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Christian Ledezma

Profesor Asociado

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Geotechnical earthquake engineering; Risk and reliability analysis; Soil-foundation-structure interaction

Educación

  •  Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY. Estados Unidos, 2007
  •  Ingenieria Civil, PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE. Chile, 1999
  •  Ingeniero Civil, PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE. Chile, 1999
  •  Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY. Estados Unidos, 2004

Experiencia Académica

  •   Profesor Instructor Asociado Full Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Ingeniería

    Santiago, Chile

    2001 - 2008

  •   Profesor Asistente Full Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Ingeniería

    Santiago, Chile

    2008 - 2017

  •   Profesor Asociado Full Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Ingeniería

    Santiago, Chile

    2017 - At present

Premios y Distinciones

  •   Visiting professor at BYU

    BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

    Estados Unidos, 2015

    Visiting professor at BYU

  •   Teaching Excellence Award

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Chile, 2014

    Teaching Excellence Award, School of Engineering

  •   Visiting Professorship

    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON-SEATTLE

    Estados Unidos, 2012

    University of Washington Visiting Professorship

  •   Fulbright NEXUS scholarship

    COMISION FULBRIGHT-CHILE

    Chile, 2011

    Fulbright NEXUS scholarship

  •   Harry Bolton Seed Award

    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY

    Chile, 2004

    Harry Bolton Seed Award, Universidad de California, Berkeley

  •   Beca Presidente de la República

    MINISTERIO SECRETARIA GENERAL DE GOBIERNO

    Chile, 2003

    Beca Presidente de la República

  •   Beca Fulbright

    COMISION FULBRIGHT-CHILE

    Chile, 2003

    Beca Fulbright

  •   Premio del Departamento de Ingeniería Estructural y Geotécnica

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Chile, 2000

    Premio del Departamento de Ingeniería Estructural y Geotécnica de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile


 

Article (33)

Modeling the Loss of Vibration Energy in Buildings to Elastic-waves Using High-fidelity FE Modeling and Absorbent Exterior Boundaries
Use of ambient noise records in seismic engineering: An approach to identify potentially liquefiable sites
Factors That Affect Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading in Large Subduction Earthquakes
Performance of Embankments on Liquefiable Soils Improved with Dense Granular Columns: Observations from Case Histories and Centrifuge Experiments
Seismic failure of an old pier during the 2014 M(w)8.2, Pisagua, Chile earthquake
Dynamic site characterization of areas affected by the 2017 Puebla-Mexico city earthquake
Flexural behavior of ungrouted post-tensioned concrete masonry beams with unbonded bars
From Multi-Risk Evaluation to Resilience Planning: The Case of Central Chilean Coastal Cities
Numerical modeling of cracking pattern's influence on the dynamic response of thickened tailings disposals=> a periodic approach
Simplified Evaluation of the Seismic Failure of an Old Wharf during the 2014 Mw 8.2 Pisagua, Chile, Earthquake
Dynamic modeling of Mataquito Bridge affected by liquefaction - induced lateral spreading
Geotechnical Aspects of the 20115 M-w 8.3 Illapel Megathrust Earthquake Sequence in Chile
Geotechnical Aspects of the 2015 Mw 8.3 Illapel Megathrust Earthquake Sequence in Chile
Liquefaction-induced lateral spread in Lo Rojas, Coronel, Chile. Field study and numerical modeling
Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spread in Lo Rojas, Coronel, Chile=> Field Study and Numerical Modeling
Reconnaissance of Two Liquefaction Sites Using Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Structure from Motion Computer Vision Following the April 1, 2014 Chile Earthquake
Seismic demand on piles in sites prone to liquefaction-induced lateral spreading
Stress at ultimate in unbonded tendons for ungrouted post-tensioned masonry beams
Stress at ultimate state in unbonded tendons for ungrouted post-tensioned masonry beams
Lateral spreading inducido por licuación en Lo Rojas, Coronel, estudio de terreno y modelo numérico
Lateral spreading inducido por licuación en Lo Rojas, Coronel, estudio de terreno y modelo numérico
Liquefaction mitigation using secant piles wall under a large water tank
Seismic response of a pile-supported excavation on Santiago gravel
Modelo Analítico del Comportamiento a Compresión de Bloques Huecos de Concreto
Modelo Analítico del Comportamiento a Compresión de Bloques Huecos de Concreto
Coseismie Tectonic Surface Deformation during the 2010 Maule, Chile, M-w 8.8 Earthquake
Earthquake-induced pressures on discontinuous piling support on Santiago gravel
Effects of Ground Failure on Bridges, Roads, and Railroads
Effects of Ground Failure on Buildings, Ports, and Industrial Facilities
Site Effects and Damage Patterns
Probabilistic Performance-Based Procedure to Evaluate Pile Foundations at Sites with Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Displacement
Seismic behavior of squat reinforced concrete shear walls
Seismic behavior of squat reinforced concrete shear walls

ConferencePaper (7)

Centrifuge study of the seismic response of embankments on liquefiable soils improved with dense granular columns
Dynamic behavior of a tall building with basements considering soil-structure interaction
Analysis of pile foundations affected by liquefaction and lateral spreading with pinning effect during the 2010 Maule Chile earthquake
Geophysical survey of two piers affected by liquefaction-induced lateral spreading for the 2010 Maule earthquake
Simplified evaluation of the seismic performance of three pile-supported bridges affected by liquefaction during the M8.8 Maule Chile earthquake
Numerical modeling of discontinuous piling support on Santiago gravel: Sequential excavation and dynamic response
Factors that affect the performance of bridge foundations undergoing liquefaction-induced lateral spreading

Proyecto (16)

Geo-Engineering Reconnaissance of the September 19, 2017, Puebla, Mexico, Earthquake
Supervisión y Control Optimizante de Relaves Empleando Tecnologías Emergentes
Geo-Engineering Reconnaissance of the September 16, 2015, Illapel Earthquake
Geo-Engineering Reconnaissance of the April 1, 2014, Pisagua Earthquake
Case Study of Three Piers affected by Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading for the 2010 Maule Earthquake
Centro Nacional de Investigación para la Gestión Integrada de Desastres Naturales
Desarrollo de plataforma de amenaza sísmica para el norte de Chile y propuesta de actualización de normas de diseño sismo-resistente=> Análisis de los efectos del terremoto del Maule 2010 y caracterización de terremotos tipo en el segmento Taltal-Arica
CASE STUDY OF THREE PILE-SUPPORTED BRIDGES AFFECTED BY LIQUEFACTION-INDUCED LATERAL SPREADING FOR THE M8.8 MAULE CHILE EARTHQUAKE
Geo-Engineering Reconnaissance of the February 27, 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake
INELASTIC SEISMIC PERFORMANCE AND DAMAGE CONTROL OF TALL FREE-PLAN BUILDINGS IN CHILE
Development of a Probabilistic Simplified Design Procedure for Assessing the Effects of Liquefaction and Lateral Spreading on Bridges
CONTROL DE VIBRACIONES EN ESTRUCTURAS ASIMETRICAS UTILIZANDO AISLADORES FRICCIONALES
Desarrollo, fabricación, ensayo, e implementacion de sistemas innovativos de reducción de vibraciones
DISENO SISMICO DE MUROS DE HORMIGON ARMADO
REPARACION DE NUDOS VIGA-COLUMNA, COLUMNAS CORTAS Y DINTELES DE HORMIGON ARMADO
REPARACION DE MUROS DE HORMIGON ARMADO.
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Christian Ledezma

Profesor Asociado

Departamento de Ingeniería Estructural y Geotécnica

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

5
Esteban Saez

Associate Professor

Structural and Geotechnical Engineering

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

3
Gonzalo Montalva

Associate Professor

Departamento de Ingeniería Civil

FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA, DEPTO. ING. CIVIL

Concepcion, Chile

2
Andres Tassara

Profesor Asociado

Department of Earth Sciences

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

Concepcion, Chile

1
Pilar Barria

Académica

Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y Conservación de la Naturaleza

Universidad de Chile

santiago, Chile

1
Rodrigo Cienfuegos

Director

Departamento de Ingeniería Hidráulica y Ambiental

CIGIDEN

Macul, Chile

1
Gabriel Candia

Profesor Asociado

Universidad del Desarrollo

Santiago, Chile

1
Carlos Bonilla

Profesor Titular

Departamento de Ingeniería Hidráulica y Ambiental

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Ruben Boroschek

DEPTO. DE ING. CIVIL, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS FÍSICAS Y MATEMÁTICAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Roberto Moris

Profesor asistente

Escuela de Arquitectura & Instituto de Estudios Urbanos y Territoriales

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Jorge Gironás

Associate Professor

Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engiineering

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Maricarmen Guerra

Profesor Asistente

Ingeniería Civil

Universidad de Concepción

Concepcion, Chile