Análisis de la capacidad portante del suelo para edificaciones de hasta 3 pisos en el barrio Servidores Universitarios del cantón Machala

Abstract

The soil represents the most important component of any structure, especially in the field of civil engineering. Therefore, the purpose of this graduation project lies in the analysis of the bearing capacity of the soil, in order to design buildings of up to 3 levels, at various depths through boreholes, in accordance with the specifications of the Ecuadorian Construction Standard (NEC). After conducting the corresponding tests, it was identified that the ultimate stress value reached 7.8 tons per square meter. To determine if the soil can withstand the stresses generated by the proposed building, a building model was created using the ETABS software, which yielded a weight of 522,565 tons. Based on this data, a design of shallow foundation was proposed to support said weight, in addition to considering a plan for land improvement using stone materials from the province of El Oro, where the structure will be located. Understanding the soil characteristics thoroughly lays the groundwork for a variety of additional projects, such as those related to electricity, sanitation, road infrastructure, and more. These studies are essential for guiding safe and sustainable development in society