction and productivity of workers. Issues such as concentration, communication, privacy, personal identity, density and space efficiency, barriers (access, visual and even ventilation and lighting), among others, are associated with the layout. The environmental comfort is one of the essential elements to maintaining life quality in workplace. Moreover, it is an important factor in user`s perception of the space in which he or she are inserted. Both layout and environmental comfort issues should be collected and analyzed in the establishment phase of the programming step. That way, it is possible to get adequate answers to these questions in subsequent project phases. It was found that changes in the program that occurred over time, especially concerning persons (number and characteristics), resulted in changes in layout, generating high density and inflexible environments. It turns difficult to adjust the furniture to the occupants` requirement, including comfort needs. However, the presence of strategies for environmental quality provides comfort to spaces, ensuring that, even in situations not considered optimal, users perceive the environment in a positive way. It was found that the relationship between environmental comfort and layout takes the following forms: in changing the perception of comfort, depending on the layout of the arrangements; adjustments in layout, due to needs for comfort; and the elevation of user satisfaction and environmental quality due to the presence of strategies comfort even in situations of inadequate layout

Análise bioclimática e investigação do conforto térmico em ambientes externos: uma experiência no bairro de Petrópolis em Natal/RN

This study was intended to investigate how the urban form has been influencing the changes in the climate of the city and make a correlation between the climate and the thermal sensation of the users of open spaces. The research was developed in the district of Petrópolis in Natal/ RN whose occupation has been almost consolidated. Among other reasons, this district was selected because it was planned considering the environmental aspects of comfort. The methodologies used are based on KATZSCHNER (1997) and OLIVEIRA (1988) studies, which suggest the drawing and analysis of maps of the area under study, including topography, height of the buildings, land use, green areas, and types of soil pavement, as well as measurement of the environmental variables: air temperature, relative humidity, direction and wind speed for a comparative study. As part of this, study local users of the district were interviewed about their thermal sensations in open spaces. For the statistical analysis, data was collected at 10 distinct points characterized by BUSTOS ROMERO (2002), being 8 within the district and 2 at different places (outside the district), at climatologic stations, in 3 periods (August/2000, January/2002 and June/2002), for 4 consecutive days for each measurement (from Sunday to Wednesday) at the time of lower and higher temperatures in the city, 6:00 am and 1:00 pm, respectively. At the same time interviews were carried out with users of the open spaces in the area, totaling 171 valid formularies. The urban form showed a rather leveled topography, great diversity of land use and height of the buildings, with the existence of an area mostly occupied with high buildings, very little green area and soil practically impermeable. The statistical analysis showed high temperature and humidity levels. The wind direction is predominantly Southeast with extremely variable speeds. When the data from this district is compared with the data from other areas in the city and its outskirt, it was observed that this district is hotter and less ventilated than the others; besides, most users said that they felt uncomfortable in the local environmental conditions. The results of the analysis generated a zoning for the district with recommendations for soil occupation. The profile of the user was defined regarding the thermal comfort, as well as some discussion about the comfort parameters, including the proposal of limiting areas of temperature and humidity for the thermal comfort in the open spaces

Intervenções de enfermagem na melhoria das competências dos Adjuntos de ação directa sobre os cuidados de higiene e conforto à pessoa dependente

Relatório de estágio apresentado para a obtenção do grau de Mestre em Enfermagem Comunitaria

Intervenções de enfermagem na melhoria das competências dos Adjuntos de ação directa sobre os cuidados de higiene e conforto à pessoa dependente

Relatório de estágio apresentado para a obtenção do grau de Mestre em Enfermagem Comunitaria

“ Tornar-se Estudante Universitário(a): contributo do conforto académico na definição de uma estratégia curricular de sucesso”

O presente estudo aborda a questão da transição dos(as) estudantes para o ensino superior universitário e a consequente adaptação à nova realidade curricular, particularmente no que respeita à dimensão pedagógica.

ESTUDO DO CONFORTO TÉRMICO EM AMBIENTE TROPICAL

Este artigo tem por objetivo verificar as temperaturas da superfície intraurbana por meio de imagens térmicas do satélite Landsat 7 em cidade de médio porte e avaliar o conforto térmico no interior de moradias com diferentes padrões construtivos.Presidente Prudente, cidade escolhida para estudo, localiza-se no oeste do Estado de São Paulo/Brasil, próxima ao trópico de Capricórnio, entre os paralelos de 22º 07’ de latitude sul e entre os meridianos de 51o 23’ de longitude oeste.Para verificar a temperatura da superfície intraurbana foram utilizadas imagens do canal do infravermelho termal (canal 6) do satélite Landsat-7, com resolução espacial de 60 metros.Para a análise do conforto térmico foram registradas a temperatura e a umidade relativa do ar em ambientes internos, de moradias com diferentes padrões construtivos em dois pontos localizados na área urbana e um na área rural do município.Os resultados mostraram que as imagens de satélite são importantes para se verificar as diferenças de temperaturas da superfície intraurbana e o desconforto térmico foi significativo no interior da moradia que se utilizou de materiais construtivos inadequados coincidindo com as áreas de maior temperatura dos alvos detectadas por meio da imagem de satélite.

PERCEPÇÃO DO CONFORTO TÉRMICO NO BAIRRO JARDIM CLARET, RIO CLARO-SP

O solo é um recurso básico que suporta toda a cobertura vegetal da terra, sem a qual os seres vivos não poderiam existir. Nessa cobertura, incluem-se não só as culturas como, também, todos os tipos de árvores, gramíneas, raízes e herbáceas que podem ser utilizadas pelo homem. (BERTONI; LOMBARDI NETO, 1990). As cidades se fixaram e se expandiram ocupando o solo sem análise prévia da sua susceptibilidade, principalmente o entorno de rios e córregos, que na atualidade são protegidas por leis especificas (APP). Conforme a cidade se expandiu sem planejamento, o processo tornou-se degradante ao espaço natural. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o conflito entre o uso e a ocupação do solo em Área de Preservação Permanente, e as leis que protegem esses espaços. Para atingir tais objetivos foi realizado pesquisa bibliográfica e trabalhos de campos para caracterizar o uso e ocupação do solo do entorno do rio Corumbataí próximo ao município de Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brasil. Na segunda etapa foram realizadas as análises pertinentes a discussão.

PSF Vai a sua rua, saindo da zona de conforto luta para atacar o risco cardiovascular

PSF vai a sua rua, atividade de campo para rastreamento de Hipertensos e Diabéticos, um PSF itinerante, que vai na rua, capta o grupo de pessoas da área de abrangência que já são doentes e não sabem, além daqueles que mesmo com o diagnóstico firmado, não se vincularam adequadamente ao tratamento. A Equipe sai da zona de conforto em que vivia dentro da Unidade, e vai para a luta de atacar o risco cardiovascular. Este é um projeto que se torna eficaz quando leva os profissionais da Equipe de Saúde da Família a rever valores e conceitos, passando a entender o verdadeiro sentido do Programa, da Estratégia, de uma Equipe de Saúde da Família. Da mesma forma, a população se beneficia e se abre para as ações de prevenção, e tratamento eficazes, destacando o grupo de risco cardiovascular, trazendo um prognóstico bem mais favorável, e melhores resultados para a Morbi/Mortalidade

Avaliação térmica de placas de argamassa de cimento e casca de arroz aquecidas por resistência elétrica

An alternative proposal for floor heating system by means of electric resistance for both chick and piggy installation is presented in this work. Several formulations of rice husk and cement mortar boards were used. An electronic device controlled all board temperature. This system presented a good efficiency design. The conventional cement mortar mixed with rice husk showed a better performance.

Avaliação de tipos de ventilação em maternidade de suínos

Livestock facilities, where animals carry their productive cycle, must have as main characteristic, the control of influence over climatic factors on animals. The environment variations can be controlled through the use of different ventilation systems. The objective of this research was to evaluate the influence of different environment conditioning systems on swine nursery. Three treatments have been tested: natural ventilation, cooled ventilation and forced ventilation. The climatic parameters evaluated were: air temperature, relative humidity and black globe temperature. The physiological parameters analyzed were: respiratory frequency and back fat thickness. Number of born alive piglets, average weight at weaning and number of weaned piglets were also evaluated parameters. The use of cooled ventilation systems were able to decreased animal's air temperature and respiratory frequency, and the black globe temperature and humidity index (WBGT) and the radiating thermal load (RTL).

Desempenho físico-mecânico de minipainéis de terra crua tratada com aditivos químicos

The aim of this research was to study the effect of chemical additives (lime and Portland cement) associated with sodium silicate on soil in order to obtain compressed soil bricks. Mini panels were constructed with such bricks being their physical and mechanical characteristics determined in laboratory conditions and their behavior evaluated through the association of destructive and non-destructive methods. For this purpose a sandy soil and a finely divided one were added to Portland cement and lime in the dosage of 6% and 10% taken in dry weight basis in relation to the dry soil. The sodium silicate dosage of 4% was also taken in dry weight basis in relation to the dry soil-cement or to the dry soil-lime. The compressed soil bricks were cured in a humidity chamber for 7; 28; 56 and 91 days. The bricks were laid on the fourteenth day to form prismatic mini panels each one with four layers of bricks. After 28; 56 and 91 days the mini panels were submitted to both; ultrasonic and compressive tests to determine its elastic properties (dynamic modulus) and the compressive resistance. The best results in terms of compressive strength, water absorption capacity or dynamic elastic modulus, were reached by the sandy soil added to 10% of Portland cement or lime associated with sodium silicate.

Modelos estatísticos indicadores de comportamentos associados a bem-estar térmico para matrizes pesadas

The study of female broiler breeders is of great importance for the country as poultry production is one of the largest export items, and Brazil is the second largest broiler meat exporter. Animal behavior is known as a response to the effect of several interaction factors among them the environment. In this way the internal housing environment is an element that gives hints regarding to the bird s thermal comfort. Female broiler breeder behavior, expresses in form of specific pattern the bird s health and welfare. This research had the objective of applying predictive statistical models through the use of simulation, presenting animal comfort scenarios facing distinct environmental conditions. The research was developed with data collected in a controlled environment using Hybro - PG® breeding submitted to distinct levels of temperature, three distinct types of standard ration and age. Descriptive and exploratory analysis were proceeded, and afterwards the modeling process using the Generalized Estimation Equation (GEE). The research allowed the development of the thermal comfort indicators by statistical model equations of predicting female broiler breeder behavior under distinct studied scenarios.

Qualidade de vida e nivel de atividade fisica de funcionarios de empresa de tecnologia da comunicação

Universidade Estadual de Campinas . Faculdade de Educação Física

Incontinencia urinaria e atividade fisica : uma revisão da literatura

Universidade Estadual de Campinas . Faculdade de Educação Física