Utilization of Reinforced Concrete Flexural (Shear) Walls in Multistorey Buildings with Effect of Lateral Loads under Flat Terrain

This research paper presents the relation between base shear and base moment, minimum thickness of shear wall to avoid buckling of shear walls, considered with dimensions classified as class A, class B, class C as per IS : 875 : 1987 (Part 3). Both lateral loads, seismic and wind loads are considered for calculation of minimum thickness of shear wall, base shear and base moment. Seismic zones II, III, IV, V are considered as per IS : 1893 : 2002 and wind loads of 33m/s, 39m/s, 44m/s, 47m/s, 50m/s, 55m/s are considered as per IS : 875 : 1987 (Part 3). The results showed that the minimum thickness of reinforced concrete shear wall as with wind loads and seismic loads. Regression chart equations are also shown for base shear and base moment.