Estudio patológico de la torre I del conjunto Silvia Rosa en la ciudad de Santa Marta, Magdalena.

Abstract

This document presents the pathological study of Tower I of the Silvia Rosa Residential Complex, located in Santa Marta, developed through a methodology combining visual inspection, documentary review, and qualitative analysis, complemented by the formulation of unexecuted technical tests. The objective was to determine the current condition of the structural elements and their level of seismic vulnerability. The structure exhibits a set of generalized damages, including moisture, cracks, fissures, and erosion processes. At the top, the potable water storage tank is currently out of service due to severe deterioration that places it at risk of collapse. The analysis of the original structural design revealed a steel reinforcement ratio lower than that required by current regulations (NSR-10), increasing the building’s vulnerability. The results reveal pathologies associated with the marine environment, such as steel reinforcement corrosion, detachment of coatings, and cracking in load-bearing elements, as well as construction deficiencies like the use of inadequate materials (gypsum in structural components) and failures in beam–column joints. These findings are consistent with previous studies on durability and structural pathology (ASOCRETO, 2018; Sánchez, 2017; Gallego & Sarria, 2015; Fernández Cruz, n.d.). Based on the diagnosis, an intervention plan is proposed to recover load-bearing capacity, protect against environmental agents, and improve seismic performance through techniques such as column jacketing, application of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), surface waterproofing, and partial reconstruction of severely damaged areas. The study provides technical guidelines for structural rehabilitation and includes a qualitative matrix of seismic vulnerability developed in accordance with national standards (AIS, 2010a, 2010b) and international reference guidelines (FEMA, 2000).