Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of AEC Building in MSEUF Lucena Campus located at Brgy. Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City

This study assessed the Seismic Vulnerability of the AEC Building at the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) in Lucena Campus. Due to its location in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines must take strict seismic safety measures. The University's educational hub, the AEC Building, was carefully assessed for structural integrity and safety, The investigation measured the building's structural members' compressive strength using the non-destructive Rebound Hammer Test, showing its structural performance and integrity. Structural and Seismic applications like STAAD.Pro and SAP2000 were used to conduct Perform and Pushover Analyses, determine the building's seismic behavior and identify potential weaknesses, The assessment showed that the AEC building satisfied the crites of NSCP 2015 in soft story and story drift, confirming its earthquake resistance. Most areas of the AEC Building achieved an immediate Occupancy (10) performance level, suggesting it will stay operational after seismic event. Howover, retrofitting was necessary in certain areas, especially the Life Safety (LS) performance level. it is crucial for protecting occupants from severe injuries and death during and after earthquakes. In conclusion. the study emphasized the importance of regularly assessing the seismic vulnerability of old, existing educational buildings like the AEC Building. It provided a flowchart for recommendations for retrofitting and mapping vulnerable areas to improve its safety and resilience.