Análise das manifestações patológicas encontradas no bloco de multimídia do Centro de Tecnologia da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) was founded in 1955, and its Technology Center in João Pessoa has become a key institution for training engineers and architects. However, like most public works, UFPB faces challenges such as poor construction quality and lack of maintenance. In this context, the multimedia block, an important building, is experiencing increasing deterioration due to execution failures and lack of care, which negatively impacts the academic environment. The aim of this study is to survey the pathological manifestations found in the multimedia block, analyze their origins, classify them according to the GUT Matrix (Gravity, Urgency, and Tendency), and finally propose appropriate interventions. An on-site inspection was carried out using a checklist to identify the pathological manifestations. In addition, interviews were conducted with the university’s infrastructure department to gather the building’s project history and related records. The study revealed that 53% of the inspected elements have compromised integrity, with the main issues being reinforcement corrosion, infiltration, cracks in floors and walls, and biological attacks. The classification of the manifestations showed that 50% are of endogenous origin, resulting from project and execution failures, and 42% are related to the end of the elements’ service life. This highlights that the lack of preventive measures and the use of low-quality materials and services are accelerating the deterioration of the multimedia block and compromising its functionality. Finally, a plan of interventions was developed to address the issues, prioritizing the most critical anomalies and their causes.