To Study the Effects of EL & WL on RC Structure in Various Seismic Zones and Soil Types

Abstract

Nowadays, earthquakes are a phenomenon that has an impact on the structural safety and
serviceability. The degree of damage caused by an earthquake to structures is determined by
the type of building, the type of soil, the technology utilised for earthquake protection, and,
last but not least, the location of the building. The effects of an earthquake are heavily
dependent on the type of soil in which the foundation of a building is built, because an
earthquake changes the motion of the ground, resulting in foundation failure. As a result, it is
critical to research the behaviour of various soils during the construction of structures. A
comparison of distinct seismic zones and wind loading on high-rise buildings at different
soils is presented in this work. It calculates the critical design loading for multi-story
buildings subjected to basic wind speeds of 50 m/s and seismic zones (II, III, IV, V). The
response of a G+20 storeyed RC framed building to seismic loads is examined using Indian
Standard code IS 1893(part1):2016 and wind loads using Indian Standard code IS
875(part3):1987. In this analysis, twelve RC frame structures are evaluated, three RC frame
structures in each seismic zone with different types of soil, such as hard, medium, and soft
soil. For beams and columns of the structure, the results of axial force, shear force, bending
moment and other factors are monitored, compared, and summarised.