International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) p-ISSN: 2395-0072
A Review on Existing R.C.C. Framed Building Condition Assessment and Evaluation of Seismic Activity With Etabs Barejia M.Meeran1, Aakash Suthar2, 1M.Tech Student, L.J. University, Ahmedabad 2Aakash Suthar, Assistance Professor, Civil Engineering Department, L.J. University, Ahmedabad, India.
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Abstract - Throughout a building's life, the process of building condition assessment, is essential to controlling and preserving the structure's value, safety, and integrity. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the importance of condition assessment and earthquake evaluation outlining the various methodologies employed and the areas of focus during an assessment. It includes an evaluation of structural stability, mechanical systems, and seismic condition of the building. In earthquake-prone areas, evaluating a building's seismic resistance is essential to ensuring its safety. This study explores the procedures and significance of comprehensive building seismic evaluation, emphasizing the use of digital modeling tools like SAP, E-tabs , etc. in addition to manual computations. This paper includes insightful information about the difficulties and complexities of R.C. Framed structures, as well as the necessity of approaching their assessment and evaluation in a methodical and thorough manner.
associated with potential injury and fatalities. Therefore, in order to ensure the functioning, security, robustness, and safety of existing buildings, routine condition assessments and seismic assessments are required.
Building owners, property managers, and the general public have serious concerns about preserving the integrity, safety, and long-term worth of structures. Seismic evaluation and building condition assessment are two essential parts of this work.
Key Words: R.C. Framed Structure, Safety, Earthquake , E-tabs, Condition Assessment.
1. INTRODUCTION Building structure evaluation and its ability to withstand seismic events has been a major area of research for many years. Seismic evaluation of existing reinforced concrete (R.C.C.) framed structures is one of the critical topics on which researchers and practitioners have concentrated a great deal of attention. Structures provide houses, places to live and work, and the infrastructure required for communication, transportation, and other essentials, which is why structures form the foundation of modern civilization. However, as these structures age, they become more susceptible to deterioration and harm from various earthquakes as well as other man-made and natural pressures. This poses a significant danger to the general safety of the town, the safety of its citizens, and the financial and social costs
Figure-1 Old Damaged Building Condition assessment is a methodical procedure that entails analyzing and assessing different building components. It is intended to detect any current or possible problems, ranging from slight deterioration to significant structural difficulties. The findings of a condition evaluation can assist direct planning for upkeep, support property appraisal, and guarantee respect to building codes. The goal of earthquake evaluation, on the other hand, is to ascertain how resilient a structure is to seismic forces. This assessment is essential in earthquake-prone locations to prevent structure collapses that might have disastrous effects. A range of methods are employed for doing seismic 1858