Diagnosis of degradation state of the historic building facade through qualitative and quantitative indicators: case study of the Former School of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
ISSN: 2398-4708
Article publication date: 20 September 2021
Issue publication date: 11 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
In Brazil, the city of Pelotas experienced an economic apex between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, reflecting in the construction of several buildings. The aim of this article is to evaluate the state of degradation of the facades of the Old School of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel, using qualitative and quantitative indicators.
Design/methodology/approach
The study was divided into visual and photographic survey, damage map and subsequent application of the Degradation Measurement Method (MMD) and the Element Performance Index (Ip). Taking into consideration the evaluation of the building: through historical research and survey of damages. Finally, the building was framed at a level of degradation.
Findings
By calculating the average damage between the methods – damage map, MMD and Ip – a more faithful representation of the damage was obtained, since the values become balanced. The results show the potential of the use of the methods in the analysis of pathological manifestations in facades.
Originality/value
The originality of this article refers to the use of methods for evaluation of historical buildings. The authors believe that the methods described applied jointly provide the results about the state of degradation through nondestructive and low-cost analyses. The methods of surveying damage to Brazilian heritage are a little researched area. This work will hopefully be engaged by academics and professionals to help establish and promote broad government interest and investments.
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Acknowledgements
The authors appreciate the financial assistance provided by CAPES (Fundação Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior) —Finance Code 001—and the support of NEPAMAT (Núcleo de Estudos em Patologias).
Citation
Silveira da Costa, V. and da Silva Torres, A. (2023), "Diagnosis of degradation state of the historic building facade through qualitative and quantitative indicators: case study of the Former School of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel", International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. 41 No. 4, pp. 734-766. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-04-2021-0056
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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