Wind Analysis of RCC Tube in Tube Structure Using ETABS Software

Abstract

Abstract: The advancement in construction field is increased day by day. The numbers of buildings, height of building is increased. The effect of lateral load is increased with respect to the increase of height. Advance construction methods and structural systems are to be introduced to enhance the structural safety. There are different types of structural systems which are to be used to resist the effect of lateral loads on the buildings. tube, bundled tube, tube in tube, and tube mega frame structures tubular structures. A tube-in-tube structure Comprises of a peripheral framed tube and a core tube interconnected by floor slabs. The frame tube structure takes more of lateral load the efficiency of this system is derived from the great number of rigid joints acting along the periphery, creating a large tube. In which the horizontal slabs and beams connecting vertical elements are assumed as continuous connecting medium having Equivalent distributed stiffness properties. The tube-in-tube structure with central tube provides stability against lateral loading as well as gravity loading. The Static analysis is use for analysis of tubular structures and the output of the models are evaluate to have a comparative study of their wind performance in different terrain, Also, this system provides enough opening for stairways, elevators and ducts etc. It is suitable for high rise structure. The use of tube-in-tube structure allows speedy construction. It is suitable for RCC, constructions. This study is focused on wind behavior of tube in tube structure for varying terrain category in India for the parameters like wind displacement, story drift, and time period.