ANALYSIS OF REINFORCE CONCRETE BUILDING USING DIFFERENT BRACING SYSTEM UNDER EARTHQUAKE LOADING

In this study, seismic analysis of multi storey RC building frames have been carried out considering different types of bracing systems. Bracing systems are very efficient in resisting lateral forces. STAAD.Pro software has been used for analysis purpose. Analyses of multi storey RC building frames are carried out in 2 parts I) Building frame without bracing systems and II) Building frames with Bracing systems Thre e different type of bracing systems i.e. X Bracing, K Bracing and V Bracing including bracing core and outer pattern have been considered. Results are collected in terms of maximum moments in beams, axial force, shear force, maximum displacement and storey displacement which are critically analysed to quantify the effects of various parameters. This approach focuses on the arrangement of bracing in a structure and their effectiveness in reducing the lateral displacement ultimately to achieve economy in cons truction with similar structural frames