Advanced Earthquake Resisting Techniques
Advanced Earthquake Resisting Techniques
April -2023
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Earthquake resisting Techniques” was carried out by following students studying at
IOT for partial fulfillment of Diploma Engineering. This Project work has been
carried out under my supervision and is up to my satisfaction.
Place: Kherva
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Department of Civil Engineering, B. S. Patel Polytechnic & Institute of
Technology, who has provided us the necessary knowledge and guidance for
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by us and provided all the necessary help to complete our work. We are very much
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Place: Kherva.
3. LITERATURE REVIEW
4. CASE STUDY
4.1 The Burj Khalifa
4.2 The Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre
5. CONCLUSION
6. REFERENCES
abstract
For over 35 years now, field of earthquake engineering has existed in our country. There have
been significant contributions to seismic safety of several important structures in our country by
Indian engineers. It is also seen that due to lack of awareness amongst practicing engineers
about provisions that needs to be followed in designing earthquake resistant buildings, the
result has been less satisfactory for normal structures during past Earthquake in India.
To prevent the buildings from earthquake excitations there are several techniques that are used
nowadays such as base isolation, dampers, bracings, etc. This paper is a review on various
researches carried out by various researchers and engineers on such systems. The paper consists
of a short review on the tests and investigations on systems for earthquake resistance in
buildings done by professors, students, etc of various universities from all over the globe and
also focuses on the result they obtained.
1. Introduction.
Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters that can have catastrophic effects on
buildings and infrastructure. The loss of life, damage to property, and disruption of essential
services can have a significant impact on communities and economies. In recent years, there has
been a growing interest in developing advanced earthquake resisting techniques to mitigate the
impact of earthquakes on buildings and infrastructure.
Some of the advanced earthquake resisting techniques include base isolation, damping systems,
bracing and shear walls, structural reinforcement, flexible piping systems, mass damping, and
advanced materials. These techniques can be used in combination or independently to improve
the resilience of buildings and infrastructure during earthquakes.
The importance of advanced earthquake resisting techniques cannot be overstated. They can
significantly reduce the impact of earthquakes on buildings and infrastructure, and ensure the
safety of people and property. This report aims to provide an overview of the different types of
advanced earthquake resisting techniques. their applications, and their effectiveness. By
understanding these techniques, we can better prepare for earthquakes and minimize their impact
on our communities and economies.
1.1 Methodology for advanced earthquake-resistant techniques
The methodology for advanced earthquake-resistant techniques involves several steps, including:
Site evaluation: The first step in the methodology is to evaluate the site where the structure
is to be built. This involves assessing the geology and soil conditions, as well as the
seismicity of the region. This information is used to determine the seismic hazard and the
design earthquake ground motion for the site.
Structural analysis and design: The next step is to perform structural analysis and design to
ensure that the structure is capable of withstanding the expected seismic forces. Advanced
earthquake-resistant techniques involve the use of innovative materials and structural systems
that can dissipate seismic energy and reduce the risk of structural damage.
Seismic isolation: Seismic isolation is an advanced technique that involves the use of special
bearings or pads to isolate the structure from the ground motion during an earthquake. This
technique can significantly reduce the seismic forces on the structure and minimize damage.
Damping systems: Damping systems are another advanced technique that involves the use of
devices such as dampers or shock absorbers to absorb seismic energy and reduce the seismic
forces on the structure. This technique is particularly effective for high-rise buildings and
other tall structures.
Quality control and testing: Quality control and testing are critical components of the
methodology for advanced earthquake-resistant techniques. This involves regular inspections
and testing to ensure that the structure is built according to the design specifications and is
capable of withstanding seismic forces.
The primary goals of earthquake resisting techniques are to improve the safety of people and
property during earthquakes, reduce the damage to buildings and infrastructure, and minimize
the disruption of essential services.
1. Safety:
The safety of people is the primary goal of earthquake resisting techniques. These
techniques aim to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life by ensuring that buildings and
infrastructure can withstand the impact of earthquakes.
2. Damage Reduction:
3. Resilience:
Earthquake resisting techniques also aim to improve the resilience of buildings and
infrastructure during earthquakes. Resilience is the ability of buildings and infrastructure
to absorb the impact of earthquakes, recover quickly, and continue to function normally.
By improving the resilience of buildings and infrastructure, we can reduce the impact of
earthquakes on our communities and economies.
4. Sustainability:
Earthquake-prone regions of the country have been identified on the basis of scientific inputs
related to seismicity, earthquakes that occurred in the past and the tectonic setup of the region.
On the basis of these inputs, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has grouped the country into
four seismic zones viz. zones V, IV, III and II. Zone V expects the highest level of seismicity
whereas Zone II is associated with the lowest level of seismicity.
Earthquake measuring instruments, also known as seismometers, are devices that measure the
vibrations or ground motion caused by earthquakes. There are several types of earthquakes
measuring instruments -
I. Analog Seismometers:
Analog seismometers are the earliest type of earthquake measuring instruments. They consist of
a weight suspended from a spring or pendulum, which moves with the ground motion during an
earthquake. The movement of the weight is recorded on a rotating drum or paper.
III. Accelerometers:
Accelerometers are devices that measure acceleration, including the acceleration caused by
ground motion during an earthquake. They are commonly used in portable devices such as
smartphones and tablets to detect earthquakes.
Earthquake magnitude classes are used to measure the strength or size of an earthquake. There
are several magnitude scales, but the two most commonly used scales are the Richter scale and
the moment magnitude scale.
1.6 Scales
Richter Scale:
The Richter scale is the original magnitude scale developed by Charles Richter in 1935. It
measures the amplitude of seismic waves, which are the waves of energy that travel through the
earth during an earthquake. The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale, meaning that each increase
of one unit represents a tenfold increase in wave amplitude. For example, an earthquake with a
magnitude of 6.0 is ten times stronger than an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0.
Both the Richter scale and the moment magnitude scale have their strengths and limitations. The
Richter scale is more commonly used for smaller earthquakes, while the moment magnitude
scale is used for larger earthquakes. In general, the moment magnitude scale is considered to be a
more accurate measure of earthquake size and is widely used by seismologists and earthquake
engineers.
In addition to magnitude, other factors that affect the impact of an earthquake include the depth
of the earthquake, the distance from the epicenter, and the local geology and soil conditions. It is
important to consider all of these factors when assessing the risk of earthquakes and designing
earthquake-resistant structures.
1.7 The 5 Largest Base-Isolated Buildings in the World
1. Apple Park
2. Adana Integrated Health Campus
3. Tokyo Sky tree East Tower
4. Isparta City Hospital
5. Logistics Park Hino
• The 2 million square foot complex can withstand a quake of 8 on the Richter scale. And
interestingly, Apple Park 2 in California recently became the largest base-isolated
structure in the world.
• It is a four-story, ring-shaped building,
• Totalled cost of building is $5 billion
1.8 Indian standard codes for earthquake design of structures
The Indian standard codes for earthquake design of structures are a set of guidelines and
regulations that specify the minimum requirements for earthquake-resistant design and
construction of structures in India. The following are some of the important Indian standard
codes for earthquake design of structures:
This code provides general provisions for earthquake-resistant design and construction of
buildings and structures in India. It covers seismic zoning, seismic loads, structural
design and detailing, and other requirements for earthquake-resistant design.
2. IS 13920: 1993:
This code provides guidelines for the design and construction of reinforced concrete
structures in seismic zones. It covers seismic design and detailing of beams, columns,
slabs, walls, and other elements of reinforced concrete structures.
3. IS 4326: 1993:
This code provides guidelines for the seismic design of liquid retaining structures, such as
dams and tanks. It covers seismic loads, design criteria, and detailing requirements for
earthquake-resistant design of liquid retaining structures.
4. IS 13935: 1993:
This code provides guidelines for the seismic design and construction of masonry
structures in seismic zones. It covers seismic design and detailing of walls, columns, and
other elements of masonry structures.
• Buckling-Restrained Braces
1. Isolation Units
An isolation unit is the basic component of the isolation system that performs of decoupling
effect to the building structure or the non-building structure.
2. Isolation Components
The isolation components are the connection units between the isolation units mentioned before.
These components do not contribute to the decoupling process.
Energy dissipation devices such as viscoelastic dampers, friction dampers, and tuned mass
dampers are used to absorb the energy generated by earthquake vibrations. These devices are
installed in different parts of the building structure and work by converting the kinetic energy
generated by the earthquake into heat.
A number of damping devices have been developed. What follows are some representative
examples:
Metallic Dampers
Viscoelastic Dampers
Viscous Dampers
2.3 Steel Braced Frames
Steel braced frames are a type of structural system that is designed to resist the lateral loads
caused by an earthquake. They consist of vertical steel members (braces) that are connected to
horizontal steel beams and columns. Steel braced frames are used in tall buildings and other
structures that are subject to strong earthquake vibrations.
Vertical bracing. Bracing in vertical planes (between lines of columns) provides load
paths to transfer horizontal forces to ground level and provide lateral stability.
Reinforced concrete shear walls are vertical walls that are designed to resist the lateral loads
caused by an earthquake. These walls are made of reinforced concrete and are located at strategic
positions in the building structure. Reinforced concrete shear walls are used in high-rise
buildings and other structures that are subject to strong earthquake vibrations.
The friction pendulum system is a type of base isolation system that involves placing a steel
ball on a concave surface that is attached to the building foundation. The steel ball is free to
move in any direction, thus reducing the impact of earthquake vibrations on the building.
3. Literature Review
3. - Nilanjan IJRET:
Earthquake
Tarafder,SM International
Resistant
ASCE, Journal of
Techiques and
Kamalesh Research in
Analysis of Tall
Bhowmilk Engineering and
Building
Technology
The tall buildings are more flexible than the shorter buildings and they are sensitive to
a different frequency range in the earthquake excitation.
The earthquake success of tall buildings is reinforced by studies using average properties
of earthquake and typical properties of tall buildings and there are no special earthquake
hazards that arise simply as a consequence of height.
In this article they it has been discussed about different analysis methods, base isolation
and soil structure interaction.
Analysis method is used for a large variety of tall building configurations comprising
slabs, beams, columns, foundations, walls, etc.
Soil Structure Interaction is the process in which the response of the soil influences the
motion of the structure and the motion of the structure influences the response of the
soil.
The paper aims to create an awareness about the earthquake-safe buildings in various
seismic zones.
The most common building typologies encountered in the recent years are the moment
resisting frame (RC frame), moment resisting frames with brick infill, and masonry
buildings.
This study investigates the construction practices adopted for these common building
typologies. Recommendations are made for the local construction practices wherever
found necessary with relevance to the coal provisions. In addition, the possible future
trend in the earthquake resistant technology has also been discussed.
The past earthquake experiences have demonstrated huge loss of life and building stock,
affecting the social and economic conditions of a country.
Though it is not possible to prevent an earthquake, the least that can be achieved in
reducing the damage is to make the buildings earthquake resistant.
With the advancement in our understanding of the earthquakes, most of the countries
have mandated the incorporation of seismic provisions in building design and
architecture.
Earthquake is an unpredictable natural disaster. Its impact is sudden but severe on the
livelihood.
It is the reason for the catastrophic failures of the structures and hampers the foundation
and stability of the structure.
The primary challenge for any civil engineer today is to deal with this earthquake and
develop some methods to make the structure of the building earthquake resistant.
The first and foremost part of the building that is severely affected is the foundation
beneath the ground.
Many pieces of research and studies are conducted to develop a solution for the resistance
of the earthquake.
In this study, a rigorous and thorough literature review of studies conducted before is
presented. The main emphasis of this paper is on reviewing different techniques such as
base isolation, provision of aluminium shear locks, elastomeric polymer bearing
technique, usage of fluid viscous dampers, and self-righting technique is presented and
compared.
This study will develop a base for future researchers to work in this area and will help the
researchers to develop a better and effective method to make the building structure
earthquake resistant.
Some types of Modern Techniques for Earthquake Resistant Building used are –
• Buckling-Restrained Braces
4. Case study
The Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world,
standing at 828 meters tall. The building was designed to withstand earthquakes and high winds,
and it features several advanced earthquake-resistant techniques.
One of the most notable techniques used in the Burj Khalifa is the reinforced concrete core. The
core is made up of high-strength concrete and steel, and it provides the building with its primary
structural support. The core is also designed to act as a giant tuning fork, vibrating at the same
frequency as any seismic waves that hit the building, which helps to reduce the building's
movement during an earthquake.
Another technique used in the Burj Khalifa is the tuned mass damper system. The system
consists of a massive concrete weight that is suspended on cables near the top of the building.
The weight is designed to counteract any swaying caused by wind or earthquakes and helps to
stabilize the building.
The Burj Khalifa also features a unique system of outrigger walls, which are used to transfer
lateral forces to the building's core. The outrigger walls are connected to the core by a series of
steel beams, and they provide additional stiffness and strength to the building.
Overall, the earthquake-resistant techniques used in the Burj Khalifa have proven to be highly
effective in protecting the building from seismic hazards. Despite being located in a region that is
prone to earthquakes, the Burj Khalifa has not suffered any significant damage from seismic
events since its completion in 2010.
The base isolation system used in the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre involves separating
the building from its foundation using special bearings. These bearings are made of layers of
rubber and steel, which allow the building to move independently of the foundation during an
earthquake. This helps to minimize the impact of seismic waves on the building and reduces the
risk of damage.
In addition to the base isolation system, the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre also features
several other earthquake-resistant features, including:
A seismic-resistant steel frame: The building's steel frame is designed to withstand
seismic forces and prevent the building from collapsing during an earthquake.
Energy-absorbing materials: The building's walls are made of reinforced concrete that is
reinforced with steel fibers, which helps to absorb energy during an earthquake.
A flexible roof system: The building's roof is designed to move independently of the rest
of the structure during an earthquake, which helps to reduce the risk of damage to the
building's interior.
A unique "drag strut" system: The building's columns are connected by a series of steel
beams that form a "drag strut" system. This system helps to distribute seismic forces
evenly throughout the building and prevent the building from collapsing.
Overall, the advanced earthquake-resistant techniques used in the Mahatma Mandir Convention
Centre have proven to be highly effective in protecting the building from seismic hazards. The
building has been subjected to several earthquakes since its completion, including a 7.7
magnitude earthquake in 2015, and it has suffered no significant damage. The success of the
Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre serves as an example of how advanced earthquake-resistant
techniques can be incorporated into building design to create safer, more resilient structures.
5. Conclusion
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