Evaluación patológica y diagnóstico estructural de una vivienda unifamiliar de hormigón armado construida en el Sector Juan Montalvo Guayaquil

Abstract

The present research work aims to carry out an exhaustive diagnosis of pathologies in a single-family dwelling constructed with reinforced concrete and, consequently, to identify the main signs of deterioration. Based on this assessment, the structural condition of the building is evaluated, and finally, a technical intervention plan is proposed to help improve both its safety and durability. The analyzed building presents various pathologies related to construction defects, material aging, and lack of maintenance, which are characteristic of houses built without adequate technical supervision. The methodology employed is based on a combination of comprehensive visual inspection, the use of non-destructive testing, and structural analysis. The visual inspection made it possible to detect, classify, and locate damage in the different structural elements, such as cracks, moisture, concrete cover detachment, and signs of reinforcement corrosion. Subsequently, a rebound hammer test was performed in order to assess the surface strength of the concrete, providing an estimation of its quality without compromising the integrity of the structure. As a result of the evaluation carried out, an Intervention Plan is proposed, focused on the restoration of the identified pathologies and on addressing other aspects that contribute to improving the structural behavior of the building and adapting it to current requirements. In this way, the study also highlights the importance of pathological assessment.