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International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research (IJSETR)

Volume 7, Issue 6, June 2018, ISSN: 2278 -7798

different locations were for all the 2 cases. The structural performance during a seismic event
building is analyzed in Zone 2 & Zone 5 with with a particular recurrence interval.
three soils in both static & Dynamic Analysis. Due to the variety of structural condition of
Moments, Shear, Displacement were compared building, it is hard to develop typical rules for
for all the cases. It is observed that the deflection retrofitting. Each building has different
was reduced by providing the Viscous dampers . approaches depending on the structural
deficiencies. Hence, engineers are needed to
A commercial package ETABS2013 has prepare and design the retrofitting approaches.
been utilized for analyzing high-rise building of In the design of retrofitting approach, the
60m height and for zone-II & zone-V. The result engineer must comply with the building codes.
has been compared using tables & graph to find The results generated by the adopted retrofitting
out the most optimized solution. Concluding techniques must fulfill the minimum
remark has been made on the basis of this requirements on the buildings codes, such as
analysis & comparison tables. deformation, detailing, strength, etc.

2.2 Causes of failure


II. METHODOLOGY FOR
Following were the main causes of failure and
RETROFITTING OF EXISTING damages to the buildings India.
BUILDING : 1. Old buildings constructed without
considering engineering principles or
2.1 Concept of retrofitting modern construction practices
Retrofitting is technical interventions in 2. New Buildings not being designed to
structural system of a building that improve the Indian earthquake codes
resistance to earthquake by optimizing the 3. Lack of knowledge, understanding or
strength, ductility and earthquake loads. Strength training in the use of these codes by
of the building is generated from the structural local engineers
dimensions, materials, shape, and number of 4. Buildings erected without owners
structural elements, etc. Ductility of the seeking proper engineering advice
building is generated from good detailing, 5. Improper detailing of masonry and
materials used, degree of seismic resistant, etc. reinforced structures
Earthquake load is generated from the site 6. Poor materials, construction and
seismicity, mass of the structures, importance of workmanship used, particularly in
buildings, degree of seismic resistant, etc. commercial buildings
Seismic retrofit of an existing building most 7. Alterations and extensions being carried
often would be more challenging than designing out without proper regard for effects on
a new one. The first step of seismic evaluation structure during an earthquake.
aims at detecting the deficiencies of the 8. Buildings having poor quality
building. Seismic retrofitting of existing foundations or foundations built on poor
structures is one of the most effective methods soils.
of reducing the risk of human life and damage of 9. Little or no regularity authority
the buildings. Retrofitting procedures could be administering or policing the codes.
selected and applied so that the performance
objective of the retrofit depends upon the
importance of the structure and the desired

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