Study of Structural Irregularities in different Seismic Zones using Response Spectrum Analysis

Abstract

Abstract: The Indian Standard code IS-1893: 2002 (Part-I) defines various types of structural irregularities. The code suggests a special approach of study for irregular structures. The earthquake effect leads to the damage the property and many people loss their life. So, we've to understand the structural performance under seismic load before construction. In this study varying plan irregularities which are often inevitable thanks to building requirements and architectural imperatives, and having a serious impact on building costs are investigated. The objective of the project is to carry out Response spectrum analysis of two RCC buildings is to be done in four different seismic zones of India (i.e., Zone-2, Zone-3, Zone-4, Zone-5). ETABS model of G+10 RCC with Varying Geometry plan is considered in this analysis. The analysis is done using Extended Three-Dimensional Analysis of Building System software. Various response parameters like lateral force, story drift, Displacement are often determined. The evaluation of response of structures subjected to lateral loading with the help of frequency and the magnitude of stress resultant, is also included in the scope of this paper. Keywords: Plan irregularity, Vertical geometric irregularities Response spectrum method, ETABS, Structural Irregularities, Lateral Loading, Non-Linear Analysis, Storey Drift, Storey Displacement.