Patologias de elementos estruturais do edifício do Hospital Geral José Macamo: causas e proposta de tratamento

Abstract

Currently, there has been significant growth in civil construction and reinforced concrete continues to be one of the most widely used construction solutions. It is consensual, from an economic point of view as well as in terms of environmental sustainability, to extend the useful life of structures. To this end, structural maintenance is used. Lack of maintenance, as well as other natural causes or accidents, can lead to the appearance of various pathological manifestations. Pathological manifestations cause discomfort to the user, client and even the builder because they are expensive to correct and also make it more insecure for the user as the anomalies in the building spread. In the context of rehabilitation, not taking into account the causes of the pathological manifestation is empty and short-lived work. This report presents a survey of structural pathologies in the Hospital Geral José Macamo Building, their causes and the proposed treatment. The causes of the structural pathologies identified are presented based on the diagnosis applied empirically, except in one of the cases where the rehabilitation project included a scientific diagnosis. The proposed treatment of the pathologies found is presented, comparing it with what was carried out during rehabilitation, where the repairs that should be carried out are rigorously described, listing some of the most suitable commercial brands as well as execution techniques.