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@article{184580,
        author = {Shubham S. Ghadge and P. R. Barbude and S. A. Rasal},
        title = {Performance-Based Design of Hospital Structures under Pushover},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2037-2045},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184580},
        abstract = {This study evaluates the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) hospital buildings of varying heights (G+6, G+9, and G+12) using a Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) framework and nonlinear static pushover analysis. Three-dimensional models with identical plan geometry were developed in SAP2000 and analyzed in both principal directions to determine base shear capacity, roof displacement, inter-storey drift, and hinge formation. Results indicate that increasing building height leads to higher lateral displacement demands, reduced lateral stiffness, and earlier plastic hinge formation, though all models maintained Immediate Occupancy (IO) performance levels. These findings highlight the effectiveness of PBSD and pushover analysis for critical healthcare infrastructure, enabling reliable assessment of safety, serviceability, and post-earthquake operability. The study underscores the importance of performance-based evaluation in guiding design strategies for resilient hospitals in high-seismic regions.},
        keywords = {Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD), Nonlinear Static Pushover Analysis, Plastic Hinge Formation, Hospital Buildings, Seismic Performance, Reinforced Concrete Structures.},
        month = {September},
        }