STUDY OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MULTI-STOREY BUILDING
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IOE Pulchowk Campus
Abstract
This project report presents a study on earthquake-resistant analysis and design of a Multistorey building, located in a high-risk seismic zone in Nepal. The report covers a comprehensive
analysis of the building's seismic behavior using two widely used analysis methods - Equivalent
Static Method and Modal Response Spectrum Model.
The analysis includes a detailed seismic hazard assessment, dynamic analysis, and design of
the building's structural components, such as columns, beams, and slabs. The design of the
building is based on the NBC codes, including NBC-205:2017 and NBC-206:2017, and IS
codes, including IS 1893:2016, IS 13920:2016, and IS 456:2000.
The report includes a detailed study of earthquake-resistant design techniques, such as ductility,
energy dissipation, and their effectiveness in reducing the seismic vulnerability of the building.
The study concludes that the use of ductile detailing and energy dissipation systems in the
building's design improves its seismic performance and reduces the risk of collapse during an
earthquake.
The project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of earthquake-resistant design
principles and their application in the design of Multi-storey buildings. The report can serve as
a valuable resource for civil engineering students and professionals, providing them with
practical knowledge of earthquake-resistant design principles.
The findings of this study can contribute to improving the seismic performance of buildings in
high-risk seismic zones, reducing the risk of loss of life and property during an earthquake.
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The need for earthquake-resistant buildings in Nepal is of critical importance due to the
country's high vulnerability to earthquakes. Nepal is located at the junction of the Indian and
Eurasian tectonic plates and has a long history of devastating earthquakes, making it one of the
most seismically active countries in the world