A Comparative Study on an RC Frame Building with Different Types of Bracing for Various Seismic Zones

Abstract

Most of the reinforced concrete buildings failed due to earthquake strikes in that region. So it is critical to select an effective lateral load-resisting system. In the RCC frame, the more prominent significance is given to creating a structure secure against lateral load. To stand up to lateral load acting on a building different types of steel and RCC bracing systems are provided. In this study, the seismic analysis of reinforced concrete framed structures with different types of bracing X- bracing, inverted V bracing, and diamond bracing etc. are investigated in the designing software STAAD.Pro Connect Edition. A G+4 RC framed structure is analyzed for various seismic zones using STAAD.Pro Connect Edition software as per IS code 1893:2016 (Part 1). It is found that the X-type of steel bracing systems significantly contributes to the structural stiffness and reduces the maximum inter-storey drift of RC frame structure than other all the bracing systems. It is also concluded that base shear is maximum for X-type of bracing system other than all the bracing systems for the same seismic zones.