Gerardo Araya Letelier

Cursos dictados los últimos cinco años.
Pregrado
Estructuras y procesos. CCL2381.

Taller de investigación en construcción civil. CCO3320.

Postgrado
Tecnología del hormigón avanzada. CCO3824. Hormigón con atributos de sustentabilidad. CCO3851

Materiales, tecnologías y sistemas de construcción.

Énfasis en:
Ingeniería sísmica basada en desempeño.
Materiales compuestos de construcción.
Tecnología del hormigón.
Valorización de residuos.

Artículos en revistas indexadas WoS/Scopus
2024

Véliz-Fadic, F. I., Rodríguez-Grau, G., Marín-Uribe, C. R., García-Giraldo, J. M., González-Palacio, L., & Araya-Letelier, G. (2024). Flexural performance assessment of the effect of the splice length of the Jupiter ray type made of radiata pine using computer-aided design and computer-assisted manufacturing. Construction and Building Materials, 449, 138272.
Guíñez, F., Santa María, H., Araya-Letelier, G., Lincoleo, J., & Palominos, F. (2024). Effect of mix dosage on rubberized concrete mechanical performance: A multivariable prediction model towards design provisions. Journal of Building Engineering, 90, 109451., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109451

Murillo, M., Sánchez, A., Gil, A., Araya-Letelier, G., Burbano, C., & Silva, Y. F. (2023). Use of animal fiber-reinforcement in construction materials: A review. Case Studies in Construction Materials, e02812., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02812

Silva, Y. F., Burbano-Garcia, C., Araya-Letelier, G., & González, M. (2024). Short-and long-term experimental performance of concrete with copper slag: Mechanical and physical properties assessment. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, e03302., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03302

Martinez, I., Gallegos, M. F., Araya-Letelier, G., & Lopez-Garcia, D. (2024). Impact of Probabilistic Modeling Alternatives on the Seismic Fragility Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Dual Wall–Frame Buildings towards Resilient Designs. Sustainability, 16(4), 1668., https://doi.org/10.3390/su16041668

Fernando Silva, Y., Delvasto, S., Valencia, W., & Araya-Letelier, G. (2024). Performance of Self-Compacting Concrete with Residue of Masonry and Recycled Aggregate under Sulfate Attack. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 36(1), 04023491., https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-15741

2023

Gallegos, M. F., Araya-Letelier, G., Lopez-Garcia, D., & Parra, P. F. Seismic collapse performance of high-rise RC dual system buildings in subduction zones. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18, e02042., https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040880

Gallegos, M. F., Araya-Letelier, G., Lopez-Garcia, D., & Parra, P. F. Collapse Assessment of Mid-Rise RC Dual Wall-Frame Buildings Subjected to Subduction Earthquakes. Buildings, 13(4), 880., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02042

Calderón, S., Sandoval, C., Araya-Letelier, G., and Aguilar, V. A detailed experimental mechanical characterization of multi-perforated clay brick masonry. Journal of Building Engineering, 63, part B, 105505, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105505

2022

Gallegos, M., Araya-Letelier, G., & Lopez-Garcia, D. Influence of statistical approaches on structural collapse potential assessment. In Proceedings of the 12th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (Vol. 27)., https://doi.org/ –

Burbano-Garcia, C., Araya-Letelier, G., Astroza, R., and Silva, Y. F. Adobe mixtures reinforced with fibrillated polypropylene fibers: Physical/mechanical/fracture/durability performance and its limits due to fiber clustering. Construction and Building Materials, 343, 128102, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128102

Calderón, S., Vargas, L., Sandoval, C., Araya-Letelier, G., and Milani, G. Shear design equation and updated fragility functions for partially grouted reinforced masonry shear walls. Journal of Building Engineering, 50, 104097, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.104097

Leszczyszyn, E., Heräjärvi, H., Verkasalo, E., Garcia-Jaca, J., Araya-Letelier, G., Lanvin, J. D., Bidzińska, B., Augustyniak-Wysocka, D., Kies, U., Calvillo, A., Wahlströmh, M., and Kouyoumji, J. L. The Future of Wood Construction: Opportunities and Barriers Based on Surveys in Europe and Chile. Sustainability, 14(7), 4358, https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074358

2021

Carrasco, M., Araya-Letelier, G., Velázquez, R., & Visconti, P. Image-Based Automated Width Measurement of Surface Cracking. Sensors, 21(22), 7534, https://doi.org/10.3390/s21227534

Silva, Y., Delvasto, S., Izquierdo, S. and Araya-Letelier, G. Short and long-term physical and mechanical characterization of self-compacting concrete made with masonry and concrete residue. Construction and Building Materials. Vol. 312, 125382, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125382

Zhang, Z., Murcia-Delso, J., Sandoval, C., Araya-Letelier, G., and Wang, F. In-plane shear strength and damage fragility functions for partially-grouted reinforced masonry walls with bond-beam reinforcement. Engineering Structures, 242, 112569, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112569

Calderón, S., Sandoval, C., Araya-Letelier, G., Inzunza, E., and Arnau, O. Influence of different design parameters on the seismic performance of partially grouted masonry shear walls. Engineering Structures, 239, 112058, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112058

Calderón, S., Sandoval, C., Araya-Letelier, G., Inzunza, E., and Milani, G. Quasi-static testing of concrete masonry shear walls with different horizontal reinforcement schemes. Journal of Building Engineering, 38, 102201, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102201

Sandoval, C., Serpell, R., Araya-Letelier, G., and Calderón, S. Shear capacity of single- and triple-thickness masonry panels strengthened by bed joint structural repointing. Construction and Building Materials, 286, 122925, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122925

Birrell, M., Astroza, R., Carreno, R., Restrepo, J.I., and Araya-Letelier, G. Bayesian parameter and joint probability distribution estimation for a hysteretic constitutive model of reinforcing steel. Structural Safety, 90, 102062, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.strusafe.2020.102062

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Burbano-Garcia, C., Concha-Riedel, J., Norambuena-Contreras, J., Concha, J. and Saavedra Flores, E.I. Experimental evaluation of adobe mixes reinforced with jute fibers. Construction and Building Materials, 276, 122127, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.122127

Burbano-Garcia, C., Hurtado, A., Silva, Y.F., Delvasto, S., and Araya-Letelier, G. Utilization of waste engine oil for expanded aggregate production and assessment of its influence on lightweight concrete properties. Construction and Building Materials, 273, 121677, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121677

Avudaiappan, S., Saavedra Flores, E. I., Araya-Letelier, G., Thomas, W., Raman, S., Murali, G., Amran, M., Karelina, M., Fediuk, R., and Vatin, N. Experimental investigation on composite deck slab made of cold-formed profiled steel sheeting, Metals, 11(2), 229, https://doi.org/10.3390/met11020229

Antico, F. C., Rojas, P., Briones, F., and Araya-Letelier, G. Animal fibers as water reservoirs for internal curing of mortars and their limits caused by fiber clustering. Construction and Building Materials, 267, 120918, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120918

2020

Gonzalez-Calderon, H., Araya-Letelier, G., Kunze, S., Burbano-Garcia, C., Reidel, U., Sandoval, C., Astroza, R., and Bas, F. Biopolymer-waste fiber reinforcement for earthen materials: capillarity, mechanical, impact and abrasion performance. Polymers, 12(8), 1819, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12081819

Concha-Riedel, J., Antico, F.C., Araya-Letelier, G. Mechanical damage similarities of adobe blocks reinforced with natural and industrial fibres. Materia-Rio de Janeriro, 25(4), https://doi.org/10.1590/s1517-707620200004.1206

Araya-Letelier, G., Gonzalez-Calderon, H., Kunze, S., Burbano-Garcia, C., Reidel, U., Sandoval, C., and Bas, F. Waste-based natural fiber reinforcement of adobe mixtures: physical, mechanical, damage and durability performance assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 273, 122806, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122806

Calderón, S., Vargas, L., Sandoval, C., and Araya-Letelier, G. Behavior of partially grouted concrete masonry walls under quasi-static lateral loading. Materials, 13(10), 2424, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13102424

2019

Araya-Letelier, G., Calderón, S., Sandoval, C., Sanhueza, M., and Murcia-Delso, J. Fragility Functions for Partially-Grouted Masonry Shear Walls with Bed-Joint Reinforcement. Engineering Structures, 191, 206-218, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.03.114

Araya-Letelier, G., Maturana, P., Carrasco, M., Antico, F.C., and Gómez, M.S. Mechanical-Damage Behavior of Mortars Reinforced with Recycled Polypropylene Fibers. Sustainability, 11(8), 2200, https://doi.org/10.3390/su11082200

Araya-Letelier, G., Parra, P., Lopez-Garcia, D., Garcia-Valdes, A., Candia, G., and Lagos, R. Collapse Risk Assessment of a Chilean Dual Wall-Frame Reinforced Concrete Office Building. Engineering Structures, 183, 770-779, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.006

Araya-Letelier, G., Concha-Riedel, J., Antico, F. C., and Sandoval, C. Experimental Mechanical-Damage Assessment of Earthen Mixes Reinforced with Micro Polypropylene Fibers. Construction and Building Materials, 198, 762-776, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.261

Araya-Letelier, G., Miranda, E., and Deierlein, G. Development and Testing of a Friction/Sliding Connection to Improve the Seismic Performance of Gypsum Partition Walls. Earthquake Spectra, 35(2), https://doi.org/10.1193/123117EQS270M

Fullenkamp, K., Montané, M., Cáceres, G., and Araya-Letelier, G. Review and Selection of EPCM as TES Materials for Building Applications. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 1-22, https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2018.1543307

2018

Araya-Letelier, G., Concha-Riedel, J., Antico, F. C., Valdés, C., and Cáceres, G. Influence of New Natural Fiber Dosage and Length on Adobe Mixes Damage-Mechanical Behavior. Construction and Building Materials, 174, 645-655, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.04.151

2017

Antico, F.C., Wiener, M.J., Araya-Letelier, G., and Gonzalez, R. Eco-bricks: A Sustainable Substitute for Construction Materials. Revista de la Construcción/Journal of Construction, 16(3), 518-526, https://doi.org/10.7764/RDLC.16.3.518

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F. C., Carrasco, M., Rojas, P., and García-Herrera, C. M. Effectiveness of New Natural Fibers on Damage-Mechanical Performance of Mortar. Construction and Building Materials, 152, 672-682, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.07.072

2016

Cataldo Born, M., Araya Letelier, G., and Pabón, C. Obstacles and Motivations for Earthbag Social Housing in Chile: Energy, Environment, Economic and Codes Implications. Revista de la Construcción/Journal of Construction, 15(3), 17-26, http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-915X2016000300002

2014

Cáceres, G., Nasirov, S., Zhang, H., and Araya-Letelier, G. Residential Solar PV Planning in Santiago, Chile: Incorporating the PM10 Parameter. Sustainability, 7(1), 422-440, https://doi.org/10.3390/su7010422

2008

Carvajal, A., Araya, G., and Maturana, P. Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Possibilities of Real Reinforced Concrete Structure. Revista de la Construcción/Journal of Construction, 7(1), 105-111

Libros y capítulos de libros
2020

Vargas, L., Sandoval, C., Ramírez, P., Araya-Letelier, G., Calderón, S. Chapter 8: Shear strength prediction of partially-grouted concrete masonry walls with openings. In: Jan Kubica, Arkadiusz Kwiecień, Łukasz Bednarz, editors. Brick and Block Masonry-From Historical to Sustainable Masonry. Taylor and Francis Group; 2020, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003098508-143

Calderón, S., Sandoval, C., Inzunza-Araya, E., Araya-Letelier, G., Vargas, L. Chapter 6: Influence of horizontal reinforcement type on shear strength of hollow concrete block masonry shear walls. In: Jan Kubica, Arkadiusz Kwiecień, Łukasz Bednarz, editors. Brick and Block Masonry-From Historical to Sustainable Masonry. Taylor and Francis Group; 2020, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003098508-1431

2019

Concha-Riedel, J., Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Reidel, U., and Glade, A. Chapter 24: Influence of Jute Fibers to Improve Flexural Toughness, Impact Resistance and Drying Shrinkage Cracking in Adobe Mixes: Methods and Protocols. In: B.V. Venkatarama Reddy; Monto Mani; Pete Walker, editors. Earthen Dwellings and Structures. Current status in their adoption. Singapore: Springer; 2019. p. 269-278, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-5883-8_24

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Concha-Riedel, J., Glade, A., and Wiener, M. J. Chapter 23: Effectiveness of Polypropylene Fibers on Impact and Shrinkage Cracking Behavior of Adobe Mixes: Methods and Protocols. In B.V. Venkatarama Reddy; Monto Mani; Pete Walker, editors. Earthen Dwellings and Structures. Current status in their adoption. Singapore: Springer; 2019. p. 257-267, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-5883-8_23

Artículos en conferencias
2023

Guzmán, C., Araya-Letelier, G., Astroza, R., Miranda, E., & Gallegos, M. F. Desarrollo de curvas de fragilidad de paneles de yeso-cartón y estructura metálica con conexiones atornilladas y adhesivas.

Gallegos, M. F., Araya-Letelier, G., Lopez-Garcia, D., & Hutt, C. M. (2023). Evaluating the Impact of Fluid Viscous Dampers on the Seismic Collapse and Loss Assessment of Chilean RC Dual Wall-Frame Buildings. In Proceedings of the “Canadian-Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering “. Vancouver, Canada.

2022

Gallegos, M., Araya-Letelier, G., Lopez-García, D., and Parra, P. Comparative seismic collapse assessment of Chilean code-conforming RC dual wall-frame buildings. In 12th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Salt Lake City, USA.

2020

Concha-Riedel, J., Antico, F.C., Araya-Letelier, G., López-Querol, S., and Rojas, P. Effect of clay and fine content on physical and mechanical behavior of adobe blocks. In 19° Congreso Internacional de Metalurgia y Materiales, Valdivia, Chile

Concha-Riedel, J., Antico, F.C., and Araya-Letelier, G. Mechanical and damage assessment of different fibers on reinforced adobe blocks. In 19° Congreso Internacional de Metalurgia y Materiales, Valdivia, Chile

2019

Araya-Letelier, G., Maturana, P., Gomez, M., Carrasco, M., Antico, F. C., and Burbano, C. Desempeño fracto-mecánico de morteros reforzados con fibras plásticas recicladas. In XIV Congreso Internacional de Patología y Recuperación de Estructuras, Salta, Argentina

Araya-Letelier, G., Duy, E., Reidel, U., Kunze, S., Burbano, C., and Saavedra, E. Bloques de adobe reforzados transversalmente con plástico de botellas recicladas. In XIV Congreso Internacional de Patología y Recuperación de Estructuras, Salta, Argentina

Araya-Letelier, G., Carrasco, M., Burbano, C., Kunze, S., Reidel, U., and Gutierrez, M. Control de fisuración de mezclas de adobe reforzado con fibras sintéticas y naturales. In XIV Congreso Internacional de Patología y Recuperación de Estructuras, Salta, Argentina

Sanhueza, M., Araya-Letelier, G., Calderón, S., Sandoval, C., and Murcia-Delso, J. Development of Seismic Fragility Functions of Partially-Grouted Masonry Shear Walls. In XII Congreso Chileno de Sismología e Ingeniería Sísmica, Valdivia, Chile

Araya-Letelier, G., Parra, P., Lopez-Garcia, D., Garcia-Valdes, A., Candia, G., and Lagos, R. Evaluación de la Probabilidad de Colapso de un Edificio de Oficinas Chileno de Hormigón Armado Debido a Actividad Sísmica. In XII Congreso Chileno de Sismología e Ingeniería Sísmica, Valdivia, Chile

2018

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Concha-Riedel, J., Reidel, U., and Wiener, M. J. Propiedades Mecánicas y de Fractura de Tierra Reforzada con Nueva Fibra Natural. In 18th Seminario Iberoamericano de Arquitectura y Construcción con Tierra, La Antigua, Guatemala

Araya-Letelier, G., Concha-Riedel, J., Antico, F.C., Glade, A., and Wiener, M. J. Influencia de Fibras de Polipropileno en Tenacidad y Control de Fisuración de Mezclas de Adobe. In 18th Seminario Iberoamericano de Arquitectura y Construcción con Tierra, La Antigua, Guatemala

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Concha-Riedel, J., Reidel, U., and Glade, A. Efecto de Dosis y Largos de Fibras de Yute en Desempeño Mecánico y de Fractura de Tierra Reforzada. In 18th Seminario Iberoamericano de Arquitectura y Construcción con Tierra, La Antigua, Guatemala

Concha-Riedel, J., Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Reidel, U., and Glade, A. Incorporation of Jute Fibers to Improve Flexural Toughness, Impact Resistance and Drying Shrinkage Cracking of Adobe Mixes. In The International Symposium on Earthen Structures, Bangalore, India

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Concha-Riedel, J., Glade, A., and Wiener, M. J. Effectiveness of Polypropylene Fibers on Impact and Shrinkage Cracking Behavior of Adobe Mixes. In The International Symposium on Earthen Structures, Bangalore, India

Saavedra Flores, E., Guzmán, C., Yañez, S., Pina, J., and Araya-Letelier, G. Multi-Scale Structural Mechanics for the Modelling of Cross-Laminated Timber Buildings. In The 6th European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM 6), Glasgow, UK

Calderon, S., Vargas, L., Sandoval, C., and Araya-Letelier, G. Behavior of Partially Grouted Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls Built with Concrete blocks and Clay Bricks: A Comparative Study. In The 10th International Masonry Conference, Milan, Italy

Araya-Letelier, G., Parra, P., Lopez-Garcia, D., Garcia-Valdes, A., Candia, G., and Lagos, R. Collapse Assessment of a Chilean Code-Conforming Reinforced Concrete Office Building. In The 11th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Los Angeles, USA

2017

Araya-Letelier, G., Antico, F.C., Urzua, J., and Bravo, R. Physical-Mechanical Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Incorporating Pig Hair. In The 2nd International Conference on Bio-based Building Materials, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Antico, F.C., Wiener, M.J., Araya-Letelier, G., and Durán, D. Eco-bricks: A Construction Time Capsule for Inorganic Materials with Potential of Being Recycled. In The 2nd International Conference on Bio-based Building Materials, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Araya-Letelier, G., and Eads, L. Simplified Methodology to Estimate Earthquake-Induced Expected Life Cycle Costs of Low-Rise Steel Buildings. In The 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Santiago, Chile

2012

Araya-Letelier, G., and Miranda, E. Novel Sliding/Frictional Connections for Improved Seismic Performance of Gypsum Wallboard Partitions. In The 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal

Internos
2020-2021

Valorization of agroindustry-waste as fiber reinforcement to enhance cracking and fire resistance of concrete. Concurso Interdisciplina UC. Grant 190041. Investigador principal.

Externos
2024-2026 Proyecto IT24I0017: Bases de diseño para la utilización de fibras como refuerzo en elementos estructurales de hormigón sometidos a flexión Fondef IT. Co-investigador 2021-2024

Seismic collapse assessment of cross-laminated timber buildings by multi-scale modelling techniques. Fondecyt Regular. Co-Investigador.

2021-2023

Bases de diseño y recomendaciones para la actualización de la norma chilena NCh1928 – Albañilería Armada. Una contribución basada en caracterización experimental y micro-modelación detallada. Fondef Idea-Etapa II. Grant N°17I10264. Director alterno.

2021-2023

Development of valorized-micro fibers from agroindustry to enhance hydration, crack control and fire resistance of concrete. IX Concurso I+D para Innovar para Investigadores Jóvenes. Director.

2019-2022

Performance-based earthquake engineering design of structural and non-structural building components in Chile to reduce life-cycle costs. Fondecyt de Iniciación. Grant 11191194. Investigador principal.

2019-2023

Building a sustainable joint between rural and urban areas through circular and innovative Wood construction value chains (BASAJAUN). Horizon 2020. Grant N°862942. Investigador principal en Chile.

2018-2019

Bases de diseño y recomendaciones para la actualización de la norma chilena NCh1928 – Albañilería Armada. Una contribución basada en caracterización experimental y micro-modelación detallada. Fondef Idea-Etapa I. Grant N°17I10264. Co-Investigador.

2021

Mejor artículo del año 2019 de la Revista Earthquake Spectra (Outstanding Earthquake Spectra Paper Award), Earthquake Engineering Research Center (EERI). California, Estados Unidos.

2016

Reconocimiento a la contribución institucional, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Santiago, Chile.

2013

Reconocimiento a la docencia, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencis, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Santiago, Chile

2008-2012

Beca para estudios de doctorado (Ph.D.), Stanford University. California, Estados Unidos.

Beca para estudios de doctorado (Ph.D.), Fulbright Chile. Santiago, Chile.

2006

Mejor promedio de título, Escuela de Construcción Civil, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.

Mejor examen de título, Escuela de Construcción Civil, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.

2001-2005

Mejor desempeño académico, Escuela de Construcción Civil, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.

2001

Mejor puntaje de selección, Escuela de Construcción Civil, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile

2022

Innovación en materiales cementicios suplementarios: Balanceando sustentabilidad con desempeño técnico. Columna de opinión. Edición especial cementos y hormigones. El Mercurio. Miércoles 23 de noviembre 2022.

2021

La sustentabilidad es el principal desafío que enfrenta la construcción. Columna de opinión. Edición especial cementos y hormigones. El Mercurio. Miércoles 17 de noviembre 2021.

2021

Académico de Construcción Civil gana premio a mejor paper del año en la revista Earthquake Spectra.
https://www.uc.cl/noticias/academico-de-construccion-civil-uc-gana-el-premio-a-mejor-paper-del-ano-2019-de-la-prestigiosa-revista-earthquake-spectra/