EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MULTISTORIED HOSPITAL BUILDING

Abstract

The objective of this project is not solely restricted to the B.E. Civil final semester curriculum, as it also offers the student community a comprehensive report on "Seismic Analysis and Design of Multistoried Hospital Building," covering a range of topics. A building must satisfactorily fulfill numerous functions, both structural and aesthetic. These functions include the building's usability for its intended purpose and occupancy, its structural safety, its ability to withstand fires, and its adherence to hygienic sanitation, ventilation, and daylight standards. Additionally, the building must be stable and structurally sound, with its design dependent on the minimum requirements for each of these functions. Following the Gorkha Earthquake that occurred on April 25th, 2015, the construction of multistoried buildings has been under close scrutiny and supervision by structural engineers. Before commencing construction, it is vital to verify the design quality of various structural elements of a building and maintain quality control during the construction process. Additionally, it is essential to consider the different types of loads that the structure will encounter during its service life. This report outlines the considerations, procedures, and results of the structural design of a hospital building to be constructed in Pokhara. In this report, special care has been taken to the analysis of vertical and lateral forces and detailing of structural elements and is conformed to respective codes in every way possible. Efforts been made to ensure that this report is free of errors, but mistakes may still occur. Constructive criticism is warmly welcomed, and we would be obliged if any errors are brought to our attention.