Comparative Analysis of the Seismic Behavior in Latin American Countries using Response Spectra

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This research compares the seismic behavior of a construction in five Latin America countries,
considering the design spectrum for seismic excitation corresponding to each region. An 18-storey reinforced
concrete structure was defined, in which a seismic spectral excitation was applied to get a bar graph showing
structural damage data in the building elements for each country under study: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru
and Venezuela. Analyses and responses were worked using the SAP2000 v.20 computer program. All the seismic
parameters required in each case were used in the modeling of the various design spectra. Design seismic spectra
considering a rigid soil and an acceleration of 0.10g, 0,20g, 0,30g and 0,40g in all countries was tested. The results
show potential structural damage scenarios for each beam and column element in the structure.