Metodología para la evaluación de la vulnerabilidad sísmica y propuesta de diseño de reforzamiento estructural de conjuntos habitacionales, caso de estudio: bloque “A” de un conjunto habitacional ubicado en el centro de Quito - Ecuador

Abstract

In the city of Quito, there are several buildings that have serious problems in their structural configuration, due to the fact that they present different types of pathologies such as: short columns, slabs with band beams, irregularities in plan or elevation, etc., which have a significant impact in the correct structural performance of the building, increasing its vulnerability. This article develops the evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of the Plaza Brasilia apartment building of block A, located in the center of the Quito city. In addition, several alternatives for structural reinforcement are analyzed to efficiently correct each of the deficiencies identified in the building. In analysis, it is developed based on what is established in the ASCE 41-17 standard, thus performing a linear static and nonlinear static analysis (pushover) in a computational model of the structure.