Abstract

This research presents the assessment of historic structural systems timber roofs type Hauff of constructions existing in Pocos de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The large timber structures originated with the engineering company Hauff, whose production of timber structures contributed in great measure to the technological advance of the industry of construction engineering with wood in Brazil. Based on photographic by techniques of visual inspection (NDT) and descriptive documentation, this paper offers examples of timber roof structures that constitute most of type Hauff roof structural systems, such as, lamellar roof structure, sawn lumber nailed arch, plywood arch, shed truss roof, that were built between the years 40 and 60 in the city at Pocos de Caldas in Minas Gerais. The timber structures with Hauff were built in various regions of Brazil at that time.

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