Case study: analysis of pathological manifestations in a single-family residential building in the municipality of Carlos Chagas-MG, Brazil

Abstract

The word pathology is used in civil construction when investigating structural and functional damage produced by endogenous or exogenous actions, in materials, techniques, systems, and construction components. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the structures and construction materials through studies and analyses of pathological manifestations to improve the quality of constructions, and the habitability and durability of the works. The objective of this work is to carry out a case study on pathologies in a single-family residential building in the municipality of Carlos Chagas, MG, Brazil. A bibliographical survey was carried out in different national and international databases to verify published works that addressed the topic proposed. Additionally, on-site visits were carried out to analyze the condition of the building and to catalog the pathologies. The results showed several pathologies, such as the exposure due to corrosion of reinforcement, concrete segregation, cracking, infiltration, efflorescence, mold, and flaking, which indicated the need for interventions in the building to provide safety, stability, aesthetics, and comfort to residents.