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Volume: 12 Issue: 11 | Nov 2025
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Analysis of High Rise(G+24) Building Under Different Type of Soil Condition with and Without Shear Wall Using E-TABS Software Komal Kailas Salve1, Prof. Dinesh M. Pandit2, 1M-TECH student, Department of Civil Engineering, CSMSS Chh. Shahu College of Engineering, Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar.431005, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
2Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, CSMSS Chh. Shahu College of Engineering, Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar.431005, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - This study presents the seismic evaluation and
Shear walls act as vertical cantilever elements capable of resisting significant lateral loads through both bending and shear action. Their placement, thickness, and configuration greatly influence the overall stiffness, deformation pattern, and seismic performance of a building. Ensuring appropriate use of shear walls becomes more critical in regions located in higher seismic zones, such as Zone-V.
structural behaviour of a G+24 reinforced concrete high-rise residential building subjected to different soil conditions— hard, medium, and soft—considering both shear-wall and nonshear-wall configurations. The building is located in seismic Zone V, making lateral stability a critical design requirement. Using ETABS software, detailed models were developed to assess how soil stiffness and lateral-resisting systems influence the building’s dynamic response. Key parameters such as story displacement, drift, modal time period, seismic weight, and base shear were analysed through the Response Spectrum method in accordance with IS 1893 (Part 1): 2002.
Another essential factor affecting seismic behavior is the type of supporting soil. Buildings founded on hard, medium, or soft soil exhibit different responses under the same loading conditions due to soil–structure interaction (SSI). Soft soil leads to higher displacement and drift, whereas hard soil improves stiffness but increases base shear. A precise understanding of the interaction between structure and soil is therefore crucial for designing a safe and economical high-rise system.
The results indicate that soil flexibility significantly affects seismic demand, with soft soil producing higher displacements and longer time periods compared to hard and medium soil. Buildings with reinforced concrete shear walls exhibited superior lateral resistance, reduced drift, and improved overall seismic performance compared to conventional frame systems. Comparative analysis also highlights that stepped and full shear wall systems provide better drift control—particularly in upper stories—while column-only systems show increased deformation. This research emphasizes the importance of soil– structure interaction and appropriate placement of shear walls for ensuring stability, resilience, and safety in high-rise buildings situated in high-seismic zones.
In this study, a G+24 RC residential building is analyzed using ETABS software under varying soil conditions with and without shear walls. Structural parameters such as story displacement, story drift, time period, and base shear are compared to assess the influence of soil type and shear wall configuration on overall performance. The results help identify an optimal system that ensures safety, serviceability, and economic design.
1.1 Problem Statement
Key Words: Story displacement, Story drift, Base shear, Soil–structure interaction, Shear wall, ETABS, Seismic analysis.
Tall buildings are highly sensitive to lateral loads, and their behavior is strongly influenced by soil conditions and the efficiency of the lateral load-resisting systems. However, in many practical designs, soil–structure interaction effects are simplified or neglected, and shear wall placement is often based on assumptions rather than detailed analysis. This leads to uncertainty in predicting structural performance, especially in soft soil regions or high-seismic zones. Therefore, a systematic comparative study is required to evaluate how a G+24 high-rise RC building behaves:
1.INTRODUCTION High-rise reinforced concrete (RC) buildings are required to safely resist both gravity loads and lateral forces generated by wind and earthquakes. As the height of a building increases, the demand on lateral load–resisting components also increases, often making conventional beam–column framing insufficient. Tall structures frequently face issues such as excessive drift, heavy reinforcement congestion at beam-column joints, and reduced construction efficiency. These challenges highlight the need for additional lateral stiffness elements, such as shear walls, to ensure structural safety.
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