PATHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS: A CASE STUDY AT THE PATU HISTORICAL SITE, CEARÁ

Abstract

Historical heritage plays an important role in the preservation of memory, hence the importance of preserving this legacy. Many monuments are abandoned and in a state of deterioration, favoring the emergence of pathological manifestations that have the potential to significantly reduce the useful life of buildings if they do not receive adequate treatment. This article presents a study on the pathological manifestations in buildings located in the historic site of Patu, in Senador Pompeu, Ceará, the only one of the concentration camps with remaining physical remains. The text presents a descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach carried out from the survey of the main pathological manifestations, identifying cracks, mapped fissures, vegetation, mold, and detachment. From the study, it was possible to map pathological manifestations on the facades through identification sheets and to analyze their possible causes preliminarily. The text presents data on the mapped pathological manifestations and seeks to contribute to the discussion on the preservation of physical elements, but also of history and culture for present and future generations.