ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALL AND BRACED STRUCTURE USING F.E.M SIMULATION

Abstract

Observation of damage after earthquakes has shown that torsional vibration of buildings Induced by lateral seismic ground motion may cause serious distress in a structure, sometimes leading to its collapse. Therefore, when designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, a design engineer may have several alternatives. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via shear wall, braced frames or rigid frames, or other methods. The design system should be strong enough to resist the seismic forces and light enough to keep the existing structural elements far from needing further reinforcement.