A Review on Comparison Between Seismic and Non-Seismic Analysis of Multi-Storey R.C. Buildings

Abstract

Almost once in every decade, the Indian subcontinent is getting hit by severe to moderate intensity earthquakes. Property in general, and multi-story buildings in particular, are severely damaged by this earthquake. As a result, all structures built in the Indian subcontinent, particularly those in earthquake-prone areas, should be designed to withstand the pressures and stresses caused by earthquakes. We need to ensure safety against the dynamic force, such as an earthquake, which affects structures and influences seismic responses of such structures. The analysis of any structural system to identify the deformations and forces caused by applied loads or ground excitation is an important step in designing an earthquake-resistant construction. Depending on the goal of the analysis in the design process, a variety of approaches are available, ranging from a simple linear analysis to a complex non-linear analysis. According to IS 1893-2002, the seismic response of a residential P (Parking) + 15 storey RC frame building is studied using equivalent static method in SAP2000 software. This paper presents comparison study between analysis of multi-storied buildings for seismic and gravity forces and their effects on structural members.