Estudio y análisis de la vulnerabilidad sísmica de la ciudad de Riobamba: cálculo de índices de vulnerabilidad de las diferentes tipologías estructúrales determinadas en la zona 3 de estudio identificada en la ciudad de Riobamba.

Abstract

Due to the fact that Ecuador is located in a highly seismic region, it has experienced several major earthquakes in the last decade, causing significant damage to the structures of numerous buildings throughout the country. For this reason, this study aims to provide a brief analysis of the structural vulnerability to earthquakes in a residential area (zone 3) of the city of Riobamba, which has experienced a high number of seismic events throughout its history. The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of structural vulnerability of the buildings in the city to future seismic events, using the method of Giovinazzi and Lagomarsino, which is a rapid method of evaluating structural vulnerability to earthquakes. Additionally, computational tools such as IDCT, QGIS and Exc el will be used to collect and process the data obtained, which will allow for the generation of a structural vulnerability map that will use a spectrum of colors to represent the levels of vulnerability.