International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE)

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Effect of Height and Position of Shear Wall on

G+5 Multi-Storey Building for Zone III
Pankaj Yadav, Rishabh Joshi

 Dead loads and live loads are calculated as per IS 875

Abstract: Shear wall is a structural member that provides Part-I [6].
stability to structure against lateral loads. These walls play Live load = -4 kN/m2
important role in multi-storey building situated in seismically ii. Wind Loading
active zones. They can resist large horizontal loads and The static wind load is calculated as per IS 875 (Part-III)
simultaneously support gravity loads owing to its higher stiffness [7], [8]. According to IS 875 (Part-III),
and strength. In this study, we have focused on the comparison
V Z = VB × K1 × K2 × K3 × K4
between the effects of earthquake and wind loading on G+5 storey
building with different positions of shear wall in Zone III. Twelve Where
models were prepared and then analyzed for earthquake and wind VZ is the design wind speed at a height z meter in m/s.
loading in +X direction with the help of STAAD.Pro v8i software. VB is the basic design wind speed at 10 m height.
These models include different position of full height shear wall PZ is the design wind pressure at height z in meter.
and also include partial shear wall at different floor levels. Results PZ = 0.6
were prepared in terms of maximum lateral displacements in the The following assumptions are taken for the wind load
whole structure, nodal displacements at particular node and calculation:
bending moments at corner column. The results were accurate
 Location: Lucknow
and displayed acceptable performance in terms of lateral
displacement and bending moment.
 Basic wind speed: 47 m/s
From the analysis, it was found that lateral nodal
 Terrain category: 3
displacements and bending moments are reduced in building with K1: 1.08 (life : 50 years)
shear wall as compared to building without shear wall. Also, K2: depending upon the variation of height
building with shear wall has more earthquake and wind resistance K3: 1 (for flat topography)
as compared to building without shear wall.  K4: 1 (for all other structure)
Keywords: STAAD.PRO, Shear wall, Seismic load, Wind load, iii. Seismic Loading
Nodal displacements, Bending moment, Multi-Storey The following expression is used for distribution of
design base shear (VB) along the height of the multi-storey
I. INTRODUCTION building [9]:
Shear wall is a vertical member that transfers the lateral
forces of the structure to the ground due to its cantilever
action [1]-[3]. Shear walls always starts from foundation Where
level and mostly goes up to full height of the building. Shear Qi is the design lateral force at floor i
walls do not have fixed positions in building, but are Wi is the seismic weight of floor i
generally preferred near staircase and lift area to control the hi is the height of floor i measured from the base of
vibrations produced due to movement of visitors and building
mechanical parts of elevators. n is the number of storeys in the building
The thickness of shear wall varies from 150-400 mm B. Modeling of Structure
depending on structural loading [4]. The reinforcing bars
provided in shear wall have thickness in between 1/10 of wall i. Description of building
thickness. They are of many types such as concrete shear The structure selected for this study is G+5 multi-storey
wall, steel plate shear wall, plywood shear wall, etc. building having a plan area of 25×20 m. The overall height of
the building is 18 m and the building is assumed to be situated
II. METHODOLOGY in Zone III (Lucknow). The foundation is assumed to be fixed
and medium type of soil is considered for study. The analysis
A. Load Calculations of the building was done using STAAD Pro and Indian
Loads are given as per Indian Standard Code IS 1893:2002 Standard Code of Practice for Seismic Resistant Design of
and IS 800:2007 [5]. Buildings was used for design.
i. Gravity Loading
ii. Materials
In this study, high yield strength deformed bars are
Revised Manuscript Received on September 15, 2019 provided as per IS Code having yield strength 415 N/mm2.
Pankaj Yadav, Department of Civil Engineering, Shri Ramswaroop Grade of concrete is M-25 with density 25 kN/m3 is adopted.
Memorial University, Barabanki, India. The density of masonry infill used for main and partition wall
Email: pypankajyadav@gmail.com
is 20 kN/m3.
Rishabh Joshi, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Shri Ramswaroop
Memorial University, Barabanki, India.
Email: rishabh12joshi@gmail.com

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iii. Member dimensions

The size of beam and column provided are 400×250 mm
and 400×400 mm respectively and both are modeled as frame
element. The slab is provided horizontally over the floor area
at each floor levels supported by beams having thickness 150
mm whereas, shear wall is provided vertically on the outer
bay of the structure having thickness 150 mm. The infill walls
are the partition wall that separates the different area of
building. These walls are provided with brick masonry
having thickness 230 mm for main wall or external walls and
115 mm walls for partition walls of building.
iv. Models prepared for study
In this study, total of 12 models are prepared with the
help of STAAD.Pro v8i software for analysis of structure. It Fig. 4: Model 4 – Shear Wall at Bay 3
includes both model with shear wall and without shear wall
with plan area 25×20 m and other properties and
specifications of building have been stated above. These
models are analyzed with seismic and wind loading in +X
direction at zone III [10].

Fig. 5: Model 5 – Shear Wall at Bay 4

Fig. 1: Model 1 – without Shear Wall

Fig. 6: Model 6 – Shear Wall at Bay 5

Fig. 2: Model 2 – Shear Wall at Bay 1

Fig. 7: Model 7 – Shear Wall up to 1st Floor

Fig. 3: Model 3 – Shear Wall at Bay 2

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Fig. 8: Model 8 – Shear Wall up to 2nd Floor

Fig. 12: Model 12 - Shear Wall up to full height

III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

A. Analysis Results for Maximum Nodal Displacement
In this section, we have discussed the maximum nodal
displacement that occurred in overall structure for different
models with and without shear wall due to dynamic loading
in +X direction such as seismic or wind loading.
i. Shear wall at different bay positions
In this section, the results are given for various models
with shear wall that changes its bay position. The
comparative graph for maximum nodal displacement for
various models due to seismic and wind loading in +X
Fig. 9: Model 9 – Shear Wall up to 3rd Floor
direction are shown below in Fig. 13.

Fig. 10: Model 10 – Shear Wall up to 4th Floor

Fig. 13: Maximum Nodal Displacement due to Wind and

Seismic loading in +X direction
ii. Shear wall at different floor levels
In this section, the results are given below for models
with shear wall at different floor levels. The comparative
graph for maximum nodal displacement for various models
of shear wall at different floor levels due to seismic and wind
loading in +X direction are shown below in Fig.14.

Fig. 11: Model 11 – Shear Wall up to 5th Floor

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ii. Shear wall at different floor levels

In this section, the results are given below for models
with shear wall at different floor levels. The comparative
graph for nodal displacement for various models of shear
wall at different floor levels due to seismic and wind loading
in +X direction are shown below in Fig.17.

Fig. 14: Maximum Nodal Displacement due to Wind and

Seismic loading in +X direction
B. Nodal Displacement at Corner Column Node
In this section, we have discussed the nodal
displacements in structure due to dynamic loading in +X
direction at corner column top node number 205 as shown
below in STAAD.PRO model in Fig.15. The analysis of
displacement are done at corner column on top node because
the structure are assumed to be fixed at supports therefore, the
maximum displacements will take place at top node rather
than bottom supports.
Fig. 17: Nodal Displacement at Node Number 205 due to
Wind and Seismic loading in +X direction
C. Analysis Results for Bending Moment
In this section, we have discussed the results for bending
moment for different models with and without shear wall at
corner column number 295 due to dynamic loading such as
seismic or wind loading. The selection of bottom column was
done because the bottom corner columns of structure are
more prone to higher bending moment compared to upper
columns in structure. The beam number 295 is shown below
in STAAD.PRO model in Fig. 18.

Fig. 15: STAAD.PRO Model Showing Node Number 205

i. Shear wall at different bay positions
In this section, the results are given for models with
shear wall that changes its bay position with different
models. The comparative graph for nodal displacement for
various models of shear wall due to seismic and wind
loading in +X direction are shown below in Fig.16.

Fig. 18: STAAD.PRO Model Showing Beam Number 295

i. Shear wall at different bay positions
In this section, the results are given for models with
shear wall that changes its bay position with different models.
The comparative graph for bending moment for various
models due to seismic and wind loading in +X direction are
shown below in Fig.19.

Fig. 16: Nodal Displacement at Node Number 205 due to

Wind and Seismic loading in +X direction

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6) Bending moment in column increases with increase in

height of shear wall.

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AUTHORS PROFILE
Fig. 20: Bending Moment due to Wind and Seismic Mr. Pankaj Yadav is currently working as a Site
Engineer in Ace Consulting Engineer, Delhi. He has
loading in +X direction at Beam number 295 completed his Bachelor of Technology in Civil
Engineering from Uttar Pradesh Technical University,
IV. CONCLUSIONS Lucknow. He worked as Site Engineer for 3 years after
his graduation in Civil Engineering. Afterwards, he
During analysis, it was observed that the lateral nodal completed his Master of Technology from Shri Ramswaroop Memorial
displacements are reduced in building with shear wall as University, Barabanki with honors degree. He has also published a Review
Paper in International Conference organized at SRMU by Faculty of Civil
compared to building without shear wall and building with Engineering under able guidance of Mr. Rishabh Joshi. His research interests
shear wall has more earthquake and wind resistance as include structural behavior due to random external loads on multi-storey
compared to building without shear wall. Also, Bending building, recyclable building materials, self-healing concrete, etc.
moments are reduced drastically in building with shear wall Mr. Rishabh Joshi is working as an Assistant
compared to building without shear wall. Professor in Faculty of Civil Engineering, Shri
Some of the main conclusions drawn from our present Ramswaroop Memorial University (2016-present). He
has completed his M. Tech. in Structural Engineering
study are as follows: from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu
1) The nodal displacement is higher for seismic load in University, Varanasi) as a gold medalist. He has
comparison to wind load for Zone III. published various research papers in esteemed journals and international
conferences. He has also been the member of Technical Committee in an
2) With increase in height of Shear wall at different floor International Conference organized at SRMU by Faculty of Civil
levels from foundation to top height of building, there is Engineering and is also the reviewer of various journals. He has also guided
significant decrease in lateral displacement of the building. PG students for their dissertation work and UG projects. His current research
interests include matrix methods of structural analysis, elastic and plastic
3) There is no major difference in nodal displacement with
structural analysis and design, bacterial concrete and advancements in
different models of bay positions. concrete technology.
4) Bending moment is more for bottom node as compared to
top node for all models due to fixidity of the bottom
supports.
5) Bending moment does not make major difference for
different bay positions of shear wall models.

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