Estudio de patología y vulnerabilidad estructural del Edificio Parque Santander ubicado cerca al parque central en la ciudad de Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia.

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to evaluate the condition of the materials and the structural integrity of the Parque Santander building located in Villavicencio-Meta, analyzing its structural pathologies and its vulnerability to a seismic event. To perform this analysis, the procedure described in Chapter A.10 of NSR-10 was followed. For the development of this investigation, first the access permits to the building under study and its construction plans were requested. Then, a visual inspection of the pathologies found in the 17 floors of the building was carried out to identify existing pathologies and subsequent classification. Subsequently, a laboratory study was carried out, such as concrete core extraction, carbonation, sclerometry and ferroscan, in order to perform a mechanical characterization of the materials. Longitudinal bars of diameter #8 every 15 cm and a concrete compressive stress greater than 4000 Psi were found. With this information, a finite element model was made in order to evaluate the vulnerability to thermal stresses and to draw conclusions and possible strengthening solutions.