Abstract: The vast majority of existing RC structures have not been designed according to modern seismic codes. These structures are very likely to experience brittle types of shear failure with grave consequences during a major seismic event. Therefore, a complete and reliable seismic assessment of these structures needs to be carried out. It is only after the seismic assessment of buildings that effective earthquake resistant parameters can be suggested expected future earthquakes. In other words knowing the extent of expected structural damage reliable measures could be suggested.
Moreover, it is well known that shear walls are very important in providing resistance and stiffness against the horizontal loading induced by earthquake motions. Many buildings have been able to withstand severe earthquakes successfully due to the contribution of shear walls. To account for this, the effect of shear walls on the damage indices and hence on the degree of damage is also quantified. Furthermore, the location of shear walls in a building is said to considerably affect their effectiveness and hence the needs to be addressed.
Program consisted of testing of eight 8-STOREY frames using IDARC software. Frames were designed considering two parameters: reinforcement detailing and the presence of SHEAR walls. Frames were subjected to inelastic dynamic analysis with increasing intensity of ground acceleration. The study is conducted on the same frame by organizing the SHEAR walls at different positions.
Title: The Effect of Change in the Seismic Stability of Tall RC Buildings by Changing the Position of Shear Walls
Author: WASEEM RAJA GANAI
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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