@inproceedings{4e4c701c3fe44675baebd8fa0687875e,
title = "Steel Improvement: Ecuador Building Case",
abstract = "In earthquake-prone regions like Ecuador, where the Pacific Ring of Fire exposes structures to significant seismic activity, ensuring earthquake-resistant building design is crucial. This study delves into the potential for optimizing the weight of non-structural elements in buildings. Using building design software, a 6-story case study building was modeled with variations in architectural design and commonly available masonry materials. The results reveal that strategic material selection and design modifications can significantly reduce building weight (18.21\%) while adhering to Ecuadorian Building Code (NEC) seismic performance requirements. This research quantifies the substantial weight reduction achievable through strategic design and material selection, offering a pathway towards more sustainable and cost-effective construction practices in earthquake-prone regions of Ecuador.",
keywords = "Architectural Distribution, Seismic Design, Sustainable Construction, Weight Optimization",
author = "Cervantes, \{A. E.\} and Cerpa, \{D. A.\} and Guerra, \{M. A.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 Universidade do Minho. All rights reserved.; 6th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, ICQEM 2024 ; Conference date: 13-06-2024 Through 14-06-2024",
year = "2024",
language = "Ingl{\'e}s",
series = "International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management",
publisher = "Universidade do Minho",
pages = "916--930",
editor = "Paulo Sampaio and Pedro Domingues and Carvalho, \{Andre M.\} and Marti Casadesus and Acacio Costa and Frederic Marimon and Sofia Pereira and Pires, \{Antonio Ramos\} and Pedro Saraiva",
booktitle = "Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, ICQEM 2024",
}