Control de asentamiento y desplazamiento estructural de edificios Proyecto Nova Tramonte – Constructora Bolívar

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis aims to develop and apply monitoring and control techniques for structural settlement and displacement in towers two, three, four, and five of the Nova Tramonte Project, carried out by Constructora Bolívar. To achieve this, high-precision instruments such as a total station (in reflective target and prism-less modes) and an optical mechanical level were used, implementing two complementary methodologies: one based on the use of reflective targets to record horizontal displacements and vertical settlements, and another using differential leveling and prism-less measurements to capture displacements in hard-to-access areas. The measurements, conducted biweekly, allowed for the detection of millimetric variations in the structure, the identification of behavioral patterns, and the assessment of geometric stability throughout the construction process. The results showed a stable structural behavior, with no critical deformations and a trend toward settlement stabilization in the final monitoring cycles. This rigorous monitoring validated the structural design, supported timely decision-making during construction, and proposed an effective topographic methodology for similar projects. Additionally, limitations were identified, such as the limited range of the instruments, time-consuming operations, and the inability to detect the underlying causes of structural movement—highlighting the need to complement geometric control with geotechnical studies. This work underscores the importance of systematic monitoring in buildings to ensure their safety, functionality, and durability, contributing to applied topographic engineering in highly demanding urban construction contexts.