Team
Investigation of the dynamic reaction moduli of deep foundations subjected to seismic loading, focusing on soil–pile interaction, nonlinear soil behavior, and implications for seismic analysis and design of foundation systems.
/ CURRENT PhD STUDENTS (ADVISED OR CO-ADVISED)
Daniel Ortega
This research applies Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE) principles and OpenSees numerical modeling to assess the seismic performance of tailings dams. By integrating seismic hazard and risk analysis, it aims to improve the understanding of dam behavior under earthquakes and support safer designs.
Juan P Villada
/ CURRENT MS STUDENTS (ADVISED OR CO-ADVISED)
Ana Niño
Advanced numerical modeling using OpenSees to evaluate the dynamic behavior of slopes, considering variations in geotechnical properties and seismic conditions along the slope height.
Andrea Gómez
David Monagas
Research focused on sustainable concrete technologies for hydraulic and drainage infrastructure channels, such as concrete-lined stormwater and wastewater channels, and their resistance to aggressive environmental conditions affecting durability, erosion, abrasion, and service life.
This research uses OpenSees to investigate the seismic interaction between high-rise and adjacent low-rise structures, considering soil–structure–structure interaction effects and their impact on seismic response.
Abelino Martínez
This research aims to characterize the post-liquefaction seismic response of the liquefiable deposits of Tarqui (Manta, Ecuador) and compare analytical, DEEPSOIL, and OpenSeesPy–PDMY02 approaches for predicting pore-pressure generation, stiffness degradation, settlement, and future seismic demand.
Juan Pablo Ángel
This research investigates the seismic behavior of cantilever retaining walls using OpenSees numerical models to evaluate soil–structure interaction, dynamic response, and seismic earth pressures under earthquake loading.
Viviana Betancur
This research develops and validates an advanced constitutive model for the dynamic behavior of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), using laboratory test data and field measurements from a landfill–dike system in Antioquia, Colombia
Diego Rojas
This research examines classical and modern Soil–Structure Interaction (SSI) approaches, highlighting how soil conditions can significantly influence the seismic response, natural frequencies, and displacement behavior of structures.
Shaking table experiments on a physical scale model consisting of two adjacent structures of different heights, aimed at assessing foundation bearing capacity and dynamic soil–structure interaction under earthquake excitation.
Luciana Rúa
/ FORMER MS STUDENTS (ADVISED OR CO-ADVISED)
Nicolas Alzáte
Numerical investigation using OpenSees to evaluate the seismic performance of liquefiable silty sand deposits improved with stone columns, including the influence of clogging effects on drainage and soil response.
/ CURRENT UNDERGRAD STUDENTS (ADVISED OR CO-ADVISED)
Dylan Bastidas
This research uses PLAXIS-based numerical modeling to assess the behavior and stability of structures founded on slopes under static and seismic loading
Jerónimo Sosa
Alejandro Rendón
This study analyzes Structure–Soil–Structure Interaction (SSSI) in dense urban areas using OpenSees models. Results show that unauthorized vertical expansions can cause settlements, excessive drifts, and damage in adjacent buildings.
This research uses ANSYS simulations to assess the durability, erosion, abrasion, and service life of concrete-lined hydraulic and drainage channels
Leandro Zapata
This research combines analytical, numerical, and experimental methods to study wave propagation and soil–structure interaction, supporting the assessment of seismic response and infrastructure performance.
Nicólas Cadavid
This research investigates the seismic behavior of steel connections through laboratory testing and numerical modeling. Experimental results are compared with OpenSees and SAP2000 simulations to assess strength, ductility, energy dissipation, and hysteretic response
Jorge Aguirre
This research uses advanced OpenSees simulations to evaluate the seismic performance and safety of existing earth dams, supporting condition assessment and resilience through the analysis of deformation, pore pressure, settlement, and liquefaction potential.
/ FORMER UNDERGRAD STUDENTS (ADVISED OR CO-ADVISED)
Luciana Rúa
This research examines classical and modern Soil–Structure Interaction (SSI) approaches, highlighting how soil conditions can significantly influence the seismic response, natural frequencies, and displacement behavior of structures.
Investigation of foundation pounding mechanisms between adjacent buildings on different soil conditions through advanced numerical simulations in ANSYS.
Valentina Taborda
Numerical Modeling and Seismic Assessment of Existing Earth Dams Using OpenSees .