Elaboración de un manual técnico patológico de edificaciones de concreto

Abstract

In this technical project, field and explanatory research levels were carried out in order to develop a pathological technical manual aimed at detecting, diagnosing and repairing defects and injuries in concrete buildings. To prepare the manual, the following was developed: field research compiling photographs of defects and injuries present in concrete buildings; explanatory research with a technical approach because a guide was established to quickly identify defects and injuries by preparing pathological files that detail the type of injury, affected element, subsystem to which it belongs, description of the injury and damage scheme with the goal of mitigating the problem. To determine the type of defect and injury, diagnostic methods such as visual inspection and tests such as: sclerometric, pachometer and carbonation were proposed. Once the type of injury was identified, repair and/or reinforcement techniques were proposed through the use of additives in order to minimize and/or eradicate the damage detected, guaranteeing that the concrete buildings meet the useful life time for which they were planned. Finally, a manual was prepared in electronic book format that will serve as a tool for easy application on site to site residents, contractors, senior teachers, civil engineers and future engineers.