Abstract
Fundamental natural period of vibration T of the building is an important parameter for evaluation of seismic base shear. Empirical equations given in the Indian seismic code for the calculation of the fundamental period of a framed structure, primarily as a function of height, do not consider the effect of stiffness of the structure, base dimensions of the structure, number of panels in both the directions, amount of infill and properties of the infill. The fundamental period can be evaluated using simplified expressions found in codes, which are based on earthquake recordings in existing buildings, laboratory tests, numerical or analytical computations. These technical codes provide expressions which depend on basic parameters such as building height or number of stories. Building periods predicted by these expressions are widely used in practice although it has been observed that there is scope for further improvement in these equations since the height alone is inadequate to explain period variability. It is also known that the period of a RC frame structure differs depending on whether the longitudinal or transverse direction of the structure is considered. The aim of this study is to find the effects of building base width in both the directions, stiffness of the structure etc. and to predict the fundamental period of vibration of reinforced concrete buildings with moment resisting frames (MRF). A few examples of dynamic analysis are presented in this study to show the effect of base dimensions and stiffness of the structure in calculating the time period of the structure. And it is recommended to be incorporated in the formula for evaluating the natural period of vibration of structures.
Highlights
Estimation of seismic base shear requires the fundamental natural period of vibration T of the building
The approximate fundamental natural period of vibration (Ta) in second of a moment resisting frames building without brick infill panels may be estimated by empirical expression given in Indian seismic code IS1893 (Part-1)-2002 [6]
The aim of this study is to find the effect of base width and stiffness of the structure in order to predict the fundamental period of vibration of reinforced concrete buildings with moment resisting frames
Summary
Estimation of seismic base shear requires the fundamental natural period of vibration T of the building. The stiffness contribution of many non structural elements, such as in-fill masonry panels [4] [5], considered to derive period formula in different countries. For this reason, the empirical expression for T may be specific to each country. The approximate fundamental natural period of vibration (Ta) in second of a moment resisting frames building without brick infill panels may be estimated by empirical expression given in Indian seismic code IS1893 (Part-1)-2002 [6]
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