Estudio patológico al edificio de la escuela “Ciudad Jardín” Neiva Huila

Abstract

This study aims to make a historical evaluation, qualitative assessment, diagnosis and pathological intervention of CIUDAD JARDIN School, from the institute JOSE EUSTASIO RIVERA located in Huila Department, city of Neiva. The need for restoration of the institute lead us to begin this study because through this evaluation we would be able to identify and characterized the pathologies present in it. From the results of this study needed actions will be planned in order to preserve the building, plus the lives of students, teachers and administrative plant will be protected. A visual and detailed inspection was performed using the institute log and based on a first bibliography of each building system that comprise the structure, measurements, pictures and nondestructive samples of the building were taken, actions that comprise experimental study. The study shows elements with damages in floors and walls, where the humidity of the microclimate has affected a ratio part of the structure; humidity, environment and xylophages has affected the ornamental elements showing pathological conditions such as landslides, plus there are high-rise trees near the building. Damage by thermal expansion or other agents in the walls and floors are reported. Similarly, concrete elements and clay brick walls affected by steel corrosion and section losses were found, from which recent crashes have been reported. Given the results observed in the pathological survey, we conclude short-term repairs are needed for classroom walls; other areas require immediate action such as floors, slabs between bathroom floors and some other need maintenance and conservation.