Estudo de caso das manifestações patológicas na ponte da avenida universitária sobre o córrego botafogo em Goiânia

Abstract

Special Engineering Structures (SES), such as bridges and viaducts, are essential components of urban infrastructure and are subject to degradation over time due to traffic loads, environmental actions, and insufficient maintenance. The lack of periodic inspections contributes to the development of pathological manifestations that affect structural performance, safety, and durability. This study aims to deepen the case study of pathological manifestations identified in the bridge located on Avenida Universitária over the Botafogo Stream, in Goiânia, Brazil, continuing the analyses presented in the Final Course Project I. The research is based on the analysis of real data obtained through visual inspections, photographic records, and document review, supported by bibliographic research to correlate the observed pathologies with their possible causes and degradation mechanisms. The results allow the identification of the main pathological manifestations and the assessment of their effects on the structural behavior of the bridge, emphasizing the importance of technical diagnosis and proper maintenance to ensure its service life.