Identification of pathological manifestations through the design of damage maps of facades from a historic building in the city of Recife, PE: Case study of Block A of the Polytechnic School of Pernambuco

Abstract

The city of Recife has numerous historic buildings that have existed for over 100 years and are part of the rich culture of this region. Over the years, these buildings get damaged due to the action of external weather and, in some cases, human action, which ends up generating numerous pathological manifestations that require correction. Therefore, this research's main objective is to study and identify the pathological manifestations present on the facades of block A of the Polytechnic School of the University of Pernambuco, aiming to assist in future, more sustainable restoration works in this building. As a methodological basis, a photographic inspection of the study object was carried out, followed by the identification of the pathological manifestations present on each facade, analysis of the photos and the development of damage maps using AutoCAD software. As a result, several pathological manifestations were found on the four facades of the building and from the preparation of damage maps it was possible to identify the areas that needed the most urgent repairs, due to the high degree of incidence of anomalies. The results demonstrated the importance of conserving historical heritage, since these buildings are living memories of a people's culture, in addition to being important instruments for the economic, social and environmental development of cities.