Factores de vulnerabilidad con enfoque de riesgos y desastres y planteamiento de una propuesta de reducción de riesgos y desastres para el componente arquitectónico en la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Abstract

This research is made up of: Chapter I: Declaration of the problematic of the argument whose general objective defines a systemic study (with a risk and disaster approach) of the vulnerability factors that affect the architectural components, in order to propose improvements in the conditions of integral security of the university community of the UTA. Chapter II: It is developed a theoretical framework which is based on the two variables of the subject and it is proposed the hypothesis of the research. Chapter III: The methodology is explained with emphasis on the qualitative-quantitative approach that also details the modality of bibliographical and field research; additionally, it is exposed the operationalization of variables with indicators that measure vulnerability factors and architectural components respectively. Chapter IV: It is carried out the methodological guide for the assessment of vulnerability factors and architectural components, which result determined a low level of physical vulnerability within the UTA. Chapter V: It is concluded and recommended improvements to vulnerability factors. Chapter VI: It is developed a plan for the prevention of physical vulnerability factors to safeguard the architectural components and the integral security of the university community.