A full factorial design is performed to investigate a sandwich structure consisted of Piassava fibre laminates as face sheets and epoxy-based honeycomb cores containing eucalyptus sawdust and cement particles. A three-point bending test is used to evaluate the composite structure. The composite setup which achieves higher flexural modulus and strength is used as honeycomb core material. Finite element models are developed to predict the failure and the elastic flexural properties of the sandwich panels. The validated FE model is used to perform a parametric analysis identifying the effect of geometric variations on the flexural performance. The results reveal that the constructive parameters significantly affect the core shear stress, facing stress, flexural stiffness and strength in different ways and intensities.

Timber is the oldest construction materials in the world, have been widely used in structures in addition to having a high longevity, if treated properly (maintenance). If this does not occur, the wood deteriorates due to the action of insects, fungi and other aggressive agents. There are several materials and techniques used to reinforce the damaged parts. This paper presents an experimental study ofEucalyptus grandis and Pinus elliiottiitimber bea ms rein forced with sisal fibres laminated composite materials. The co mposite material and the wood were prepared for testing. In order to simulate the defect, some parts were cracked. The study was to determine the maximu m load (rupture) applied on the timberin the conditions: without defect, with defect and without composite and with defect and with composite, aiming to verify the efficiency of the laminate as reinforcement in the wooden beams. The experimental results indicate the possible use of the laminated composite as reinforcement, presenting considerable increase in the maximu m strength supported by the timber when compared to unreinforced cracked condition, being more efficient for the Pinus elliiottii species.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar o efeito da facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva (FNP), realizada em meio terrestre e aquático, na flexibilidade de posteriores da coxa e extensores do quadril em adultos saudáveis. Trata-se de um ensaio clínico aleatorizado. A amostra foi composta por 16 adultos (18 a 35 anos) de ambos os sexos, randomizados em dois grupos: experimental (GE, n=08), submetido ao alongamento por FNP no meio aquático; e controle (GC, n=08), que recebeu a FNP no meio terrestre. A intervenção foi realizada durante seis semanas, com duas sessões semanais. Pré e pós-intervenção a flexibilidade do quadril foi avaliada pela amplitude de movimento (ADM) utilizando um goniômetro posicionado sobre essa articulação. E para determinar a flexibilidade dos músculos posteriores da coxa foi utilizado o teste sentar e alcançar. Ambas as intervenções, propiciaram um aumento significativo na flexibilidade do GE e GC (p0,05).