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Research Interests
Recent research:
Across multiple studies focused on seismic resilience and structural efficiency in earthquake-prone regions, the researcher integrates nonlinear dynamic analysis, pushover and time-history methods, and comparative assessments of innovative dissipative devices (notably Fluid Viscous Dampers and Shear Link Bozzo) against traditional framing. The work consistently demonstrates that energy-dissipating devices reduce drift, displacements, and floor shear while highlighting the benefits of soil–structure interaction and modern construction methods (dry steel framing, tensile membranes, and self-supporting roofs) for seismic performance. Employing tools such as ETABS, OpenSees, SAP2000, and ANSYS, the research emphasizes validated benchmarks, code-compliant analyses, and performance-based design to guide system selection, optimize material use, and enhance safety in Ecuadorian seismic contexts. Overall, the impact lies in advancing practical design guidance for efficient, resilient structures and informing standards-based decision-making for seismic engineering.
Key Topics:
Across multiple studies focused on seismic resilience and structural efficiency in earthquake-prone regions, the researcher integrates nonlinear dynamic analysis, pushover and time-history methods, and comparative assessments of innovative dissipative devices (notably Fluid Viscous Dampers and Shear Link Bozzo) against traditional framing. The work consistently demonstrates that energy-dissipating devices reduce drift, displacements, and floor shear while highlighting the benefits of soil–structure interaction and modern construction methods (dry steel framing, tensile membranes, and self-supporting roofs) for seismic performance. Employing tools such as ETABS, OpenSees, SAP2000, and ANSYS, the research emphasizes validated benchmarks, code-compliant analyses, and performance-based design to guide system selection, optimize material use, and enhance safety in Ecuadorian seismic contexts. Overall, the impact lies in advancing practical design guidance for efficient, resilient structures and informing standards-based decision-making for seismic engineering.
Key Topics:
- Climate, Hazards, Resilience & Urban Sustainability
- Standards, Validation, Benchmarks & Measurement Best-Practice
- Materials Science, Manufacturing & Additive/Subtractive Processes
- Optimization, Operations Research & Decision Support
- Control Systems, Automation & Industrial Control (SCADA/PLC)
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Comparative Technical Analysis between Steel Framing and Metal Structure Construction Systems for Regular Housing
Guerrero Cuasapaz, D. P. (PI) & Paz Zambrano, C. A. (Student)
1/08/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Comportamiento Estructural en Edificaciones Regulares de Acero Utilizando Disipadores FVD y SLB
Translated title of the contribution :Structural Behavior in Regular Steel Buildings Using FVD and SLB Dampers Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Análisis Técnico Comparativo entre Sistemas Constructivos de Steel Framing y Estructuras Metálicas para Viviendas Regulares
Translated title of the contribution :Comparative Technical Analysis between Steel Framing Construction Systems and Metal Structures for Regular Housing Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Influencia Estructural por Proceso Constructivo en Edificaciones Esenciales de Concreto Armado
Translated title of the contribution :Structural Influence by Construction Process in Essential Reinforced Concrete Buildings Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Comportamiento Estructural de Cubiertas Tipo Tenso Membranas Empleando el Método de Elementos Finitos
Translated title of the contribution :Structural Behavior of Tensile Membrane Roofs Using the Finite Element Method Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Estudio Comparativo entre Estructuras Metálicas, Utilizando Riostras de Pandeo Restringido (BRB) y Disipadores (SLB)
Translated title of the contribution :Comparative Study between Metallic Structures, Using Restrained Buckling Braces (BRB) and Heatsinks (SLB) Research output: Contribution to journal › Article