Earthquake-Resistant Building Guidelines
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ScribdTranslationsSEISMOS Earthquakes are natural phenomena that To reduce this vulnerability, one should
Sudden movements of the ground, they release the internal energy of the Earth, which is they construct earthquake-resistant buildings to a
generally produced by tectonic disturbances transmitted mainly in the form of waves determined degree of maximum magnitude.
(caused by forces that have their origin in the seismic and, when interacting with the layers Likewise, it must be understood that the
interior of the Earth) or volcanic (produced by superficial layers of the Earth and the elements seismic behavior of buildings
the extrusion of magma to the surface. built upon it, can cause is associated with fundamental aspects such as the
structural damage in buildings up to ductility, inelastic behavior and
TECTONIC PLATES: reach collapse and/or non-structural failures. energy dissipation. These aspects are
It is the outermost layer of the earth, it is composed of considered in the Design Standards
of irregular plates that move against each other, Seismic-resistant designed by engineers
generating tensions. civil associates.
THE NAZCA PLATEAU:
It is an oceanic tectonic plate that is located
in the eastern Pacific Ocean, off the coast
western South America, more
specifically off the north and central coast of
Chile and the entire coastline of Peru, Ecuador and
Colombia.
What is a mission building?
RESISTANT?
Theengineeringearthquake resistant is the branch of the
engineering that studies thebehaviorof the
construction in the face of earthquakes, as well as the In Peru, there is the Standard E.030 Design.
materials andmethodsconstructive, to fix Seismic resistant that regulates buildings
guidelines that allow for projecting, building and and that must be fulfilled as it is a document
rehabilitate works to behave official, but the use of this regulation is irregular
adequately in response to earthquakes, in order to mitigate due to not being taken into account by everyone
los efectos que estos fenómenos producen. Dichas citizens. Therefore, it must be demanded that the
guidelines translate into publications,norms municipalities comply with the oversight for
codes and regulations related to the compliance with the regulations to mitigate
earthquake-resistant constructions.
the damages that could occur due to the
occurrence of large magnitude earthquakes.
When a house is built on a
slope, it is not good to build a part on the
rock and another about the filling, since throughout the
weather will present different behaviors,
this will cause cracks to form in the
housing.
What to do before an earthquake?
CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT THE Anticipate danger by identifying the sites of
LOCATION OF THE HOUSE. high risk of your house.
Gather your family to define the plan for
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Before starting the construction of a emergency in case of an earthquake.
it is wise to analyze where we are going to live Always keep your emergency kit ready:
locate it. We should never build a house on first aid kit, radio and batteries, flashlight, food reserve PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF
filler material, since, over time it and water checking its expiration date and CIVIL ENGINEERING
will settle and produce serious cracks and even the state in which it is found, blankets and bedspreads.
collapse of housing.
What to do during an earthquake? EARTHQUAKES AND
We must avoid building on very sloped ground. Stay calm. Don't run away, avoid the
sloped. panic.
- If you are inside a building and cannot BUILDINGS
We should not build in areas of ancient riverbeds. go out, find a safe place to protect yourself.
from river, due to the risk of floods and landslides. If any object is falling, cover yourself. EXHIBITORS:
We must outline and redefine the boundaries of under a sturdy table or desk.
land, respecting the limits at all times - Stay away from windows, libraries, mirrors, CAMPOVERDE ABAD HOMER
with the neighboring lots. hanging plants, and other heavy objects that RODRIGUEZ CAMPOS CARLOS
they may fall.
TIMOTEO PRADO GERSON
The right place to build a home is
over firm and resistant soils, such as rocks or What to do after an earthquake?
Check the status of your house or workplace
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gravel, as it allows for good behavior
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from the foundation.
Gather your family members in a safe place.
If the ground were made up of fills or If you find yourself trapped, alert by shouting,
garbage, these materials should be removed and noise, whistles or if possible through you
dig until firm ground is found. cell phone