Diseño y evaluación técnica de viviendas unifamiliares desde la perspectiva de sismo resistencia: comparación entre guadua y hormigón como materiales de construcción trabajo

Abstract

This research compared the design of a single-family house using reinforced concrete frames and Guadua bamboo structures. Both options followed Ecuadorian building codes and were modeled using ETABS. Concrete showed higher stiffness and structural strength. Guadua, being lighter and sustainable, needed reinforcement to meet standards. It produced lower seismic loads due to its reduced weight. The study highlights Guadua's potential as a cost-effective, eco-friendly material.