Diseño estructural y de instalaciones para un edificio residencial de dos niveles en la ciudad de Quevedo

Abstract

This project focuses on the design of a residential building in the city of Quevedo. The main objective is to develop an eight-apartment building using an earthquake-resistant and cost-effective structural system that provides affordable and comfortable housing options for future residents. Based on the Ecuadorian Construction Standard, a manual analysis of the various structural elements was conducted, which were subsequently modeled using specialized structural calculation software to evaluate the building's behavior during catastrophic events. Additionally, REVIT software was utilized for the development of structural and installation plans, facilitating the visualization of the elements. By ensuring continuity across the two levels of the building, the veneered wall methodology was applied, eliminating the need for columns throughout the structure without compromising the safety of the occupants. Both the overall design of the building and its plans were developed in compliance with the required regulations. The project has an estimated cost of $120,000 and a construction duration of 104 working days. Keywords: Earthquake-resistant, Veneered Masonry, security, NEC.