Propuesta de cimentación factible según la tipología de edificación para la mecánica de suelos, para un terreno ubicado en la zona sur occidental de la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: There has been a significant amount of damage and destruction caused by geotechnical failures in Ecuador. To determine the terrain's characteristics and design an adequate foundation, it is necessary to conduct a soil survey before starting a construction project. During soil exploration and characterization, standard penetration tests (SPT) were performed to identify the depth of firm soil. An unconsolidated triaxial (U-U) test was also performed to evaluate the shear strength of fine and coarse soils. In addition, the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) was used to describe the texture and particle size in the study area. Taking into account a building with three floors and occupational use as family housing, it was therefore necessary to determine the dead, live, and seismic loads in accordance with the NEC-15 SD-DS (Ecuadorian Construction Standard, Seismic Loads and Earthquake Resistant Design), the ETABS software was used, which allowed determining the moments and maximum loads, which made it possible to select an appropriate type of foundation. After considering the results of the tests, aspects of functionality and economy, it was concluded that the surface foundation is the most appropriate for this type of building and the characteristics of the study area. The objective of this applied research is to gather the necessary knowledge to provide a solution to the problem of soil instability faced by owners in the Punzara sector, Urbanization AGEUL, in the southwestern area of Loja. Providing an adequate foundation that can withstand any geotechnical challenges present in the area is key to guaranteeing the safety and stability of buildings in the region.