This research aims to contribute to the study of seismic behaviour by evaluating the seismic performance of reinforced concrete wall structures through the development of a representative archetype. This archetype was elaborated based on the analysis and systematisation of ten structural plans of real buildings that share similar characteristics. The methodology followed includes the non-linear static analysis to determine the data that will help to plot the capacity curve of the structure. This process is carried out with the Stera 3D software that provides the data of the capacity curve, then the demand curves or demand spectra are elaborated according to the indications of the vision 2000 committee. Subsequently, the structural performance point is determined through the intersection between the capacity curve and the demand curves, which makes it possible to identify the level of per...

Earthquakes are a significant threat in countries with high seismic activity such as Peru, Chile, and Colombia, where the application of earthquake-resistant regulations is essential to ensure structural safety. The objective of this research is to determine the discrepancies in the use of criteria and designs of the earthquake-resistant regulations E.030 versus Nch433 and NSR-10, as well as how these affect loads, drifts, and accelerations. This is obtained through a comparative analysis of basal shear forces, story drifts, and spectral accelerations. Therefore, a model of a two-story confined masonry house located in San Juan de Miraflores, Lima, is made using Etabs software and complying with the minimum requirements of standard E.070. NSR-10 showed the greatest strength. basal shear with a value of 422.94 Tonf on both the “X” and “Y” axes by means of analysis Linear static. O...

The increasing trend toward slender and low-stiffness pedestrian bridge designs has significantly raised their susceptibility to dynamic excitations induced by pedestrian activity. One of the most critical vibration phenomena in such structures is synchronous excitation, which occurs when the walking frequency of pedestrians coincides with the natural frequency of the bridge. This resonance condition can amplify the structural response, negatively impacting both user comfort and overall structural performance. These challenges are particularly relevant in densely populated urban environments such as Lima. In this study, the dynamic behavior and comfort performance of the “Católica” pedestrian bridge were evaluated through in-situ vibration measurements using a geophone-based seismograph. The recorded data were analyzed based on the SETRA guideline, which classifies comfort into four...