This study investigated the structural durability of selected public or government concrete buildings in Virac,
Catanduanes. It examined the socio-economic profile of construction professionals, assessed the durability of
different building types, evaluated rehabilitation measures, and analyzed structural damages. It used
descriptive method to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Primary data were collected through
interviews and survey questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, ranks, and
weighted means, were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that school and health facilities exhibited
high durability having weighted means ranging from 3.60 to 3.87 (very durable) while other concrete buildings
showed varying degrees of resilience with a mean rating of 3.33 (durable). Typhoons primarily affected non-
structural elements like windows and roofs showing that these elements have weighted ratings of 4.70 and
4.03, and respectively indicating a descriptive rating of very severe damage while the structural elements, like
walls, posts and beams, show slight damage with mean ratings ranging from 1.40 to 2.13. Rehabilitation
measures, such as structural reinforcement with retrofitting and column jacketing, deemed most effective with
mean ratings of 3.67 and 3.80, respectively. Key factors influencing building durability included construction
quality, material quality, and environmental factors. The study emphasizes the importance of high-quality
materials, disaster resilient design, and efficient construction practices to enhance building resilience against
typhoons which can serve as basis in updating the NSCP to address the increasing intensity of typhoons as
effect of climate change. Recommendations include improving construction quality by promoting the use of
high-quality materials, strengthening building codes, promoting awareness on disaster resilience, and
addressing project delays by streamlining bureaucratic processes, improving access to construction materials,
and enhancing project coordination and communication.
1. Journal Description 2. Select Journal a. Declaration of Originality b. Select the Journal c. Paper Formatting d. Initial Manuscript Submission e. Peer Review Process f. Manuscript Revision g. Editing Services h. Final Manuscript Submission i. Acknowledgement to Publish j. Copyright Matters k. Inhouse Publication