Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Structure with Shear Walls Positioned at Various Locations in a Multi-Storied Residential Building

Abstract

To address the limitations of horizontal land expansion, the world is experiencing a growing
demand for tall buildings. Nevertheless, when erecting towering structures, it becomes essential to
manage drift and deflection arising from lateral stresses such as wind and seismic activity.
Typically, shear wall systems efficiently mitigate these lateral strains. The robustness and planar
stiffness of shear walls enable them to withstand substantial horizontal stresses and gravity loads
concurrently. A structure's ability to withstand lateral loads during seismic activity is significantly
impacted by the direction and placement of its shear walls. Shear walls that are poorly constructed
are the most frequent source of torsion, which is brought on by architectural eccentricities.
Consequently, this study becomes significant in deciding the ideal area and direction of shear
walls inside supported substantial designs to limit float and diversion. The findings of this study,
derived from analyzing various shear wall configurations in a simulated ten-storey reinforced
concrete building using ETABS software, hold significant importance. They demonstrate how
effectively different shear wall layouts handle lateral pressures and provide recommendations for
placing shear walls in reinforced concrete structures to improve their ability to withstand lateral
loads during seismic activity. This study concludes that, compared to all models, Model 5 is safer
and stiffer. Therefore, installing shear walls where model 5 of the building is located may provide
maximum stiffness, rigidity, and the slightest deflection, thereby enhancing the structure's resilience
to seismic activity.