Performance Based Analysis and Design of Building Frames with Earthquake Loading

Analysis and design of building structures subjected to earthquake forces is complex task as earthquake forces are random in nature & unpredictable. In performance based analysis and design estimation of proper response parameters of structure is priorly considered to evaluate its performance. In the present work performance based analysis and design of building frames with earthquake loading is carried out. The performance of the structure considering potential hazards and uncertainties in assessment of the actual building responses are studied. Performance objectives are selected in performance based analysis and design followed by the development of a preliminary design. Further redesign and reassessment are carried out until the desired performance levels are achieved. Buildings frames are analyzed and redesigned by improving the reinforcement of various components of building frames. Multi storied building frames are analyzed enhancing the reinforcement of structural members in different combination as well as at different storey levels. The results of the analysis and design performed to meet required performance are presented in terms of displacement and forces.