Propuesta de rehabilitación estructural constructiva para la vivienda de la familia Plaza Alvedaño

Abstract

The study had as objective the development of the of the structural-constructive rehabilitation proposal for the Plaza Aveldaño family’s dwelling which is situated in the historic center of Cuenca. With a land area of 116 m2 and a construction area of 178 m2, the house is a clear example of a traditional construction of the early twentieth century.

After constructive interventions without previous technical criteria; induction of materials such as steel and concrete, and the effect of external agents on the structure have initiated various pathological processes that affect several areas in a significant way.

The diagnosis of these pathological processes was performed by visual inspection, data collection and a photographic documentation compilation. Record cards for diagnosis and treatment were created, in which the causal agent found injury and rehabilitation process suggested by the nature of each case are made precise.

Subsequent to rehabilitation proposals, it was determined that the deteriorating structure and triggers lesions in other elements, is the cover, which by its condition must be replaced completely, and for which there is a structural design based on the theory of strength of materials. It has been proposed methods of rehabilitation for adobe and wood structures that serve as reinforcement for structures and ensure their correct behavior in later events of deterioration. Finally, a budget that aims to raise awareness of the cost of the proposed interventions for each case has been developed.