Estudio patológico de plazoleta y sótano del centro cultural Gabriel García Márquez

Abstract

A technical report was prepared with the aim of diagnosing the damage and pathologies present in the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center. This building is located at Calle 11 #5-60 in Bogotá, across from the Teatro Colón, an area of significant cultural interest for the city. The investigation focused on the structural evaluation and diagnosis of the property, motivated by the manifestations of damage observed in various areas of the cultural center. The study encompassed an exhaustive review of pertinent documentation, including architectural and structural designs, and soil studies. The causes of the multiple damages were analyzed, considering both the construction aspects of the original building and the impact of subsequent adjacent constructions**. Water leaks, generalized cracks, and collapses were identified that were not present in the initial 2016 Neighborhood Agreement (Acta de Vecindad). A causal relationship was determined between the damage and the vibrations and tremors generated by the excavation and construction of the retaining walls and anchors for the Third Stage of the Teatro Colón. This summary more specifically integrates the findings and conclusions present in the structural pathology report, along with the tests that the cultural center's administration allowed to be carried out, such as ultrasound measurement and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection, a methodology used by the aqueduct and sewage company.