Diseño estructural de una edificación de hormigón armado en el Cantón Ambato

Abstract

This thesis aims to carry out the structural design and analysis of a four-story multifamily building constructed with reinforced concrete, located in the Ambato canton, Tungurahua province. In response to urban growth and the need for safe and regulated housing solutions, a structural model is developed in accordance with the Ecuadorian Construction Standard (NEC) and the guidelines of the American Concrete Institute (ACI 318). The proposed architectural design considers a structure composed of relieved slabs, reinforced concrete columns and beams, supported on isolated footing foundations, with a typical floor-to-floor height of 2.70 meters. The process includes the development of architectural plans, the calculation of gravitational and seismic loads, as well as structural modeling using ETABS software. The structural analysis evaluates the building’s behavior under permanent, variable, and seismic loads, ensuring compliance with stability, strength, and serviceability requirements. The obtained results allow for determining the optimal dimensions of structural elements and verifying their seismic performance based on the safety criteria established by current regulations. This study is presented as a technical reference applicable to projects with similar characteristics in urban areas of Ecuador with high seismic activity.