Lesiones Identificadas en Fachada de Edificio en Envigado, Antioquia

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to analyze an initial inspection and produce a comprehensive preliminary report based on the damage identified, which directly or indirectly affects the proper functioning of the building in question. An initial diagnosis is presented, outlining the possible causes and consequences of these damages, and finally, a detailed intervention is proposed. This includes recommended corrective procedures aimed at mitigating or reducing the risks that compromise the durability and service life of the building. The goal is to ensure the continuity of service without jeopardizing the structural stability or the safety of the occupants and neighboring residents. The subject of study is the Maison Marie Poussepin Building, and based on the diagnosis carried out, it is concluded that verifying plumb lines, axes, and levels during the layout of both the structure and the masonry is of utmost importance. This approach ensures preventive construction, avoiding future damage such as, in this case, differential settlements often caused by poor construction practices, particularly the failure to respect expansion joints between structural and non structural elements, especially between concrete and masonry as well as the detachment of finishes due to crushing effects. The importance of performing periodic maintenance is also emphasized, as it is essential to ensure the durability and service life of any building. Based on these findings, a structural solution is proposed to guarantee the safety of the building’s occupants and those of the adjacent property, whose façade shows the most severe damage.