Caracterización geométrica de fachadas de adobe en edificaciones del Centro Histórico de Cuenca

Abstract

Photogrammetry is a very advanced technique that has revolutionized the way we obtain real measurements from photographs. In this research, carried out in the historic center of Cuenca, Ecuador, this technique was used in the facades of adobe buildings and results were obtained in terms of digitization that helped the geometric characterization, accompanied by: statistical analysis, survey sheets, evaluation of buildings and comparative graphs using statistical tools that help us to compare with technical standards of construction on land. The facades studied were built with adobe bricks whose unique characteristics provide identity to the historic center. The process carried out is based on a technique that used a set of photographs, from different angles and distances, in order to capture as much information of the buildings and thus use specialized 3D modeling software, such as Metashape, Archicad, Autocad, to digitally reconstruct the facades that formed a redrawing of the facades, the same that provided dimensions and approximate shapes of the buildings analyzed. With the data obtained, a statistical analysis was carried out to verify whether or not it complies with the regulations on earth construction. Thanks to the photogrammetry technique, architects and experts in charge of preserving the historic center of Cuenca can now more accurately assess the condition of the facades and plan the necessary interventions.