Ecuadorian Group of IABSE
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2025
14 February: Technical Visit to the MontView steel building by ADSTREN Engineering
As reported by Estefanía Cervantes, NG Secretary.
On February 14, the Ecuadorian NG conducted a technical visit to the Mont View steel building, a project by the construction company Vormund, currently under construction in Quito, Ecuador. The visit was led by PhD. Telmo Sánchez from ADSTREN Engineering, a company actively involved in the project.
This visit brought together students and faculty from three major Ecuadorian universities: Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN), and Escuela Superior Politécnica del Ejército (ESPE). Participants had the opportunity to observe structural elements, construction techniques, and the challenges associated with steel building construction in a seismic region.
16 January: Technical Talks - Industry
The "Talk: Proposal for the NEC-SE-DS Regulation" event was organized by the "Master's Program in Earthquake-Resistant Civil Structures" at Espol Campus Prosperina ESPOL, in collaboration with the Ecuadorian IABSE NG. It took place on January 16th at 5:00 PM at the "Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles del Guayas."
The session was moderated by Ph.D. Natividad García and featured Ph.D. Adrián Tola Tola as the main speaker. The talk focused on presenting a proposal for the NEC-SE-DS regulation, addressing seismic design standards in Ecuador. This event brought together professionals in the field to analyze and discuss significant advancements in seismic regulations, aiming to enhance structural safety and design in the country.
17 January: Technical visit to a building in Guayaquil
The Technical Visit to Guayaquil on January 17 focused on exploring a key building in Guayaquil. Participants had the opportunity to analyze the building's structural design and construction features, with a particular emphasis on its compliance with seismic-resistant standards.
Guided by experts, the visit highlighted the practical application of engineering principles, including the integration of advanced materials, design strategies, and construction techniques. This visit allowed participants to gain a deeper understanding of how buildings in Guayaquil are designed to address both urban and seismic challenges, providing valuable insights into the implementation of regulations like the NEC-SE-DS in real-world scenarios.
2024
Reinstated National Group, and planning for 2025
With 7 members in the country, the national group of Ecuador was reinstated on 5 December 2024, an initiative by Eva Lantsoght, supported by other IABSE Vice Presidents from the region. Elections were held to elect the Chair, Vice-Chair, and the Secretary. Ideas for mission and vision were exchanged.
Mission: integrate academia and industry in Ecuador, support industry integration.
Vision: become a leading structural and bridge engineering association in Ecuador.
2023
Ecuadorian National Group event initiated by Eva Lantsoght (SEI EditB., Vice Chair), and with visit by Jose Matos (IABSE Vice President)
Photos: Jose's visit to the structures lab with Adrian; materials lab with Francisco and Eva; Viernes de la academia radio; and ongoing workshop presentations
Report by Eva Lantsoght: On 1 - 3 March Jose Matos, IABSE Vice President from Portugal, visited Eva Lantsoght at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, in Ecuador. On 1 March, he visited the labs of USFQ, such as the materials lab (as directed by Francisco Jativa) and the structures lab (as directed by Adri
an Tola). Jose informed all about IABSE and gave a presentation on postgraduate programs at UMinho (Portugal) and on the research group ISISE to students and staff of civil engineering from USFQ. On 2 March, Jose presented on bridge management in Portugal and internatio
nally during the workshop on existing bridges, Matias Valenzuela, IABSE Chile NG Chair, presented virtually on seismic details of existing bridges in Chile. On 3 March, Jose presented about bridge management in Portugal, with recommendations for Ecuador, during the YouTube and Facebook live program of the chamber of construction. Eva Lantsoght, who is the Vice-Chair of the SEI Editorial Board, took the opportunity to discuss about the upcoming Latin American SEI issue with all present, which helped initiate papers for this special issue. Next year, IABSE Congress will be held at San Jose, Costa Rica, from 25-27 September; and preparations for this event was also discussed.