Author : Narayan Kalsulkar and Satish Rathod

Generally, building frames are analyzed for gravity loads in vertical direction and lateral loads like earthquake load and wind load in lateral direction. The analysis of structure depends on idealization of geometry of structure and idealization of load system on the structure. The behavior of buildings during earthquake depends upon the distribution of mass and stiffness in both horizontal and vertical planes of the buildings. General behavior is shattered when the structure has irregularities. These kinds of irregularities are especially seen in hilly regions, where the structure rests on the sloping ground. In the present study, the response spectrum method is carried out on the type of structure that rests on the sloping ground. Building frames which occurs in hilly regions are narrowed down to two basic formats such as step back frames and step back-set back frames. And dynamic responses have been studied for various building configuration.

Keywords: Seismic Analysis, RCC Building etc.

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.5, No.3 (June-2015)