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@article{182419,
        author = {Mr. Avinash Bhausaheb Nikam and Dr. N.S. Naik},
        title = {DESIGN OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING USING STAAD.PRO AND E-TAB},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2329-2343},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182419},
        abstract = {Earthquakes pose a significant challenge to structural engineers, requiring innovative solutions for designing buildings capable of withstanding seismic forces. This study explores the design and analysis of a G+10 earthquake-resistant building using STAAD.Pro and E-TAB. These advanced tools facilitate detailed modeling, analysis, and simulation, enabling engineers to predict and optimize building performance under seismic loads.The primary objective is to develop a structural system that balances safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness while adhering to Indian Standards (IS) codes, including IS 1893 for seismic considerations, IS 456 (2000) for reinforced concrete, and IS 13920 code 2016 for ductile detailing. The design process involves architectural modeling, static and dynamic analyses, and detailed structural design. Staad.Pro handles load calculations and static analysis, while Etab performs advanced dynamic analysis, such as modal and response spectrum methods. Seismic performance is assessed through parameters like base shear, story drift, and lateral displacements, ensuring the building can absorb and dissipate seismic energy. The Response Spectrum method evaluates responses to varying seismic intensities, for different seismic zones in India. The study incorporates reinforced concrete shear walls and optimized beam-column connections to enhance stability and ductility.
A key aspect of the project involves a comparative analysis of results obtained from Staad.Pro, Etab, and manual calculations, highlighting the respective strengths and limitations of each method in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and applicability to different structural scenarios. This ensures accurate and reliable designs while identifying areas for improvement. The combined use of these tools demonstrates a robust methodology for earthquake-resistant structures, optimizing material usage and improving structural detailing for safety and cost efficiency.In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of integrasting advanced tools and seismic provisions to design earthquake-resistant buildings. One of the outcome of this project is a comparative analysis of the results from Staad.Pro and Etab, providing insights into the strengths and limitations of each software. This comparison ensures the accuracy and reliability of the design while identifying potential areas for improvement.},
        keywords = {Earthquake-resistant design, STAAD.Pro, ETABS, Structural analysis, Seismic load, IS 1893, IS 456:2000, IS 13920:2016, Reinforced concrete, , Comparative analysis, Structural software, Structural engineering.},
        month = {July},
        }