Diseño estructural de edificio residencial de 4 pisos en hormigón armado en Salinas, Santa Elena

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. This project deals with the structural design of a four-level residential building in reinforced concrete, located in the Salinas canton, province of Santa Elena, an area characterized by its tourist dynamism and high seismic vulnerability. The objective was to develop a safe, efficient and functional structure in accordance with the NEC-2015 standard, incorporating the BIM methodology as a key tool for optimizing the extraction of quantities of structural work. For its development, tests of soil mechanics, load analysis, selection of slab alternatives, design of foundations, columns, beams and lightened slabs were carried out, as well as 3D modeling in BIM for the quantification of materials. The results showed a structure with adequate strength, rigidity and ductility against seismic loads, as well as a digital model that allowed to reduce design errors, optimize times and ensure more realistic budgets. It is concluded that the application of BIM, together with a structural design based on normative and sustainable criteria, not only guarantees the technical reliability of the building, but also enhances its economic and urban value, as a replicable benchmark for future developments in coastal areas of the country. Keywords: BIM, NEC-2015, coastal tourism, sustainable development, cost management.