Mapeamento das manifestações patológicas da ponte General Osório localizada em Manoel Viana/RS

Abstract

Bridges are structures responsible for connecting two points separated by an obstacle and play an important role in a country's road transport. These buildings are of great importance when it comes to economic and social development, as they facilitate the transport of people, supplies, animals and other products. However, in medium or small bridges, inspections, about the state of conservation do not occur with the necessary frequency, or are non-existent. Because of this, this case study seeks, through theoretical basis about pathologies and inspections in reinforced concrete structures with emphasis on bridges, to assess the state of conservation and map the damage found on the General Osório bridge. It is noteworthy that the bridge was built with a reinforced concrete arch structure and is located in the municipality of Manoel Viana in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, close to the Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA), Alegrete campus. In short, several pathological manifestations were located and quantified, such as exposed reinforcement with corrosion, cracking, efflorescence, presence of moisture and organic matter. Keywords: pathologies; bridges; concrete; steel.