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@article{173840,
        author = {Anurag Dagaur and Vinod Kumar Modi},
        title = {Influence of Footing Geometry on Earthquake-Induced Structural Response},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1993-1999},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173840},
        abstract = {The geometry of footings plays a crucial role in the seismic response of structures by influencing load distribution, soil-structure interaction, and foundation stability. This study investigates the impact of footing geometries on earthquake-induced structural response under hard soil conditions using STAAD Pro simulations. Footings with varying length-to-width ratios (1.4:1, 1:1, and 1:1.44) were analyzed under Zone 5 earthquake conditions to assess base shear, overturning moment, and maximum displacement. The results indicate that wider footings exhibit higher overturning moments (10% increase) but lower lateral displacements (30% decrease), whereas compact footings reduce overturning moments but lead to increased displacements (up to 40%). Base shear also increased by 8-12% with larger footing dimensions. These findings emphasize the need for optimized footing selection to balance stability and flexibility in seismic design. This study provides design recommendations for enhancing seismic resilience by considering footing shape, depth, and soil compatibility. The outcomes contribute to foundation design improvements for earthquake-prone regions, ensuring structural safety and resilience.},
        keywords = {Seismic Response, Footing Geometry, Soil-Structure Interaction, Earthquake Load, Structural Stability, Foundation Design, STAAD Pro,},
        month = {March},
        }