Abstracto

Behaviour of Multistorey RCC Structure with Different Type of Bracing System (A Software Approach)

Nauman Mohammed, Islam Nazrul

Structures in high seismic risk areas may be susceptible to severe damage in a major earthquake. For the variety of structures and possible deficiencies that arise, several retrofitting techniques can be considered. Bracing system is one of the retrofitting techniques and it provides an excellent approach for strengthening and stiffening existing building for lateral forces. Also, another potential advantage of this system is the comparatively small increase in mass associated with the retrofitting scheme since this is a great problem for several retrofitting techniques. Our ability to build seismically safe structures with adequate seismic resistance has increased significantly in the past few decades. Many reinforced concrete frame structures built in seismically active areas are expected to perform inadequately in a seismic event. Braced frames are known to be efficient structural systems for buildings under high lateral loads such as seismic or wind loadings. The fact that the lateral resistance of frame can be significantly improved by the addition of a bracing system has led to the idea of retrofitting seismically inadequate reinforced concrete frames with steel bracing system. Steel bracing systems have both practical and economical advantages. The potential advantage of bracing system is the comparatively small increase in mass associated with the retrofitting scheme since this is a great problem for several retrofitting techniques. The application of steel bracings is faster to execute. The steel bracings are usually installed between existing vertical members. Furthermore, if it is used in the structure, the minimum disruption of the building is obtained.