Estudio de Patologías en la Mampostería del Colegio de Boyacá, Edificio Republicano Tramo Sur, de la Ciudad de Tunja

Abstract

This research addresses the analysis of the pathologies present in the masonry of the Colegio de Boyacá (COLBOY), a Republican building in the southern section, located in the city of Tunja. Property declared a National Asset of Cultural Interest through Resolution 0454 of 2022, this document seeks to diagnose the current state of conservation of the masonry, identifying the causes of deterioration, its manifestations and possible impacts on the structural stability of the property. To achieve this, a mixed approach methodology was used that included a documentary review to contextualize the construction from the historical and constructive scope, a visual inspection to record the pathologies present, and a technical evaluation through non-destructive testing of the affected materials. The pathological process was classified according to its nature and severity, covering damage such as fissures, moisture stains, erosion and detachments. Based on the above, results are presented that reveal that the deterioration of masonry is directly caused by environmental factors, the aging of materials and the absence of adequate preventive maintenance. Based on these findings, technical recommendations were formulated aimed at the proposal for intervention and conservation of the building, prioritizing the use of materials and techniques compatible with its heritage value.