Parametric Study on Analysis of R.C. Moment Frame with and Without Masonry Infill Wall

Abstract

In general practice the behavior of wall is neglected, it is considered as partition in the building analysis. The only contribution of wall in such analysis is to impart load on the frame, it does not play a substantial role in load distribution. The purpose of this analysis is to observe the behavior of building and its component under the action of seismic forces. The comparative study of 8-storey building with different configuration in different zones is done to observe the behavior of frame with open ground storey under the action of seismic forces. All building models are analyzed as per Indian standard guidelines. There is total three configurations considered based on time period and masonry infill which is bare frame (0.075h^0.75), bare frame with infill frame time period (0.09h/√d) and masonry infill frame models. Comparison of result is done in order to obtain most suitable configuration for designing purpose.

Keywords: Bare frame, Masonry Infill wall, Time period, Equivalent diagonal strut, Seismic analysis