Analysis of pathological manifestations of the bridge over the Taquari River in Araguatins/TO

Abstract

Bridges are works of art that aim to overcome obstacles and establish the continuity of a road of any nature. They can be classified according to their purpose (such as road, rail, walkways), material (concrete, wood, metal and stones) and structural type (slab, beam, casket, lattice, arch or suspended gantry). The maintenance of structures consists of a cluster of activities, whose objective is to guarantee the performance in which the structure was designed, in order to preserve its useful life. The objective of this work was to identify and discuss the pathological manifestations about the structural elements and safety accessories of the bridge over the Taquari River, located in the Santa Tereza settlement in the municipality of Araguatins/To. A survey of the construction system, measurements and details of the bridge elements were made. Visual checks where the structural components of the bridge were classified in order to identify and address the respective pathologies present and associated with them. This work reinforces the need for intervention of preventive actions through routine inspections, since the lack of these actions reduces the useful life of the structure.