A Proposed design of a Disaster Resilient Four -Storey Reinforced Concrete Evacuation Center in Lucena City

Considering the physical characteristics of country due to its location; being on ring of fire, typhoons, earquakes and related natural occurrence resulting to loss of lives and destruction of physical properties and others a need for strong resilient structures that could withstand this calamities arise. The main objective of this project study is to produce and develop a design that ensures the safety and the approachability of the center to prevent loss of life and lessen the damages brought by natural disasters and create an environment-friendly and comfortable place for people in need of help and shade. The study concentrates on the desgn development of Disaster Resilient Four-Storey Reinforced Concrete Evacuation Center based on design codes, standards and specification required in the structure components, design computation of the proposed structure using Ultimate Strength Design, National Building Code of the Philippines, National Structural Code of the Philippines, and existing laws and regulations of Lucena City, Engineering Office. Using simple costing method in estimating the quantity of materials, the researchers arrive to the probable cost of the Disaster Resilient Four-Storey Reinforced Concrete Evacuation Center P 30,627,340.54 pesos. The researchers recommend the implementation of the construction of the proposed design of the Disaster Resilient Four-Storey Reinforced Concrete Evacuation Center with the location to be taken into consideration.