Case Study of the Application of an Innovative Guide for the Seismic Vulnerability Evaluation of Schools Located in Sangolquí, Interandean Valley in Ecuador

The current study is based on the analysis and adaptation of a Federal Emergency Management Agency guide, FEMA P-1000, from USA to improve school safety against natural hazards by applying guide infrastructure Ecuadorian schools, focusing primarily seismic risk. By considering technical foundations structuring managing disasters in buildings for use, society will be provided with practical procedure recognize those aspects that need immediate attention as part proper risk management. Here, variety parameters are involved proposed methodology given combined national construction standards regulations. characteristics nearby geological faults structural nonstructural vulnerability levels, amongst others, were also considered allow detailed evaluation subsequent categorization. Finally, global determined studied institutions Sangolquí Valley Los Chillos, within Interandean Depression central Ecuador.