Uso de ferramentas estatísticas para avaliação de revestimentos externos de alvenarias: o caso das fachadas das edificações de Pelotas

Abstract

This paper presents the results of Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Cluster Analysis of qualitative data about pathological manifestations in the coverings of constructions external walls from urban zone of Pelotas city. The statistical analysis shows itself very efficient, identifying certain failure types predominant at certain covering types. This analysis allowed concluding that some covering types have best performance.