MONOLITHIC PANELS OF EPS-REINFORCED MORTAR: DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND CASE STUDIES

Abstract

This article aims to present the construction system of monolithic panels of reinforced mortar with expanded polystyrene (EPS), addressing the construction method, the benefits to the environment and the applications of the system through case studies. The research presents a literature review on the history and components of the monolithic panel system, highlighting its characteristics and advantages in the construction context. For the case studies, technical visits were carried out in constructions in the municipalities of Votuporanga and São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, supported by local builders. From the literature review and the visits made, it is concluded that the use of monolithic EPS panels shows promise for innovations in the field of engineering, due to its versatility and benefits to the environment and the consumer, making this an alternative system to conventional masonry.