Seismic analysis of medium rise building by response spectrum methd

Abstract

In India multi-storied building are usually constructed due to high cost and scarcity of land. In order to utilize maximum land area, builders and architects generally propose high to medium rise building plan configurations. These buildings which are constructed in seismic prone areas, are likely to be damaged during earthquake. Earthquake is a natural phenomenon which can generate the most destructive forces on the structure. Buildings should be made safe for the lives by proper design and detailing of structural member in order to have a ductile form of failure. The concept of earthquake resistant design is that the building should be designed to resist the forces, which arises due to Design Basis Earthquake, with only minor damages and the forces, which arises due to Maximum Considered Earthquake, with some accepted structural damages but no collapse. This project report comprises of seismic analysis and design of a RC building. This building is designed in ETABS and building is analysed using Response Spectrum Method as per IS-1893 (part 1):2002.