Structural and functional pathology of the university building

Abstract

This article is a reflection of the result of the evaluation of the structural and functional pathology of the building of the Francisco de Paula Santander Ocaña University (UFPSO), finding pathological manifestations in concrete and masonry with moderate and severe deteriorations such as the presence of biological crops, oxidation of reinforcing steel, efflorescence, cracking in masonry, among others. To establish the causes that originated these mechanical deteriorations, destructive and non-destructive tests were carried out that allowed determining the characteristics and mechanical properties of the materials of the structural elements, such as the modulus of elasticity and the compressive strength of the concrete. which affect the rigidity of the building according to the research carried out by Richart and Brown (1934) and with the Colombian building code, known as the 2010 Earthquake Resistant Standard (NSR-10). Functionally, the building facilities presented noise levels ranging from 59.9 to 111.2 decibels (dB) which exceed the maximum limits established by the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Territorial Development (2006). From the results obtained, important conclusions are raised related to the seismic vulnerability and possible structural reinforcement of the UFPSO building.

Keywords

• structural failures
• noise measurement
• pathology in masonry
• structural pathology