Estudio patológico para la intervención del bloque antiguo del centro administrativo Municipal CAM de Guachucal – Departamento de Nariño

Abstract

This study presents a visual inspection and characterization of structural pathologies at the Municipal Administrative Center (CAM) in Guachucal, Nariño. The building, comprised of two blocks constructed in different periods, exhibits accelerated deterioration resulting from a lack of technical standards and the use of unskilled labor during its original execution. Despite being less than 50 years old, the infrastructure shows critical damage due to the absence of a defined structural design and a lack of preventive maintenance, particularly in the oldest block. Through data collection and the documentation of significant failures including cracks, dampness, buckling, and structural deformations this research establishes a precise diagnosis. The findings aim to define the necessary corrective actions and intervention measures to mitigate damage and ensure the safety of a public facility essential to the Guachucal community.