Evaluation of R-Factor for 5 Storey RC Frame (IMRF) Building

Abstract

According to IS 1893 part 1 (2016), the philosophy of earthquake resistant structures allows for some damages and inelastic lateral displacement in the structure for energy dissipation during an earthquake. The non-linear behaviour of elements in the structure plays a crucial role in earthquake resistance. There are three detailed classes for distinct seismic zones in different national codes. In India, the draught IS 13920 advocated the usage of IMRF (intermediate moment resisting frame) in zones II and III. The 5 storey IMRF is designed and detailed as per IS 1893 (part 1) 2016, IS 13920 (2016), IS 1893 draft, IS 13920 draft, IS 456 (2000). In addition, nonlinear static pushover analysis was performed on IMRF and SMRF RC frame buildings in accordance with FEMA 356. (Displacement Coefficient method) During the analysis, two distinct load patterns (i) parabolic as per IS 1893 (part 1) 2016 (ii) fundamental mode shape are utilised, and the influence of p-delta is also taken into account when evaluating the response reduction factor. The analysed R-factor for studied frame building for fundamental mode shape loading was found to be near to the initial estimated R-factor during the design.