This study aims at evaluating and comparing the structural performance and the expected economic, physical, and human losses of a reinforced concrete building in its conventional configuration and with the incorporation ...

This Integrated Project analyzes the seismic behavior of special moment frames in a mid-rise steel residential building, evaluating the influence of the prequalified RBS, END-PLATE 4E, and WUF-W connections. The objective ...

Torsional response in reinforced-concrete moment-resisting frame buildings with Type 1 plan irregularity is associated with eccentricities between the center of mass and the center of rigidity, which increases drifts in ...

This research evaluates the impact of the simultaneity of seismic components (X, Y, Z) on the design of structures with seismic isolation in subduction zones. The main objective is to quantify the underestimation of design ...

the last century, as society has advanced at an accelerated pace, structural systems have evolved in response to societal needs. Among these structures, numerous civil engineering works—such as stairways, footbridges, ...

This project assesses the durability of reinforced concrete in three in-service residential buildings in Manta, Ecuador, considering post-earthquake conditions (16 April 2016) and different levels of coastal exposure. The ...

The present work addresses the application of the Nonlinear Displacement-Acceleration Response Spectra (ADRS) methodology to optimize the selection of elastomeric and frictional isolator properties. This methodology allows ...

The ports of Guayaquil are a fundamental pillar for Ecuador's economic growth due to their strategic location, which connects with the rest of the continents. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that their infrastructure ...

His project analyzes the impact of reduction factors (R) on seismically isolated structures using two-degree-of-freedom (2DOF) models implemented in OpenSeesPy. The main objective is to optimize structural design and ...