Estudio patológico para intervención predio la ninfa corregimiento altagracia municipio de Pereira

Abstract

The pathological analysis of buildings is an essential tool in the fields of engineering and architecture, as it allows for understanding the causes, mechanisms, and effects of damage that affects the stability, safety, and durability of structures. In the case of the property known as Predio La Ninfa – Lote 1, located in the township of Altagracia, municipality of Pereira (Risaralda), a comprehensive diagnostic process was carried out, revealing multiple structural and construction deficiencies primarily associated with the lack of prior technical studies, the use of inadequate materials, and its construction on a sloping site with a high seismic risk. The three-story residential building exhibits a combination of irregular structural elements, such as retaining walls made of heterogeneous materials, metal beams without anti-corrosion treatment, exposed steel, and cracks in slabs and walls. These conditions create vulnerability for both the building and its occupants, compromising the functionality and safety of the entire structure. This document presents a diagnosis of the case, identifying the primary and secondary causes of deterioration, as well as the general damage present in the structure. Based on this analysis, an intervention design proposal is put forward to correct the detected flaws through structural and architectural solutions that comply with current regulations, sustainability criteria, and structural safety principles.