PUSHOVER ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALL RC FRAMED BUILDING

Over the past several years, seismic design codes which have consequently been updated for the seismic rehabilitation of buildings have become more stringent for the implementation of Performance Based Design principles, especially for existing structures. Performance-Based Design requires rigorous nonlinear analysis. The structural safety for seismic loading is one of the most important factor along with building serviceability and potential for economic loss during major earthquakes. As multi-storeyed structures are coming up in large numbers, the designers are in a necessity to provide adequate lateral strength and stability against the earthquake and wind loads. Hence in order to provide the lateral strength and stability, shear walls are introduced into the high-rise buildings. This paper deals with the non-linear analysis of shear wall in a building frame. In this present study, the focus is to identify effective location of shear wall in multi-storey building.