Authors: Vivek Choudhary, Rahul Kumar Satbhaiya
Abstract: The safety of people inside a building depends on its ability to withstand seismic waves and survive an earthquake with minimal damage and repairs, and without collapsing easily. Various systems are used to absorb seismic energy, including dampers, seismic isolation devices, earthquake-resistant walls, and underground water tanks. The effectiveness of these systems depends on their type and location. In this study, the seismic analysis of a 16-story G+ residential building is carried out based on the analysis of the dynamics of floor shear stress and overturning moment. The ground motion dynamics data are taken from the PEER database. Based on the maximum floor shear stress and maximum overturning moment, the performance of transverse bracing and seismic isolation structures is compared with that of conventional moment structures. By placing these elements at the corners of the building in different models, an efficient and adequate model is obtained.
