Optimal Design and Seismic Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Structures Braced with Shear Walls

This study optimized a building structure braced with shear walls using the CAFE software. First, the position of shear walls and initial design of shear wall thickness were decided. Preliminary analysis was conducted using the ETABS (extended 3D analysis of building systems) software to confirm the feasibility of the initial design. Subsequently, the influence of beam–column elements and shear walls on structural mechanics was explored. Next, this study proposed the optimal and most economical design of the structure of the building braced with shear walls. Finally, the relationship between the seismic resistance and optimization was identified.