Estudio Patológico Centro de Atención Adulto Mayor.

Abstract

This study focuses on the structural diagnosis of the Regional Center for the Attention of Victims (CRAVIC) in Ibagué, Tolima, a six-year-old building. Originally designed to attend to the victims of the armed conflict in the region, it was initiated through an agreement between the Mayor's Office of Ibagué and the National Center for Attention to Victims. However, the construction, whose area covers 1150 mts2 started in 2019, only reached 24% progress as of March 2020. At this point, in blocks A and B only the foundation, subfloor slab at foundation level, additionally the casting of column type elements and the reinforcement of beam type elements Were built, evidencing the exposure of these reinforcements, while in block C the reinforcement and casting of foundation beams, columns, overhead beams and overhead slabs is evidenced. This limited progress led to the liquidation of the contract due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, subsequently, to cost overruns associated with the prolonged inactivity, which explains its current inoperative state.This work includes an exhaustive analysis of the pathologies identified, including dampness, cracks, corrosion in exposed steel and degradation of materials attributable to environmental factors and seismic-resistant details. To carry out this assessment, a visual field inspection was performed, complemented with photographic documentation, technical analysis and tests, which allowed us to establish the current state of the building and determine the root causes of the observed damage. Based on the findings obtained, it is proposed that, given the magnitude of the resistance deficit and the need to correct the seismic classification, demolition and reconstruction are the most viable option. This recommendation is based on the cost-benefit ratio and the uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of extensive reinforcement on a deficient base material, in order to mitigate risks in the event that the present work is to be restarted.