SEISMIC ANALYSIS OF RC FRAMED STRUCTURE CONSIDERING L-SHAPED SHEAR WALL AND HOLLOW CORE SHEAR WALL USING ETABS

This paper conducts a seismic analysis of a 20-story RCC residential building with integrated shear walls, aiming to optimize their placement. Seven structural models were evaluated, exploring different placements of shear walls inside and outside the building envelope. Using the response spectrum method in ETABS software, the study analyzed the structure located in Zone III, with medium to stiff soil conditions. Key parameter assessed is story displacement. The findings reveal significant performance differences between conventional RCC structures and those with shear walls, showing enhanced resistance to shear forces and overall structural performance. Placing shear walls at interior center edges was found most effective, with corners also proving effective compared to interior placements. Optimal placement near the building core enhances resilience against seismic forces, emphasizing the critical role of strategic shear wall placement in fortifying buildings in earthquake-prone areas.