Masonry infill (MI) increases the initial stiffness of reinforced concrete RC frames. Behavior of MI is difficult to predict because of significant variations in material properties and because of failure modes that are brittle in nature.
This document provides an overview of a short course on seismic design of reinforced and confined masonry buildings. The course will cover the Simplified Method and Wide Column Model for seismic analysis. The Simplified Method is based on distributing lateral seismic forces to shear walls and checking if the total wall shear strength exceeds demand. It makes assumptions about wall behavior and rigid diaphragms. Seismic force demand and distribution to individual walls is also discussed. The document provides background on the theoretical basis and definitions key terms like wall density index. Tables with recommended wall density index values for different building parameters in India are also included.
Analysis of rc frame with and without masonry infill wall with different stif...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Influence of Modeling Masonry Infill on Seismic Performance of Multi-Storeyed...ijsrd.com
Masonry infilled RC frames are the most common type of structures used for multi-storeyed constructions in the developing countries, even in those which are located in seismically active regions also. Masonry infill walls are mainly used to increase the stiffness and strength of R C framed buildings. R C framed building with open first storey is known as soft storey, which performs poorly during earthquakes. A similar soft storey effect can also appear top storey level if it is used as service storey. The soft storey located in the upper part of the multistorey building does not significantly affect. To observe the effect of masonry infill panel, it is modeled as an equivalent double diagonal strut. In this study 7 models are taken were analyzed with two different techniques of modelling of masonry infill wall with L type of shear wall when subjected to earthquake loading. The results of masonry infill show more stiffness than the strut modeling technique. It is observed that, providing infill wall and shear wall improves earthquake resistant behavior of the structure and also the effect of water pressure, an attempt is made to develop relationship between strength and stiffness ratios for linear trend line.
Seismic Analysis of regular & Irregular RCC frame structuresDaanish Zama
This document discusses seismic analysis of regular and irregular reinforced concrete framed buildings. It analyzes 4 building models - a regular 4-story building, a stiffness irregular building with a soft ground story, and two vertically irregular buildings with setbacks on the 3rd floor and 2nd/3rd floors. Static analysis was performed to compare bending moments, shear forces, story drifts, and joint displacements. Results showed irregular buildings experienced higher seismic demands. The regular building performed best, with the single setback building also performing well. Irregular configurations increase seismic effects and should be minimized in design.
Seismic Analysis of Multistoreyed RC Building Due to Mass Irregularity by Tim...IRJET Journal
This document presents a study on the seismic analysis of a 12-story reinforced concrete building with and without mass irregularity using time history analysis. The building is modeled and analyzed using ETABS software considering the Bhuj earthquake record. Lead rubber bearings are designed and used as base isolators. Parameters like base shear, time period, and story displacement are compared for regular and irregular buildings with fixed base and base isolated conditions. The results show that base isolation is effective in reducing base shear by up to 49% and increasing time period, while mass irregularity increases base shear and time period compared to the regular fixed base building.
Behaviour of reinforced concrete frame with in fill walls under seismic loads...IAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study on the behavior of reinforced concrete frames with masonry infill walls under seismic loads. Five models of a 10-story reinforced concrete building were analyzed using ETABS software: a bare frame, a fully infilled frame, and frames with different infill wall configurations. The results show that infill walls increase the lateral stiffness and strength of the frame, reducing displacements and member forces. However, openings in infill walls decrease stiffness. A higher Young's modulus for the infill material further increases stiffness. The analysis provides insights into how the structural response is affected by infill wall properties.
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Steel Moment Resisting Frame due to Infil...IDES Editor
Steel moment resisting frame with open first storey
(soft storey) is known to perform well compared with the RC
frames during strong earthquake shaking. The presence of
masonry infill wall influences the overall behavior of the
structure when subjected to lateral forces, when masonry infill
are considered to interact with their surrounding frames the
lateral stiffness and lateral load carrying capacity of structure
largely increase. In this paper, the seismic vulnerability of
building with soft storey is shown with an example of G+10
three dimensional (3D) steel frame. The open first storey is
an important functional requirement of almost all the urban
multi-storey buildings, and hence, cannot be eliminated.
Hence some special measures need to be adopted for this
specific situation. The under-lying principle of any solution
to this problem is in increasing the stiffness’s of the first
storey such that the first storey stiffness is at least 50% as
stiff as the second storey, i.e., soft first storeys are to be avoided,
and providing adequate lateral strength in the first storey. In
this paper, stiffness balancing is proposed between the first
and second storey of a steel moment resisting frame building
with open first storey and brick infills as described in models.
A simple example building is analyzed by modeling it with
nine different methods. The stiffness effect on the first storey
is demonstrated through the lateral displacement profile of
the building.
Lateral Load Analysis of Shear Wall and Concrete Braced Multi-Storeyed R.C Fr...ijsrd.com
This document analyzes the lateral load performance of different reinforced concrete frame models of a 12-story building using structural analysis software. Eight models are considered: a bare frame, fully infilled frame, frames infilled except the ground floor, and frames with shear walls, core walls or bracing in different configurations. Dynamic analysis shows fundamental periods are lowest for models with shear walls or bracing. Base shear and story drifts are highest for the bare frame and reduced by over 60% for infilled models. Models with ground soft-first story have increased drift, but shear walls or bracing can reduce drift by over 80% compared to the bare frame. Story displacements also decrease significantly with infilling or lateral load resisting elements.
This document provides an overview of a short course on seismic design of reinforced and confined masonry buildings. The course will cover the Simplified Method and Wide Column Model for seismic analysis. The Simplified Method is based on distributing lateral seismic forces to shear walls and checking if the total wall shear strength exceeds demand. It makes assumptions about wall behavior and rigid diaphragms. Seismic force demand and distribution to individual walls is also discussed. The document provides background on the theoretical basis and definitions key terms like wall density index. Tables with recommended wall density index values for different building parameters in India are also included.
Analysis of rc frame with and without masonry infill wall with different stif...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Influence of Modeling Masonry Infill on Seismic Performance of Multi-Storeyed...ijsrd.com
Masonry infilled RC frames are the most common type of structures used for multi-storeyed constructions in the developing countries, even in those which are located in seismically active regions also. Masonry infill walls are mainly used to increase the stiffness and strength of R C framed buildings. R C framed building with open first storey is known as soft storey, which performs poorly during earthquakes. A similar soft storey effect can also appear top storey level if it is used as service storey. The soft storey located in the upper part of the multistorey building does not significantly affect. To observe the effect of masonry infill panel, it is modeled as an equivalent double diagonal strut. In this study 7 models are taken were analyzed with two different techniques of modelling of masonry infill wall with L type of shear wall when subjected to earthquake loading. The results of masonry infill show more stiffness than the strut modeling technique. It is observed that, providing infill wall and shear wall improves earthquake resistant behavior of the structure and also the effect of water pressure, an attempt is made to develop relationship between strength and stiffness ratios for linear trend line.
Seismic Analysis of regular & Irregular RCC frame structuresDaanish Zama
This document discusses seismic analysis of regular and irregular reinforced concrete framed buildings. It analyzes 4 building models - a regular 4-story building, a stiffness irregular building with a soft ground story, and two vertically irregular buildings with setbacks on the 3rd floor and 2nd/3rd floors. Static analysis was performed to compare bending moments, shear forces, story drifts, and joint displacements. Results showed irregular buildings experienced higher seismic demands. The regular building performed best, with the single setback building also performing well. Irregular configurations increase seismic effects and should be minimized in design.
Seismic Analysis of Multistoreyed RC Building Due to Mass Irregularity by Tim...IRJET Journal
This document presents a study on the seismic analysis of a 12-story reinforced concrete building with and without mass irregularity using time history analysis. The building is modeled and analyzed using ETABS software considering the Bhuj earthquake record. Lead rubber bearings are designed and used as base isolators. Parameters like base shear, time period, and story displacement are compared for regular and irregular buildings with fixed base and base isolated conditions. The results show that base isolation is effective in reducing base shear by up to 49% and increasing time period, while mass irregularity increases base shear and time period compared to the regular fixed base building.
Behaviour of reinforced concrete frame with in fill walls under seismic loads...IAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study on the behavior of reinforced concrete frames with masonry infill walls under seismic loads. Five models of a 10-story reinforced concrete building were analyzed using ETABS software: a bare frame, a fully infilled frame, and frames with different infill wall configurations. The results show that infill walls increase the lateral stiffness and strength of the frame, reducing displacements and member forces. However, openings in infill walls decrease stiffness. A higher Young's modulus for the infill material further increases stiffness. The analysis provides insights into how the structural response is affected by infill wall properties.
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Steel Moment Resisting Frame due to Infil...IDES Editor
Steel moment resisting frame with open first storey
(soft storey) is known to perform well compared with the RC
frames during strong earthquake shaking. The presence of
masonry infill wall influences the overall behavior of the
structure when subjected to lateral forces, when masonry infill
are considered to interact with their surrounding frames the
lateral stiffness and lateral load carrying capacity of structure
largely increase. In this paper, the seismic vulnerability of
building with soft storey is shown with an example of G+10
three dimensional (3D) steel frame. The open first storey is
an important functional requirement of almost all the urban
multi-storey buildings, and hence, cannot be eliminated.
Hence some special measures need to be adopted for this
specific situation. The under-lying principle of any solution
to this problem is in increasing the stiffness’s of the first
storey such that the first storey stiffness is at least 50% as
stiff as the second storey, i.e., soft first storeys are to be avoided,
and providing adequate lateral strength in the first storey. In
this paper, stiffness balancing is proposed between the first
and second storey of a steel moment resisting frame building
with open first storey and brick infills as described in models.
A simple example building is analyzed by modeling it with
nine different methods. The stiffness effect on the first storey
is demonstrated through the lateral displacement profile of
the building.
Lateral Load Analysis of Shear Wall and Concrete Braced Multi-Storeyed R.C Fr...ijsrd.com
This document analyzes the lateral load performance of different reinforced concrete frame models of a 12-story building using structural analysis software. Eight models are considered: a bare frame, fully infilled frame, frames infilled except the ground floor, and frames with shear walls, core walls or bracing in different configurations. Dynamic analysis shows fundamental periods are lowest for models with shear walls or bracing. Base shear and story drifts are highest for the bare frame and reduced by over 60% for infilled models. Models with ground soft-first story have increased drift, but shear walls or bracing can reduce drift by over 80% compared to the bare frame. Story displacements also decrease significantly with infilling or lateral load resisting elements.
Determination of period of vibration of buildings with open stilt floor and s...eSAT Journals
Abstract To estimate the natural period of vibration, codes consign the empirical formula that solely relies on height of the structure. Present dissertation is carried out considering aspects such as building material, type of structure and structural dimensions. The foremost objective of the present systematic study has led to a simplified period-height equation for use in the seismic evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, taking due significance of the existence of stilt floors and shear walls. Current study also highlights the criteria that affects the period of vibration. The period of vibration which has been procured in this study represents the time period of first mode of vibration. This article comprises the seismic response of structures on different types of soil. The parameters considered for the given study are three different types of soil i.e., soft soil, medium soil and hard rock for high seismic zone and different building irregularities as per IS: 1893-2002 for 10, 15, 20 storey buildings. The analytical models for the modulus study are modeled through ETABS.V.9.2. Various parametric studies are carried out to determine the fundamental time period of the structures. These ameliorate formulas to determine the fundamental time period are developed using nonlinear regression analysis through ORIGIN pro software. The generalized equation finally obtained can be used in general form to calculate the time period of structures with open stilt floor and shear walls irrespective of soil types, seismic zone or building height. Keywords- Time period, open stilt floor, Shear walls, Irregularities in buildings, nonlinear regression
The document proposes research to analyze the seismic performance of reinforced concrete buildings with and without masonry infill panels through dynamic analysis and comparison of methods. The research aims to demonstrate the importance of including infill walls in seismic design by comparing bare frame structures to partially and fully infilled frames using analytical and computer models. The results could help reduce risks of collapsed structures in earthquakes by providing a better understanding of how infill walls affect structural behavior.
IRJET- A Research on Comparing the Effect of Seismic Waves on Multistoried Bu...IRJET Journal
The document compares the effect of seismic waves on multistoried buildings with and without shear walls and flanged concrete columns. Three 10-story building models are analyzed using STAAD Pro: Model 1 without seismic resisting structures, Model 2 with concentrically located shear walls along the exterior, and Model 3 with flanged concrete columns along the exterior. Model 2 and 3 experience approximately 10% less lateral force and base shear compared to Model 1. Introducing shear walls or flanged columns improves seismic performance by increasing stiffness and reducing displacements, stresses, and forces in the building. While shear walls provide the greatest stability, flanged columns also enhance seismic resistance and may be more economical for some applications.
A comparative study of the effect of infill walls on seismic performance of reiIAEME Publication
This document discusses a comparative study on the effect of infill walls on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete buildings. It summarizes different approaches to modeling infill walls as equivalent diagonal struts, including elastic analysis, ultimate load, plastic analysis, and finite element analysis approaches. The key findings are that infill walls reduce displacements and time period while increasing base shear. Modeling the strength and stiffness of infill walls is important for accurately analyzing seismic behavior, as ignoring infill walls can lead to unconservative design of soft-story buildings.
Seismic performance of r c buildings on sloping grounds with different types ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Structure are highly susceptible to serve damages in earthquake scenario, so choosing an appropriate lateral force resisting
bracing systems will have a significant effect on performance of the structure. So this present study is aimed at evaluating and
comparing various types of eccentric steel bracings for 12 storey RC frame building resisting on sloping ground configurations.
For this 5 types of bracing systems like X-Bracing, Diagonal bracing, K- bracing, V-bracing and inverted V bracing are
considered on the outer periphery of the buildings with step back and set back – step back type configurations are modeled and
analyzed. The models are compared for different aspects within the structure, such as the maximum storey displacement, base
shear, storey drift and storey shear, the structure is analyzed for seismic zone V and medium soil condition as per IS 1893:2002
using ETABS software. Results conclude that on sloping ground due to irregularity on ground surface, the structures are more
vulnerable to earthquakes. Hence use of eccentric steel bracing is an effective and economical way to resist earthquake forces,
Inverted V type bracing performs well compared to other bracing types. By using inverted V type bracing in step back buildings
types maximum storey displacement of 70% and storey drift of 66% are obtained. Similarly for setback – step back configuration
maximum storey displacement of 74% and storey drift of 70% are obtained respectively.
Keywords: X-Bracing, Diagonal Bracing, K- Bracing, V-Bracing and Inverted V Bracing
IRJET-Effective Location Of Shear Walls and Bracings for Multistoried BuildingIRJET Journal
This document analyzes the effectiveness of different structural configurations for resisting lateral loads in a 10-story building subject to seismic activity. Two structural models are considered: a normal building frame and a dual system with shear walls and bracings placed at the building corners. Both models are analyzed using time history analysis in STAAD-Pro. Results show that the dual system experiences significantly less lateral deflection, with displacements reduced by 86-89% compared to the normal frame building. Additionally, the dual system sees only minor reductions in maximum shear force and bending moment compared to the normal frame building. Therefore, the dual system with corner shear walls and bracings provides greatly enhanced seismic performance over a normal framed building.
Effect of vertical discontinuity of columns in r.c frames subjected to differ...eSAT Journals
Abstract Majority of structural systems are designed with various levels of irregularities in accordance with architectural requirements in order to produce aesthetic buildings. Irregular structures come into being due to discontinuity in mass, stiffness and strength in elevation and due to asymmetric geometrical conCharturation on plane. One of the irregularities in elevation is discontinuity of columns. In the present study, effects of the structural irregularity which is produced by the discontinuity of a columns in RC space frames subjected to different wind loads was investigated. Investigation was carried out for R.C space frames, with and without vertical discontinuity of columns for G+5, G+10 & G+15 storeys, assumed to be located in different wind zones in India. Both regular and irregular structures were analysed using STAADPro. From the study, it was concluded that frames without vertical discontinuity of the columns having more stiffness when compared to frames with vertical discontinuity of columns. Keywords: Structural irregularity, Vertical discontinuity, Discontinuity of columns, Wind loads.
Review paper on seismic responses of multistored rcc building with mass irreg...eSAT Journals
Abstract
From past earthquakes it is proved that many of structure are totally or partially damaged due to earthquake. So, it is necessary to determine seismic responses of such buildings. There are different techniques of seismic analysis of structure. Time history analysis is one of the important techniques for structural seismic analysis generally the evaluated structural response is non-linear in nature. For such type of analysis, a representative earthquake time history is required. In this project work seismic analysis of RCC buildings with mass irregularity at different floor level are carried out. Here for analysis different time histories have been used. This paper highlights the effect of mass irregularity on different floor in RCC buildings with time history and analysis is done by using ETABS software.
Keywords: Seismic Analysis, Time History Analysis, Base Shear, Storey Shear, Story Displacement.
Performance of shear wall building during seismic excitationsIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study on the performance of shear wall buildings during seismic excitations. The study analyzed a 25-story building located in seismic zone 3, comparing the performance of two models: one with an L-shaped shear wall and one with a core-type shear wall. Time history analyses found that the building with the L-shaped wall experienced greater maximum displacement than the building with the core wall. Thus, providing shear walls as a core type can reduce story drift. Additionally, as the height of the building increases, shear walls absorb more lateral force than frames. Previous studies have also shown that shear walls with flanges perform better than walls without due to interaction between the flange and web.
EFFECT OF POSITIONING OF RC SHEAR WALLS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES ON SEISMIC PERFOR...IAEME Publication
The buildings situated on hill slopes in earthquake prone areas are generally irregular, torsionally coupled. Hence, subjected to severe damage when affected by earthquake ground motion. Such buildings have mass & stiffness varying along the vertical & horizontal planes, resulting the center of mass & center of rigidity do not coincide on various floors, they demand torsional analysis, in addition to lateral forces under the action of earthquakes. This study compels with a studies on the seismic behavior of buildings resting on sloping ground with a shear walls. It is observed that the seismic behavior of buildings on sloping ground differ from other buildings.
EFFECT OF SHEAR WALL AREA ON SEISMIC BEHAVIOR OF MULTI STORIED BUILDINGS WITH...Ijripublishers Ijri
The advances in three-dimensional structural analysis and computing resources have allowed the efficient
and safe design of increasingly taller structures. These structures are the consequence of increasing urban
densification and economic viability. The trend towards progressively taller structures has demanded a shift
from the traditional strength based design approach of buildings to a focus on constraining the overall motion
of the structure. Structural engineers have responded to this challenge of lateral control with a myriad
of systems that achieve motion control while adhering to the overall architectural vision.
Reinforced Concrete (RC) wall-frame buildings are widely recommended for urban construction in areas
with high seismic hazard. Presence of structural walls imparts a large stiffness to the lateral-force resisting
system of the building. Proper detailing of walls can also lead to ductile behavior of such structures during
strong earthquake shaking. One of the major parameters influencing the seismic behavior of wall-frame
buildings is the wall-area ratio. Thus shear wall area ratio is set as a key parameter which needs to be investigated
in this analytical study.
IRJET- Comparative Analysis of Regular and Irregular Configuration of Mul...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes the response of regular and irregularly configured multistory buildings in medium soil and various seismic zones. A 30-story building is modeled in ETABS software with both regular and irregular configurations. The models are analyzed using response spectrum analysis in seismic zones II and V. Results show that the irregular building experiences higher story displacements, drifts, forces, and accelerations compared to the regular building. The regular building has higher story stiffness and lower base shear. Therefore, irregular configurations perform poorer under earthquake loading with increased damage potential.
ANALYSIS OF SOFT STOREY FOR MULTI STORYED BUILDING IN ZONE-4Ijripublishers Ijri
This document analyzes the soft story effect in multi-story buildings located in seismic zone 4 of India. A soft story is defined as a story with significantly less stiffness than adjacent stories, often due to large open spaces. The document describes a model of a 21-story building analyzed using ETABS software. Results show increased displacement and drift when soft stories are located at lower floors compared to upper floors. Design of structural elements in soft stories must account for increased lateral loads during earthquakes. Providing shear walls can increase story stiffness and improve seismic performance of buildings with soft stories.
This document summarizes a thesis analyzing the seismic performance of a 13-story building model with and without shear walls. Two models are considered: a bare frame structure and a shear wall frame structure. Both models are analyzed using ETABS software under wind and earthquake loading conditions in Seismic Zone III. The results show that the shear wall structure performs much better in terms of limiting lateral displacement, storey drift, and increasing stiffness and strength. It is concluded that the shear wall frame structure provides more reliable performance against lateral loads.
STUDY ON SEISMIC EFFECT OF HIGH RISE BUILDING SHEAR WALL/WALL WITHOUT SHEAR WALLIAEME Publication
This document analyzes the seismic effects on high-rise buildings with and without shear walls in zones II and III. Analytical models of G+5, G+10, and G+15 buildings were created in STAAD Pro and analyzed using the equivalent static method. Results show that lateral displacement is less in buildings with special moment resisting frames (SMRF) using shear walls compared to ordinary moment resisting frames (OMRF) without shear walls. The maximum difference in storey drift between SMRF and OMRF increases from 0.15% for G+5 to 0.66% for G+15 buildings in zone III, and from 0.04% to 0.41% respectively in zone II.
Seismic Capacity Comparisons of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Between Standar...drboon
Earthquakes are cause of serious damage through the building. Therefore, moment resistant frame buildings are widely used as lateral resisting system. Generally three types of moment resisting frames are designed namely Special ductile frames (SDF), Intermediate ductile frames (IDF) and Gravity load designed (GLD) frames, each of which has a certain level of ductility. Comparative studies on the seismic performance of three different ductility of building are performed in this study. The analytical models are considered about failure mode of column (i.e. shear failure, flexural to shear failure and flexural failure); beam-column joint connection, infill wall and flexural foundation. Concepts of incremental dynamic analysis are practiced to assess the required data for performance based evaluations. This study found that the lateral load capacity of GLD, IDF, and SDF building was 19.25, 27.87, and 25.92 %W respectively. The average response spectrum at the collapse state for GLD, IDF, and SDF are 0.75 g, 1.19 g, and 1.33 g, respectively. The results show that SDF is more ductile than IDF and the initial strength of SDF is close to IDF. The results indicate that all of frames are able to resistant a design earthquake.
1 seismic behaviors of columns in ordinary and intermediate moment resisting ...sharif tanvir
The document summarizes a study that investigated the seismic behavior of columns in ordinary moment resisting concrete frames (OMRCF) and intermediate moment resisting concrete frames (IMRCF). Eight column specimens were tested under various loading conditions to evaluate factors like axial load type, existence of lap splices, and frame type. The test results showed that the column specimens had strengths and drift capacities greater than code requirements, though capacities varied depending on lap splices and transverse reinforcement spacing.
The document summarizes seismic damages from the 2001 Bhuj earthquake in India. It killed over 13,000 people and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes. Common failures of reinforced concrete structures included soft stories, floating columns, strong column weak beam configurations, mass and plan irregularities, poor construction materials and techniques, and pounding between adjacent buildings. Soft story failures occurred particularly in buildings with large ground floor openings. Floating columns and strong column weak beam designs led to column failures. Masonry structures commonly experienced out-of-plane wall failures, in-plane shear failures, connection failures between walls and floors, diaphragm failures, and failures around wall openings.
IRJET - Study on Lateral Structural System on Different Height on Asymmet...IRJET Journal
This document presents a study on using different lateral load resisting structural systems (shear walls and bracing) in asymmetric buildings of varying heights located in a high seismic zone. Finite element models of bare frame, shear wall, and braced configurations were created and analyzed using software. Placement of shear walls and bracing at the core or corners resulted in lower displacements and drifts compared to bare frames. Taller buildings benefited more from these lateral systems. Shear walls and bracing effectively resist earthquake forces and improve building performance.
IRJET- Post Peak Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames with and without in F...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the effect of masonry infill panels, cross bracing, and viscous dampers on the seismic response of reinforced concrete frames. It analyzes a 7-story reinforced concrete building model with and without these elements using nonlinear static analysis. The addition of masonry infill walls, cross bracing, and viscous dampers reduces storey displacements and drift compared to the bare frame model. The equivalent strut method is used to model the infill walls, and cross bracing is modeled using diagonal steel braces. Viscous dampers absorb seismic energy to damp the motion of the building. Nonlinear static pushover analysis is performed using ETABS and SAP2000 software.
Seismic evaluation of rc frame with brick masonry infill wallseSAT Journals
Abstract
Infill panels are widely used as partition walls as well as external walls of the building to fill the gap between RC frames. Non-structural member may provide considerable stiffness to the building and hence may improve the performance of the RC building during ground motions. But In most of the cases, the ignorance of this property of masonry in designing of the RC frame may get an unsafe design. There are two methods are used to determine the effect of ground motion. The effect of ground motion on RC frame building has been carried out by considering with and without the stiffness of infill wall. A comparative study is carried out with RC building using Equivalent Lateral Force method and Response Spectrum method. The masonry infill has been modeled as an equivalent diagonal strut element using Hendry formula. Pushover analysis is carried out on bare frame and frame with infill wall. The model has been generated using STAAD Pro and results obtained from the analysis are compared in terms of strength and stiffness with bare frame.
Keywords: Seismic evaluation, Response Spectrum, masonry infill, diagonal strut.
This document provides basic principles for seismic conceptual design of buildings. It aims to present recent earthquake protection knowledge in a simple way for engineers, architects, building owners, and authorities. The editor's preface emphasizes that reducing disaster risk from earthquakes is a top priority around the world. The author, Professor Hugo Bachmann, has extensive experience researching seismic risk and behavior of buildings during earthquakes. He provides 35 basic principles to guide collaborative, code-compliant design of earthquake-resistant structures with minimal additional cost through appropriate bracing and reinforcement techniques.
Determination of period of vibration of buildings with open stilt floor and s...eSAT Journals
Abstract To estimate the natural period of vibration, codes consign the empirical formula that solely relies on height of the structure. Present dissertation is carried out considering aspects such as building material, type of structure and structural dimensions. The foremost objective of the present systematic study has led to a simplified period-height equation for use in the seismic evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, taking due significance of the existence of stilt floors and shear walls. Current study also highlights the criteria that affects the period of vibration. The period of vibration which has been procured in this study represents the time period of first mode of vibration. This article comprises the seismic response of structures on different types of soil. The parameters considered for the given study are three different types of soil i.e., soft soil, medium soil and hard rock for high seismic zone and different building irregularities as per IS: 1893-2002 for 10, 15, 20 storey buildings. The analytical models for the modulus study are modeled through ETABS.V.9.2. Various parametric studies are carried out to determine the fundamental time period of the structures. These ameliorate formulas to determine the fundamental time period are developed using nonlinear regression analysis through ORIGIN pro software. The generalized equation finally obtained can be used in general form to calculate the time period of structures with open stilt floor and shear walls irrespective of soil types, seismic zone or building height. Keywords- Time period, open stilt floor, Shear walls, Irregularities in buildings, nonlinear regression
The document proposes research to analyze the seismic performance of reinforced concrete buildings with and without masonry infill panels through dynamic analysis and comparison of methods. The research aims to demonstrate the importance of including infill walls in seismic design by comparing bare frame structures to partially and fully infilled frames using analytical and computer models. The results could help reduce risks of collapsed structures in earthquakes by providing a better understanding of how infill walls affect structural behavior.
IRJET- A Research on Comparing the Effect of Seismic Waves on Multistoried Bu...IRJET Journal
The document compares the effect of seismic waves on multistoried buildings with and without shear walls and flanged concrete columns. Three 10-story building models are analyzed using STAAD Pro: Model 1 without seismic resisting structures, Model 2 with concentrically located shear walls along the exterior, and Model 3 with flanged concrete columns along the exterior. Model 2 and 3 experience approximately 10% less lateral force and base shear compared to Model 1. Introducing shear walls or flanged columns improves seismic performance by increasing stiffness and reducing displacements, stresses, and forces in the building. While shear walls provide the greatest stability, flanged columns also enhance seismic resistance and may be more economical for some applications.
A comparative study of the effect of infill walls on seismic performance of reiIAEME Publication
This document discusses a comparative study on the effect of infill walls on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete buildings. It summarizes different approaches to modeling infill walls as equivalent diagonal struts, including elastic analysis, ultimate load, plastic analysis, and finite element analysis approaches. The key findings are that infill walls reduce displacements and time period while increasing base shear. Modeling the strength and stiffness of infill walls is important for accurately analyzing seismic behavior, as ignoring infill walls can lead to unconservative design of soft-story buildings.
Seismic performance of r c buildings on sloping grounds with different types ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Structure are highly susceptible to serve damages in earthquake scenario, so choosing an appropriate lateral force resisting
bracing systems will have a significant effect on performance of the structure. So this present study is aimed at evaluating and
comparing various types of eccentric steel bracings for 12 storey RC frame building resisting on sloping ground configurations.
For this 5 types of bracing systems like X-Bracing, Diagonal bracing, K- bracing, V-bracing and inverted V bracing are
considered on the outer periphery of the buildings with step back and set back – step back type configurations are modeled and
analyzed. The models are compared for different aspects within the structure, such as the maximum storey displacement, base
shear, storey drift and storey shear, the structure is analyzed for seismic zone V and medium soil condition as per IS 1893:2002
using ETABS software. Results conclude that on sloping ground due to irregularity on ground surface, the structures are more
vulnerable to earthquakes. Hence use of eccentric steel bracing is an effective and economical way to resist earthquake forces,
Inverted V type bracing performs well compared to other bracing types. By using inverted V type bracing in step back buildings
types maximum storey displacement of 70% and storey drift of 66% are obtained. Similarly for setback – step back configuration
maximum storey displacement of 74% and storey drift of 70% are obtained respectively.
Keywords: X-Bracing, Diagonal Bracing, K- Bracing, V-Bracing and Inverted V Bracing
IRJET-Effective Location Of Shear Walls and Bracings for Multistoried BuildingIRJET Journal
This document analyzes the effectiveness of different structural configurations for resisting lateral loads in a 10-story building subject to seismic activity. Two structural models are considered: a normal building frame and a dual system with shear walls and bracings placed at the building corners. Both models are analyzed using time history analysis in STAAD-Pro. Results show that the dual system experiences significantly less lateral deflection, with displacements reduced by 86-89% compared to the normal frame building. Additionally, the dual system sees only minor reductions in maximum shear force and bending moment compared to the normal frame building. Therefore, the dual system with corner shear walls and bracings provides greatly enhanced seismic performance over a normal framed building.
Effect of vertical discontinuity of columns in r.c frames subjected to differ...eSAT Journals
Abstract Majority of structural systems are designed with various levels of irregularities in accordance with architectural requirements in order to produce aesthetic buildings. Irregular structures come into being due to discontinuity in mass, stiffness and strength in elevation and due to asymmetric geometrical conCharturation on plane. One of the irregularities in elevation is discontinuity of columns. In the present study, effects of the structural irregularity which is produced by the discontinuity of a columns in RC space frames subjected to different wind loads was investigated. Investigation was carried out for R.C space frames, with and without vertical discontinuity of columns for G+5, G+10 & G+15 storeys, assumed to be located in different wind zones in India. Both regular and irregular structures were analysed using STAADPro. From the study, it was concluded that frames without vertical discontinuity of the columns having more stiffness when compared to frames with vertical discontinuity of columns. Keywords: Structural irregularity, Vertical discontinuity, Discontinuity of columns, Wind loads.
Review paper on seismic responses of multistored rcc building with mass irreg...eSAT Journals
Abstract
From past earthquakes it is proved that many of structure are totally or partially damaged due to earthquake. So, it is necessary to determine seismic responses of such buildings. There are different techniques of seismic analysis of structure. Time history analysis is one of the important techniques for structural seismic analysis generally the evaluated structural response is non-linear in nature. For such type of analysis, a representative earthquake time history is required. In this project work seismic analysis of RCC buildings with mass irregularity at different floor level are carried out. Here for analysis different time histories have been used. This paper highlights the effect of mass irregularity on different floor in RCC buildings with time history and analysis is done by using ETABS software.
Keywords: Seismic Analysis, Time History Analysis, Base Shear, Storey Shear, Story Displacement.
Performance of shear wall building during seismic excitationsIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study on the performance of shear wall buildings during seismic excitations. The study analyzed a 25-story building located in seismic zone 3, comparing the performance of two models: one with an L-shaped shear wall and one with a core-type shear wall. Time history analyses found that the building with the L-shaped wall experienced greater maximum displacement than the building with the core wall. Thus, providing shear walls as a core type can reduce story drift. Additionally, as the height of the building increases, shear walls absorb more lateral force than frames. Previous studies have also shown that shear walls with flanges perform better than walls without due to interaction between the flange and web.
EFFECT OF POSITIONING OF RC SHEAR WALLS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES ON SEISMIC PERFOR...IAEME Publication
The buildings situated on hill slopes in earthquake prone areas are generally irregular, torsionally coupled. Hence, subjected to severe damage when affected by earthquake ground motion. Such buildings have mass & stiffness varying along the vertical & horizontal planes, resulting the center of mass & center of rigidity do not coincide on various floors, they demand torsional analysis, in addition to lateral forces under the action of earthquakes. This study compels with a studies on the seismic behavior of buildings resting on sloping ground with a shear walls. It is observed that the seismic behavior of buildings on sloping ground differ from other buildings.
EFFECT OF SHEAR WALL AREA ON SEISMIC BEHAVIOR OF MULTI STORIED BUILDINGS WITH...Ijripublishers Ijri
The advances in three-dimensional structural analysis and computing resources have allowed the efficient
and safe design of increasingly taller structures. These structures are the consequence of increasing urban
densification and economic viability. The trend towards progressively taller structures has demanded a shift
from the traditional strength based design approach of buildings to a focus on constraining the overall motion
of the structure. Structural engineers have responded to this challenge of lateral control with a myriad
of systems that achieve motion control while adhering to the overall architectural vision.
Reinforced Concrete (RC) wall-frame buildings are widely recommended for urban construction in areas
with high seismic hazard. Presence of structural walls imparts a large stiffness to the lateral-force resisting
system of the building. Proper detailing of walls can also lead to ductile behavior of such structures during
strong earthquake shaking. One of the major parameters influencing the seismic behavior of wall-frame
buildings is the wall-area ratio. Thus shear wall area ratio is set as a key parameter which needs to be investigated
in this analytical study.
IRJET- Comparative Analysis of Regular and Irregular Configuration of Mul...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes the response of regular and irregularly configured multistory buildings in medium soil and various seismic zones. A 30-story building is modeled in ETABS software with both regular and irregular configurations. The models are analyzed using response spectrum analysis in seismic zones II and V. Results show that the irregular building experiences higher story displacements, drifts, forces, and accelerations compared to the regular building. The regular building has higher story stiffness and lower base shear. Therefore, irregular configurations perform poorer under earthquake loading with increased damage potential.
ANALYSIS OF SOFT STOREY FOR MULTI STORYED BUILDING IN ZONE-4Ijripublishers Ijri
This document analyzes the soft story effect in multi-story buildings located in seismic zone 4 of India. A soft story is defined as a story with significantly less stiffness than adjacent stories, often due to large open spaces. The document describes a model of a 21-story building analyzed using ETABS software. Results show increased displacement and drift when soft stories are located at lower floors compared to upper floors. Design of structural elements in soft stories must account for increased lateral loads during earthquakes. Providing shear walls can increase story stiffness and improve seismic performance of buildings with soft stories.
This document summarizes a thesis analyzing the seismic performance of a 13-story building model with and without shear walls. Two models are considered: a bare frame structure and a shear wall frame structure. Both models are analyzed using ETABS software under wind and earthquake loading conditions in Seismic Zone III. The results show that the shear wall structure performs much better in terms of limiting lateral displacement, storey drift, and increasing stiffness and strength. It is concluded that the shear wall frame structure provides more reliable performance against lateral loads.
STUDY ON SEISMIC EFFECT OF HIGH RISE BUILDING SHEAR WALL/WALL WITHOUT SHEAR WALLIAEME Publication
This document analyzes the seismic effects on high-rise buildings with and without shear walls in zones II and III. Analytical models of G+5, G+10, and G+15 buildings were created in STAAD Pro and analyzed using the equivalent static method. Results show that lateral displacement is less in buildings with special moment resisting frames (SMRF) using shear walls compared to ordinary moment resisting frames (OMRF) without shear walls. The maximum difference in storey drift between SMRF and OMRF increases from 0.15% for G+5 to 0.66% for G+15 buildings in zone III, and from 0.04% to 0.41% respectively in zone II.
Seismic Capacity Comparisons of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Between Standar...drboon
Earthquakes are cause of serious damage through the building. Therefore, moment resistant frame buildings are widely used as lateral resisting system. Generally three types of moment resisting frames are designed namely Special ductile frames (SDF), Intermediate ductile frames (IDF) and Gravity load designed (GLD) frames, each of which has a certain level of ductility. Comparative studies on the seismic performance of three different ductility of building are performed in this study. The analytical models are considered about failure mode of column (i.e. shear failure, flexural to shear failure and flexural failure); beam-column joint connection, infill wall and flexural foundation. Concepts of incremental dynamic analysis are practiced to assess the required data for performance based evaluations. This study found that the lateral load capacity of GLD, IDF, and SDF building was 19.25, 27.87, and 25.92 %W respectively. The average response spectrum at the collapse state for GLD, IDF, and SDF are 0.75 g, 1.19 g, and 1.33 g, respectively. The results show that SDF is more ductile than IDF and the initial strength of SDF is close to IDF. The results indicate that all of frames are able to resistant a design earthquake.
1 seismic behaviors of columns in ordinary and intermediate moment resisting ...sharif tanvir
The document summarizes a study that investigated the seismic behavior of columns in ordinary moment resisting concrete frames (OMRCF) and intermediate moment resisting concrete frames (IMRCF). Eight column specimens were tested under various loading conditions to evaluate factors like axial load type, existence of lap splices, and frame type. The test results showed that the column specimens had strengths and drift capacities greater than code requirements, though capacities varied depending on lap splices and transverse reinforcement spacing.
The document summarizes seismic damages from the 2001 Bhuj earthquake in India. It killed over 13,000 people and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes. Common failures of reinforced concrete structures included soft stories, floating columns, strong column weak beam configurations, mass and plan irregularities, poor construction materials and techniques, and pounding between adjacent buildings. Soft story failures occurred particularly in buildings with large ground floor openings. Floating columns and strong column weak beam designs led to column failures. Masonry structures commonly experienced out-of-plane wall failures, in-plane shear failures, connection failures between walls and floors, diaphragm failures, and failures around wall openings.
IRJET - Study on Lateral Structural System on Different Height on Asymmet...IRJET Journal
This document presents a study on using different lateral load resisting structural systems (shear walls and bracing) in asymmetric buildings of varying heights located in a high seismic zone. Finite element models of bare frame, shear wall, and braced configurations were created and analyzed using software. Placement of shear walls and bracing at the core or corners resulted in lower displacements and drifts compared to bare frames. Taller buildings benefited more from these lateral systems. Shear walls and bracing effectively resist earthquake forces and improve building performance.
IRJET- Post Peak Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames with and without in F...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the effect of masonry infill panels, cross bracing, and viscous dampers on the seismic response of reinforced concrete frames. It analyzes a 7-story reinforced concrete building model with and without these elements using nonlinear static analysis. The addition of masonry infill walls, cross bracing, and viscous dampers reduces storey displacements and drift compared to the bare frame model. The equivalent strut method is used to model the infill walls, and cross bracing is modeled using diagonal steel braces. Viscous dampers absorb seismic energy to damp the motion of the building. Nonlinear static pushover analysis is performed using ETABS and SAP2000 software.
Seismic evaluation of rc frame with brick masonry infill wallseSAT Journals
Abstract
Infill panels are widely used as partition walls as well as external walls of the building to fill the gap between RC frames. Non-structural member may provide considerable stiffness to the building and hence may improve the performance of the RC building during ground motions. But In most of the cases, the ignorance of this property of masonry in designing of the RC frame may get an unsafe design. There are two methods are used to determine the effect of ground motion. The effect of ground motion on RC frame building has been carried out by considering with and without the stiffness of infill wall. A comparative study is carried out with RC building using Equivalent Lateral Force method and Response Spectrum method. The masonry infill has been modeled as an equivalent diagonal strut element using Hendry formula. Pushover analysis is carried out on bare frame and frame with infill wall. The model has been generated using STAAD Pro and results obtained from the analysis are compared in terms of strength and stiffness with bare frame.
Keywords: Seismic evaluation, Response Spectrum, masonry infill, diagonal strut.
This document provides basic principles for seismic conceptual design of buildings. It aims to present recent earthquake protection knowledge in a simple way for engineers, architects, building owners, and authorities. The editor's preface emphasizes that reducing disaster risk from earthquakes is a top priority around the world. The author, Professor Hugo Bachmann, has extensive experience researching seismic risk and behavior of buildings during earthquakes. He provides 35 basic principles to guide collaborative, code-compliant design of earthquake-resistant structures with minimal additional cost through appropriate bracing and reinforcement techniques.
Effect of infill walls on the seismic performance of the multistoried buildingseSAT Journals
Abstract The most commonly used structural system in our country for almost all types of building are multi-storey reinforced concrete frames with masonry infills. Therefore it is essential to understand the seismic behaviour of these structures when subjected to lateral forces. Several research works has been done on the masonry infilled reinforced concrete frames in the past decades. Mortar is used as a binder in normal brick construction in order to create continuous structural form and to bind together the individual units in brickwork. In the present study, analysis has been carried out by considering the increase in height of building from five to ten storied by using finite element software ANSYS 14.5. The seismic analysis of multi-storeyed building frames with infill walls and without infill walls are conducted. 3D analysis will give more realistic values of deflection and stresses. Since this type of study is not feasible in terms of analysis time taken, 2D model was adopted for the present study. A three bay two dimensional building frame is considered with the number of stories varying from 5 storied to 10 storied. The loading applied is as per IS 1893 (Part I): 2002. Equivalent diagonal strut method is adopted for modelling infill walls. The results showed that there is considerable decrease in deflection when infills are used in RC frames. Key Words: Deflection , Equivalent diagonal strut method, lateral load, Solid brick infills, Storey drift
Behavior of rc structure under earthquake loadingBinay Shrestha
The document discusses reasons why reinforced concrete (RC) structures fail during earthquakes and measures to improve their performance. Key points include:
1) RC buildings often fail due to design deficiencies like ignoring concepts of strong columns-weak beams or having soft stories, or construction defects like weak joints or improper reinforcement detailing.
2) Measures to improve performance include following design concepts of strong columns-weak beams and designing soft story elements to withstand higher forces, as well as improving construction quality of joints and reinforcement details.
3) Other factors that can lead to failure are short column effects, torsional forces from asymmetric shapes, and disturbance of the load path through the structure.
This publication provides a concise compilation of selected rules in the Eurocode 8, together with relevant Cyprus National Annex, that relate to the design of common forms of concrete building structure in the South Europe. Rules from EN 1998-1-1 for global analysis, regularity criteria, type of analysis and verification checks are presented. Detail design rules for concrete beam, column and shear wall, from EN 1998-1-1 and EN1992-1-1 are presented. This guide covers the design of orthodox members in concrete frames. It does not cover design rules for steel frames. Certain practical limitations are given to the scope.
This publication provides a concise compilation of selected rules in the Eurocode 8, together with relevant Cyprus National Annex, that relate to the design of common forms of concrete building structure in the South Europe. It id offers a detail view of the design of steel framed buildings to the structural Eurocodes and includes a set of worked examples showing the design of structural elements with using software (CSI ETABS). It is intended to be of particular to the people who want to become acquainted with design to the Eurocodes. Rules from EN 1998-1-1 for global analysis, type of analysis and verification checks are presented. Detail design rules for steel composite beam, steel column, steel bracing and composite slab with steel sheeting from EN 1998-1-1, EN1993-1-1 and EN1994-1-1 are presented. This guide covers the design of orthodox members in steel frames. It does not cover design rules for regularities. Certain practical limitations are given to the scope.
The document discusses earthquakes and techniques for improving earthquake resistance in buildings. It defines earthquakes and describes how they occur due to movement in the earth's crust. It then covers types of earthquakes, causes and effects, seismic waves, and performance and design considerations for improving earthquake resistance. Specific techniques discussed include using shear walls, base isolation methods, energy dissipation devices, and keeping buildings in compression. The conclusion emphasizes following construction standards and periodic training to help assure earthquake-resistant buildings.
Present status of apartment building approval and constructionBinay Shrestha
This document summarizes the findings of a study on the present status of apartment building approval and construction processes in Kathmandu Valley. It was presented by representatives from various organizations. The presentation covered the background of the study, data collection and analysis methodology, key findings, and recommendations. Some of the major findings included the lengthy approval process, weak project management and monitoring, safety issues, and lack of resources at the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction. Recommendations focused on strengthening this department and prioritizing safety.
Influence of material variability on the seismic response of pile foundationAlexander Decker
The document summarizes a study on the influence of different pile materials on the seismic response of pile foundations. Three types of materials were used for model pile construction: concrete, wood, and bamboo. Shake table tests were conducted by subjecting the pile foundations to sinusoidal earthquake accelerations. Various response parameters like pile displacement, acceleration, strain, and earth pressure were measured. The results showed that displacement was highest for bamboo piles and lowest for concrete piles at all frequencies. Displacement also increased with increasing frequency for all pile types. Thus, pile material influences the seismic response of pile foundations under earthquake loading.
Evaluation of fnp for rc frame with brick infilleSAT Journals
Abstract The RC multistoryedframe buildings are commonly built with brick masonry as infill walls.Window and entryway openings are unavoidable piece of the infill dividers. The vicinity of openings in infill dividers fundamentally lessens the parallel quality and solidness of RC casings. The fundamental natural period (FNP) of the building with infill panels depend on strength and stiffness of these infill. The strength and stiffness effect of the infill walls are not considered in any of the seismic codes across the world for calculating FNP. An attempt is made in the present paper to evaluate a new empirical formula by method of least squares (MLS), considering the stiffness of the infill walls and number of bays and storeys. The analysis is carried using SAP v14.2 for gravity and seismic loading. Gravity analysis is carried out as per IS 456: 2000 code provisions. Seismic analysis is carried out as per IS 1893 (Part 1): 2002 procedures for multistoryed ordinary moment resisting frame (OMRF) buildings. All the models are constructed in seismic zone IV.The FNP results by MLS are compared with periods obtained from empirical formulae prescribed in seismic codes across the world.The authors conclude that, FNPs obtained by MLS are accurate than the FNPs calculated from the empirical formulae given in seismic codes considered in the paper. KeyWords: Fundamental Natural Period, Infill Frame, Method of Least Square, OMRF, Seismic Code
Modelling the seismic response of an unreinforced masonry structureWilco van der Mersch
The document describes a finite element analysis of an unreinforced masonry structure conducted as part of a master's thesis. The structure analyzed is based on a two-story terraced house tested as part of the ESECMaSE project. A finite element model is developed using solid elements and a smeared crack model. Eigenvalue and pushover analyses are carried out to model the structure's modal parameters and seismic response. The results are compared to the experimental tests to validate the model. Key findings include the model reasonably approximating the structure's mode shapes and frequencies, and the cyclic pushover analysis best matching the load-displacement response observed in the pseudo-dynamic test.
TINCE2016 - Response Spectrum Design using Peak Response method and Applicati...Gildas POTIN
Civil engineering tends to propose solutions increasingly safe and at the same time designed to optimize materials. In the field of seismic design, Peak Response method offers a new approach for seismic linear design using response spectra. Traditional methods such as CQC+Newmark or CQC+SRSS lead sometimes to conservative solutions because of lack of information related to concomitance of sign of responses. Therefore structural solutions using these methods can be overdesigned. Peak Response method yields an interaction ellipsoidal envelop which defines the concomitance domain of a linear combination of two, or more, Normal random variables.
This paper aims at presenting the results obtained by applying the Peak Response method to the Finite Element Model for seismic analyses of EPR’s HNX (Nuclear Auxiliary Building). Then steel reinforcement quantities will be compared to those obtained by traditional method (CQC+SRSS) to highlight the differences between both methods.
The document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which is a special type of concrete that can be cast without compaction or vibration due to its high resistance to segregation. SCC was first developed in Japan in 1988 in response to problems with concrete durability and labor shortages. SCC achieves self-compacting behavior through adjustments to the aggregate content and use of chemical and mineral admixtures. Tests are used to evaluate properties like flowability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Benefits of SCC include reduced labor costs, faster placement, improved surface finish, and better consolidation around reinforcement.
2015, wbc, archila, h., measurement of the in plane shear moduli of bamboo-gu...Hector Archila
Iosipescu shear test method was applied to engineered bamboo strips that were previously thermo-hydro-mechanically modified.
The bamboo species used for this novel testing procedure was Guadua angustifolia Kunth.
The research was undertaken at the University of Bath with financial support from Amphibia Group.
EXPERIMENTAL MODELING OF IN FILLED RC FRAMES WITH OPENINGIAEME Publication
Reinforced concrete frames are usually infilled with masonry walls but, in most designs, both the shear strength capacity of these walls and the contribution of the infill panel openings on the shear strength of the infilled frame, especially in critical cases of seismic loading are generally ignored. This paper reports the results of an experimental study of the influence of central openings in the infill on the sway stiffness of reinforced concrete plane frames. A series of 1:4 scaled structural models with opening ratios from 0 to 50 percent in steps of 10 percent were designed, constructed and tested in the study to obtain the load - displacement profiles.
Seismic performance of a rc frame with soft storey criteriaeSAT Journals
Abstract
Soft first storey is a typical feature in the modern multi-storey constructions in urban India. Social and functional need to provide parking space at ground level leads seismic vulnerability of such a building. The computer software usage in civil engineering has greatly reduced the complexities of different aspects in the analysis and design of projects. In the present study an attempt has been made to investigate the seismic behaviour of a multi-storey building with soft first storey. When subjected to seismic loads, it was observed that soft storey frames are less resistant when compared to infill frames.
Keywords: Masonry Infill (MI), Soft storey, relative stiffness, Diagonal strut, Base shear, response spectrum analysis, Time history analysis.
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This document discusses two approaches to seismic design and performance assessment: deterministic and probabilistic. The deterministic approach involves defining seismic hazards, developing a 3D finite element model of the structure, analyzing the model, designing structural elements, and assessing story drift, shear, and capacity spectrum methods. The probabilistic approach involves selecting ground motion records, performing incremental dynamic analysis, developing fragility curves, and evaluating local structural responses like peak accelerations and drift ratios.
Dynamic Response of High Rise Structures Under The Influence of Shear WallsIJERA Editor
This study presents the procedure for seismic performance estimation of high-rise buildings based on a concept of the capacity spectrum method. In 3D analytical model of thirty storied buildings have been generated for symmetric buildings Models and analyzed using structural analysis tool ETABS. The analytical model of the building includes all important components that influence the mass, strength, stiffness and deformability of the structure. To study the effect of concrete core wall & shear wall at different positions during earthquake, seismic analysis using both linear static, linear dynamic and non-linear static procedure has been performed. The deflections at each storey level has been compared by performing Equivalent static, response spectrum method as well as pushover method has also been performed to determine capacity, demand and performance level of the considered building models. From the below studies it has been observed that non-linear pushover analysis provide good estimate of global as well as local inelastic deformation demands and also reveals design weakness that may remain hidden in an elastic analysis and also the performance level of the structure. Storey drifts are found within the limit as specified by code (IS: 1893-2002) in Equivalent static, linear dynamic & non-linear static analysis.
IRJET- Lateral Stiffness of Framed Structures for Lateral LoadsIRJET Journal
The document discusses methods for calculating the lateral stiffness of framed structures. It begins by noting the importance of evaluating stiffness for seismic design codes. Several approximate methods for calculating storey stiffness are compared, but accurate methods using finite element analysis have been less studied. The study aims to compare different accurate methods for calculating storey stiffness using analytical software models. A 4-storey reinforced concrete frame structure is modeled and different analysis methods are applied to calculate storey stiffnesses, including applying point loads at different locations and calculating drifts. Results will help identify the most accurate and practical method for engineers.
Comparison of Seismic Resistance of Moment Resisting RC Building using Shear ...IRJET Journal
This study compares the seismic resistance of a G+9 reinforced concrete building using shear walls and bracing systems. Six models are analyzed: a bare frame, three with shear walls in different locations, and three with X-bracing in different locations. Response spectrum analysis is used to evaluate the models based on base shear, storey displacement, and inter-storey drift. Both shear walls and bracing increase the building's stiffness and strength compared to the bare frame. Shear walls perform better than bracing in reducing displacements and drifts. Placing the lateral systems at the building corners provides the best seismic performance with a small increase in dead load. Shear walls are also more cost-effective than bracing.
IRJET- Seismic Effects on Irregular Buildings- State of the ArtIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on the seismic effects on irregular buildings. It begins by defining irregular buildings as those with irregular distributions of mass, stiffness, or strength along the height. Previous earthquakes have shown damage is greater in irregular buildings. The document then discusses several recent studies that have evaluated the seismic response of irregular buildings through modeling and analysis, finding increased stresses, drift, and torsion effects compared to regular buildings. It concludes that accurately evaluating the seismic behavior of irregular buildings remains challenging.
SEISMIC DESIGN OF MULTISTORIED AND MULTI BAY STEEL BUILDING FRAMEIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on seismic design of a multi-story steel building frame according to Indian codes IS 1893-2002 and IS 800. It describes analyzing a 6-story building using the equivalent static load approach and response spectrum method. The lateral force method yielded higher displacements and storey shears than the response spectrum method due to different assumptions. The response spectrum analysis found lower bending moments and shears for the design earthquake load combination compared to the lateral force method. In conclusion, the dynamic analysis produced safer results than the equivalent static analysis for this building design.
Study on Torsional Response of Irregualr Buildings Under Seismic LoadingIRJET Journal
This document discusses the torsional response of irregular buildings under seismic loading. It begins with an abstract that outlines the purpose of studying how irregular structures respond to torsional loads caused by earthquakes. Several methods of seismic analysis are then described. The concept of torsional irregularity is defined according to building codes. Previous studies on the torsional response of irregular structures are summarized, finding increased seismic demand and sensitivity for structures with irregular plans or vertical setbacks. The conclusion is that structural irregularities can significantly reduce seismic performance by increasing torsional forces, and proper design is needed to control torsion effects in irregular structures.
IRJET- Behavior and Comparison of Multistory Building of Shear Wall with and ...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes and compares the behavior of multistory buildings with shear walls and struts subjected to lateral loads. It finds that including shear walls and struts reduces displacement, drift, shear and increases stiffness compared to a normal reinforced concrete building. Shear walls alone reduce displacement and drift to a greater extent than a bare frame, and including additional struts leads to further reductions. The study concludes that a building with both shear walls and struts performs best in resisting seismic forces from lateral loads.
A Review of “Seismic Response of RC Structures Having Plan and Vertical Irreg...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes and reviews a research paper on the seismic response of reinforced concrete (RC) structures with plan and vertical irregularities, with and without infill walls. It discusses how infill walls can improve or reduce the seismic performance of RC buildings, depending on factors like wall layout, height distribution, connection to the frame, and relative stiffness of walls and frames. The reviewed research paper analyzes the behavior of infill walls, effects of vertical irregularities, and seismic performance of high-rise structures under linear static and dynamic analysis. It studies response characteristics like story drift, deflection and shear. The document also provides literature on similar research investigating the effects of infill walls, soft stories, plan irregularities, and different
IRJET- Effect of Lateral Load on Moment Resisting Frame and Shear Wall in Mul...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes and compares the results of analyzing a 15-story building model with and without shear walls, using ETABS software. Key findings include:
1. The model with shear walls had lower maximum displacements and story drifts under both earthquake and wind loading compared to the model without shear walls.
2. Analysis of torsional irregularity found the model without shear walls to be regularly shaped, while the model with shear walls was found to have extreme torsional irregularity in the upper stories under earthquake loading in the Y-direction.
3. In conclusion, the addition of shear walls improved the building's performance under lateral loads by reducing displacements and drift, though it introduced torsion
IRJET- Progressive Collapse of RCC Structure Due to Earthquake and Wind LoadIRJET Journal
This document analyzes the progressive collapse of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings due to earthquakes and wind loads. A 3x3 bay RC frame building model was created in ETABS software and column removal analyses were conducted according to GSA guidelines. Three columns were removed individually - a corner column, exterior column, and interior column. Both linear and nonlinear static analyses were performed, and demand-to-capacity ratios (DCRs) were calculated. Results showed that beams were most vulnerable to failure in flexure. Interior column removal led to the highest DCRs and forces, indicating interior columns are most critical to progressive collapse resistance.
IRJET- Study of Literature on Seismic Response of RC Irregular StructureIRJET Journal
The document discusses vertical irregularities in reinforced concrete (RC) buildings and their effects on seismic response. It first defines vertical irregularities as weaknesses caused by discontinuities in mass, stiffness, or geometry between storeys. Soft stories, where the stiffness suddenly decreases, are one type of vertical irregularity. The document then reviews several previous studies on modeling and analyzing vertically irregular buildings using pushover analysis, which incrementally loads a structure to determine its failure mechanisms. The studies found that soft story buildings absorb energy through overturning and shear deformation. Irregular buildings may have similar seismic performance to regular buildings if properly designed. Quantifying the degree of irregularity can help evaluate seismic vulnerability and retrofitting needs.
IRJET- Effect of Infill Wall Stiffness Variations on the Behaviour of RC ...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on the effect of infill wall stiffness variations on the behavior of reinforced concrete buildings under seismic demands. The study models a 5-story reinforced concrete building located in seismic zone III of Nasik City, India, with and without considering the stiffness of infill walls. Static analysis using the equivalent lateral force method and dynamic analysis using the response spectrum method are performed and results such as base shear, fundamental time period, and story shear are compared. The goal is to better understand how accounting for the stiffness of infill walls affects the performance of reinforced concrete buildings during earthquakes.
Out of Plane Behavior of Contained Masonry Infilled Frames Subjected to Seism...paperpublications3
The document discusses the out-of-plane behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) frames with contained masonry infill subjected to seismic forces. It presents results from a finite element analysis of RC frames with different configurations: bare frames, frames with plain masonry infill, and frames with contained masonry infill wrapped in steel wires. The analysis determined the natural frequencies of the frames under different configurations and aspect ratios. It found that frames with contained masonry infill had the highest natural frequencies, followed by frames with plain masonry infill, with bare frames having the lowest natural frequencies.
IRJET- Seismic Behavior of RC Flat Slab with and without Shear Wall Techn...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete flat slab buildings with and without shear walls using response spectrum analysis and equivalent static force method. Five models of a 7-story building are considered: a bare frame with flat slab, exterior shear wall, L-shaped shear wall, rectangular shear wall, and lift core shear wall. Results for base shear, story drift, displacement, and acceleration are obtained and compared using ETABS software for zone 5 seismicity. The analysis finds that shear walls improve seismic performance by resisting lateral loads and limiting structural deformation and damage.
Influence of Openings and Local Soil Conditions on the Seismic Behavior of Tu...IRJET Journal
The document analyzes the seismic behavior of tunnel form buildings using response spectrum analysis. Tunnel form buildings are reinforced concrete structures with relatively thin shear walls and flat slabs instead of beams and columns. The study models a 6-story RC wall building to analyze the effects of openings (0%, 6%, 22%, 50%) and soil conditions (bearing capacities of 50, 100, 200, 250) on seismic performance parameters like time period, displacement, drift, and base shear. Response spectrum analysis is performed using ETABS software according to Indian codes. Results show that RC wall buildings have significantly reduced time periods and displacements compared to equivalent RC frame buildings, indicating improved seismic performance.
IRJET-Seismic Analysis of Hybrid Coupled Shear Wall System with GFRP Coupling...IRJET Journal
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Code approaches to seismic design of masonry infiled rc frames
1. Comparison of Code Approaches to
Seismic Design of Masonry Infiled
Reinforced Concrete Frames
Reference: Earthquake Spectra, Volume 22, No. 4,
November 2006; Earthquake Engineering
Research Institute
(in preparation for choosing thesis topic)
Binay Charan Shrestha
ST-13 (49657372)
Kasetsart University
2. Masonry infill (MI) increases the initial
stiffness of reinforced concrete RC frames
Behavior of MI is difficult to predict because
of significant variations in material
properties and because of failure modes that
are brittle in nature.
MI may have significant positive or negative
effects on the global behavior of buildings
and, therefore, should be addressed
appropriately.
Various national codes differ greatly in the
manner effects of MI are to be considered in
the design process from aseismic
performance point of view.
Introduction
3. introduction of MI in RC frames
changes the lateral-load transfer mechanism of the
structure from predominant frame action
to predominant truss action
4. Comparison of Codes
Various national codes can be broadly grouped in
two categories
That consider role of MI walls while designing
RC frames. or
That do not consider the role of MI walls while
designing RC frames.
A very few codes specifically recommend
isolating the MI from the RC frames such that the
stiffness of MI does not play any role in the
overall stiffness of the frame (NZS-3101 1995).
This helps to prevent the problems associated
with the brittle behavior and asymmetric
placement of MI.
5. Another group of national codes prefers to
take advantage of certain characteristics of MI
walls such as high initial lateral stiffness, cost-
effectiveness, and ease in construction.
These codes require that the beneficial effects
of MI are appropriately included in the analysis
and design procedure and that the detrimental
effects are mitigated. In other words, these
codes tend to maximize the role of MI as a first
line of defense against seismic actions, and to
minimize their potential detrimental effects
through proper selection of their layout and
quality control.
Comparison of Codes
6. Min. design
force %
Iregularity Infill
Country/code D Ta Frame Infill Plan Elev K Drift Ki O Out of
Plane
Albania (1989) Y Y X X X X 1.2 –
1.5
X X X X X
Algeria (1988) Y Y 25 X X X 1.42 X X X X X
Bulgaria (1987) Y X X X X Y 1.5 –
3.0
X X X X X
China (GBJ -11 -1989) Y X X X X X X Y X X X X
Colombia (NSR-98) Y Y 25 100 X X X Y X X X X
Costa Rica (1986) Y Y X X Y Y X Y X X X X
Egypt (1988) Y Y 25 100 X X 2 X X X X X
Ethiopia (ESCP-1-1983) Y Y 25 100 X X 1.25 X X X X X
Eurocode 8 Y Y 50-65 X Y Y 1.2 Y X X Y Y
France (AFPS-90) Y Y X X X X X X X X X X
IBC 2003 X X X x X X x X X X X X
India (IS-1893 2002) Y Y X X X Y X X X X X X
Israel (SI-413 1995) Y Y 25 X Y Y 1.15 X Y X X X
Nepal (NBC-105, 201 1995) Y Y 25 X Y Y 2.0 Y Y X Y Y
Philippines (NSCP 1992) Y Y X X X X 1.5 X X X X X
FEMA 306 Y X X X X X X Y Y Y Y Y
7. Method of Analysis
Most code recognize that structures with simple geometry
perform well during earthquake, and unsymmetrical
placement of MI walls introduce irregularity.
Permit static analysis methods for regular buildings located
in regions of low seismicity.
Dynamic analyses are recommended for irregular buildings.
Most codes restrict the use of seismic design force obtained
from dynamic analysis such that it does not differ greatly
from a minimum value that is based on the code-prescribed
empirical estimate of natural period.
This restriction prevents the design of buildings for
unreasonably low forces.
8. Method of Analysis
Nepal code NBC-201 1995 adopts a different analysis
procedure in which axial forces in the frame members are
estimated by assuming a pin-jointed frame and representing
MI by compression diagonal struts.
A method of distributing the lateral shear force on various
MI walls in a story is specified in the code, which depends
upon the seismic base shear on the frame and cross-
sectional and material properties of MI and RC frame
members.
9. Presence of MI walls in buildings increases both the mass
and stiffness of buildings; however, the contribution of latter
is more significant. Consequently, the natural periods of an
MI-RC frame are normally lower than that of the
corresponding bare frame. Therefore, the seismic design
forces for MI frames are generally higher than those for the
bare frames.
IS-1893 2002; NBC-105 1995; NSR-98 1998; Egyptian code
1988; Venezuelan code 1988; Algerian code 1988; ESCP-1
1983. Here d = total base width
Empirical Formulae For Natural
Period
d
h
T a
09.0
10. Empirical Formulae For Natural
Period
French, Costa Rica and Israel code have similar approach
Eurocode and Philippine code have more realistic approach.
Eurocode 8 recommends following eqn for buildings up to
40 m high 75.0
hCT ta
where
c
t
A
C
075.0
And, 9.0;)2.0( 2
h
l
h
l
AA wiwi
ic
where Ct is the correction factor for MI, which is more for a
flexible building, Ac is the combined effective area of MI in
the first story, Ai is the effective cross-sectional area of wall i
in the first story, and lwi is length of the wall i in the first
story in the considered direction.
11. Empirical Formulae For Natural
Period
All the above empirical equations for Ta have certain
limitations; therefore, a few codes Eurocode 8 2003; NSR-98
1998; Costa Rican code 1986; Venezuelan code 1988; NSCP
1992; Algerian code 1988 recommend the use of Rayleigh
formula for Ta calculations:
N
i
eii
N
i
eii
a
Fg
W
T
1
1
2
2
where Wi, ei, and Fi are the seismic weight, elastic
displacement, and seismic force, respectively, at level i. ei is
calculated in the first cycle of analysis using Ta from by
empirical formulae.
12. Lateral Load Sharing Between
Infill and Frame
The combined behavior of MI-RC frames is such that the
total seismic design force is resisted in proportion to the
lateral stiffnesses of the RC frame and MI walls at all story
levels. MI walls, which are normally very stiff initially,
attract most of the lateral forces, but may fail prematurely
because of the brittle behavior. In such cases, RC frames
must have sufficient backup strength to avoid the collapse of
the structure.
13. Lateral Load Sharing Between
Infill and Frame
Eurocode 8 2003 requires the RC frames to resist full vertical
loads and at least 50–65% of the total lateral loads on
buildings.
The Columbian NSR-98 1998, Egyptian 1988, and Ethiopian
ESCP-1 1983 codes also require that MI should resist full
design lateral seismic loads without any assistance from the
RC frame. In such cases, provisions must be made to
structurally connect MI walls to the surrounding RC frame.
Algerian code 1988 requires MI walls to carry at the most
20% of the total vertical loads of the building.
14. Lateral Load Sharing Between
Infill and Frame
According to most codes, MI is not expected to carry any
gravity loads other than its self-weight. The contribution of
MI in resisting the lateral loads can be substantial. However,
to safeguard against an RC frame being designed for a very
low seismic force, the frame alone is required to be designed
to independently resist at least 25% of the design seismic
forces in addition to the forces due to vertical loads
15. Plan Irregularities
Plan irregularities are introduced into buildings because of
asymmetric placement of MI walls, thus increasing shear
demand in RC frame members, especially columns.
Although national codes mention torsional irregularity, only
a few address the problem in the context of MI, e.g.,
Eurocode 8 2003, NBC-201 1995, Costa Rican code 1986, and
SI-413 1995.
16. Plan Irregularities
According to Eurocode 8 2003,
– slight plan irregularities may be taken into account by
doubling the accidental eccentricity.
– In case of severe plan irregularities, three-dimensional
analysis is required considering stiffness distribution
related to the uncertain position of MI.
In the Nepal code NBC-201 1995, eccentricity between center
of mass and center of rigidity along each principal direction
is limited to 10% of the building dimension along that
direction. The above requirement may be satisfied by
adjusting thicknesses of walls.
17. According to the Costa Rican code 1986, eccentricity in each
direction must not exceed 5% of the total dimension in that
direction. Maximum allowed eccentricity for irregular
structures is limited to 30% of the plan dimension in any of
the directions.
According to the Israeli code SI-413 1995, eccentricity in each
direction is restricted to 10% of the building dimension
along that direction. If this condition is not satisfied, center
of rigidity shall be calculated including the stiffness of MI.
Plan Irregularities
18. Vertical Irregularities
Vertical irregularities are introduced into MI-RC frames due
to reduction or absence of MI in a particular story compared
to adjacent stories.
In general, this gives rise to mass, stiffness, and strength
irregularities along height of buildings.
Vertical irregularities in the bottom stories make the beams
and columns of those stories more susceptible to damage
19. Vertical Irregularities
The Indian seismic code IS-1893 2002 requires members of
the soft story to be designed for 2.5 times the seismic story
shears and moments, obtained without considering the
effects of MI in any story. The factor of 2.5 is specified for all
the buildings with soft stories irrespective of the extent of
irregularities; and the method is quite empirical.
Eurocode 8 2003 recommends increasing the resistance of
columns in the less infilled story in proportion to the amount
of deficit in strength of MI. Seismic design forces in only
columns are increased by a factor given by
q
V
V
Ed
RW
1
VRW = total reduction in lateral resistance
VEd = sum of seismic force on vertical element of story concerned
q = 1.5 to 4.68
20. Vertical Irregularities
Plan of a typical building showing requirement of minimum
20% of the total length of lateral load–resisting walls along
both x and y directions to be placed in each of the external
frames in both directions
According to the Nepal code NBC-201 1995, at least two
lateral load–resisting walls shall be used in each principal
direction at any level in a building.
21. Response Reduction Factor
Elastic force resultants in RC frame members are reduced by
an appropriate value of R to account for over-strength,
redundancy, and ductility in the structure. It is difficult to
compare R values across different codes because of
significant differences in the design philosophies, and safety
and load factors used on the final design values. Therefore, R
values are compared for different building systems within a
particular code only.
22. Lateral Displacement and
Interstory Drift
Lateral deformations at various levels in MI-RC frame
buildings depend upon the distribution of MI walls in
buildings. If more walls are present at the base, lateral
deformations will be less and evenly distributed along the
height of buildings. On the other hand, if more walls are
present on the upper stories, then lateral deformations will
be concentrated at the bottom, where stories are lesser
infilled. Lateral deformations and interstory drift will also
depend upon the ductility and damping of buildings.
23. Lateral Displacement and
Interstory Drift
Chinese code GBJ-11-89 1989 has provisions to control the
deformability of MI-RC frames. Seismic deformations must
be checked for the limit state of deformability.
Elastic story relative displacement, caused by the design
value of frequent earthquake action should not exceed the
limit given by
HV ee )(
where e is the elastic drift taken as 1/550 for frames
considering the stiffness of MI.
24. Lateral Displacement and
Interstory Drift
A few national codes, such as Eurocode 8 2003, NBC-105
1995, NSR-98 1998, and Costa Rican code 1986 have
restricted the interstory drift ratio for MI-RC frames to about
1%. These drift ratios are calculated using displacements
obtained from elastic forces, which are amplified.
FEMA-306 ATC 1999 recommends the following interstory
drift limit states for different solid panels: for brick masonry,
1.5%; for grouted concrete block masonry, 2.0%; and for
ungrouted concrete block masonry, 2.5%.
25. Strength of MI
Strength of MI does not have any direct implications on the
ultimate strength of ductile RC frames;
In some cases, failure modes of MI control the failure modes
of nonductile RC frames.
Failure mode of MI depends upon relative strength of MI in
different actions, like compression, shear, etc.
– For example, if RC columns are not sufficiently confined with shear
reinforcement, then shear-sliding failure mode of MI along a bed
joint may trigger shear failure of columns.
26. Strength of MI
As per Eurocode 8 2003, shear capacity of columns is
required to be checked for shear forces generated by the
diagonal strut action of MI by considering the vertical
component of the width of strut as the contact area between
RC frame and MI.
Recommended strut width is an unspecified fraction of the
panel diagonal length. Minimum wall thickness of 240 mm
and maximum slenderness ratio height/thickness of 15 is
specified for MI.
Nepal code NBC-201 1995 also requires MI to be modeled as
diag-
27. Strength of MI
Nepal code NBC-201 1995 also requires MI to be modeled as
diagonal struts, without specifying their cross-sectional
properties. A minimum wall thickness of half brick is
allowed to be used as infill.
According to the Israeli code SI-413 1995, MI of thickness 150
mm or more are considered to resist the seismic story shear
force, and total story resistance is given by
– where Ac and Am are total cross-sectional areas of RC columns and
MI, respectively, along the direction considered, fvd is the design
strength of concrete in shear, and fmk is the characteristic shear
strength of MI
mkmvdcR fAfAV )(4.0)(10
28. Strength of MI
FEMA – 306 recommends; effective width of diagonal
compression strut a,
– where hcol is the column height, rinf is the diagonal length of the MI
panel,
– Eme and Efe are expected modulus of elasticity of masonry and frame
material, respectively.
– tinf is the actual thickness of MI in contact with frame, is the
inclination of diagonal strut with horizontal, Icol is the moment of
inertia of column, and hinf is the height of MI panel. Thickness of
equivalent strut is taken to be equal to actual thickness of the wall.
25.0
inf
inf
1
inf
4.0
1
]
4
2sin
[
)(175.0
hIE
tE
rha
colfe
me
col
29. Presence of openings in MI changes the actual behavior of RC
frames because of reduction in lateral strength and stiffness.
As per Eurocode 8, only the solid walls or walls with a single
door or window opening are assumed to be imparting any
significant strength to the structure.
Vertical RC elements of at least 150 mm dimension are
required at both sides of any opening larger than a 1.5 m2
area.
Longitudinal steel in the element shall not be less than 300
mm2 or 1% of the cross-sectional area of the element. Shear
reinforcement in the form of stirrups of at least 5 mm diameter
is required with a minimum spacing of 150 mm.
Effect of Opening on strength of
MI
30. According to the Nepal code NBC-201 1995, only those walls
with an opening area less than 10% of the gross panel area are
considered as resisting seismic loads.
Openings shall be outside the restricted zone Figure 4, and if
these openings are located inside the middle two-thirds of a
panel, then they need to be strengthened by providing
RC elements around them.
Effect of Opening on strength of
MI
31. Out-of-plane collapses are not common for walls of low
slenderness value and when MI walls are sufficiently
confined in an RC frame.
Under the action of out-of-plane forces, bending of MI takes
place in the out-of-plane direction, which exerts tension
elongation in the leeward face of MI. Because of elongation,
an in-plane compressive reaction is induced in MI by the
surrounding RC frames in which MI walls are confined.
Therefore, an arching action is developed in MI due to which
a considerable amount of out-of-plane forces are resisted by
MI.
Strength Associated with Out-of-
Plane Collapse of Masonry Infills
32. Eurocode 8 2003 suggests several preventive measures to
avoid out-of-plane failure of MI walls during earthquakes.
– providing light wire meshes adequately anchored on MI
– walls and on RC frames,
– wall ties fixed to columns and cast into bedding planes of masonry,
– and concrete posts and belts across the panels and through the full
thickness of the MI.
Nepal code NBC-201 1995 recommends
– provision of RC bands throughout the length of walls at about one-
third and two-thirds of the story height.
Strength Associated with Out-of-
Plane Collapse of Masonry Infills
33. FEMA-306 recommends calculating the capacity of MI to
resist out-of-plane seismic forces.
– Capacity of MI is calculated in the form of a uniform pressure applied
on MI walls in the out-of-plane direction, which depends upon
strength of masonry, slenderness ratio, and damage sustained in MI
walls and surrounding columns due to in-plane seismic forces.
Strength Associated with Out-of-
Plane Collapse of Masonry Infills
34. MI walls are laterally much stiffer than RC frames, and
therefore, the initial stiffness of the MI-RC frames largely
depends upon the stiffness of MI.
Stiffness of MI-RC frames significantly depends on the
distribution of MI in the frame; generally, the MI-RC
frames with regular distribution of MI in plan as well as
along height are stiffer than the irregular MI-RC frames.
Lateral stiffness of MI-RC frames reduces with the
presence of openings in infill; however, this issue has not
been addressed by the national codes.
Stiffness of Masonry Infills
35. Eurocode 8 2003, Nepal code NBC-201 1995, and FEMA-306
recommend modeling the MI as equivalent diagonal struts.
Eurocode 8 and Nepal code do not specify the width of
strut.
FEMA-306 recommends following equation to calculate the
width of strut for use in stiffness calculations;
Stiffness of Masonry Infills
inf
4.0
1 )(175.0 rha col
36. Nepal code specifies the modulus of elasticity of MI as
2,400 to 3,000 MPa for various grades of mortar.
FEMA-306 recommends using modulus of elasticity as 550
times the masonry prism strength in the absence of tests.
Stiffness of Masonry Infills
37. Empirical estimation of natural period addresses very
simple and regular MI-RC frames and does not cover the
unsymmetrical distribution of MI.
Enhanced design of weak/soft-story frame members is
done in different national codes based on empirical or
semi-empirical relations.
Strength and stiffness of MI are among the most important
concerns related to MI-RC frame buildings, yet national
codes are not very specific on these issues.
Response reduction factor and allowable story drift control
the seismic design forces and deformability requirements
for buildings, respectively. There is no consensus in various
national codes on values of response reduction factor.
Similarly, there is an ambiguity over the specifications in
various national codes regarding allowable story drift.
Shortcomings in National Codes