Wind-Related Structural Stiffness and Stiffness Reduction Factors

Abstract

One of the most important parts of a building is its columns. When columns are destroyed, it can lead to the destruction of other structures or be the major cause of the destruction of the whole structure. Building stiffness is a very important factor when looking at how structures behave because it affects how buildings vibrate and, by extension, how much horizontal wind they can handle. It is possible to be more specific about how to plan high-rise buildings that are subject to wind loads by looking at how buildings behave when their structural stiffness decreases. The objective of the study is to investigate through the effects if reinforced concrete buildings reduce stiffness and how that changes how wind affects the structure. The author of this study looks at how reinforced concrete high-rise buildings behave. The results will be used to look at changes in the horizontal displacements and internal forces in buildings so that project design suggestions can be made.