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@article{188099,
        author = {Mr Pratap Chandrakant Bagal and Dr Y P Pawar and Prof O S Bidkar},
        title = {Structural Performance and Stability Optimization of Elevated Water Tank Frames Using Different Bracing Types},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1341-1347},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188099},
        abstract = {Elevated water tanks are essential components in urban and rural infrastructure, providing continuous water supply and maintaining hydraulic pressure. The structural safety and stability of these tanks depend largely on the performance of their supporting frame under lateral loads such as wind and earthquakes. This study focuses on the comparative analysis of elevated water tank staging systems with different bracing configurations namely, Model 1: Without Brace, Model 2: Diagonal Bracing, Model 3: Knee Bracing, and Model 4: Cross Bracing.
Using finite element analysis, each model was analyzed under identical loading conditions to evaluate its lateral displacement, base shear, bending moment, and overall structural stability. The results revealed that the inclusion of bracing systems significantly enhances the lateral stiffness and reduces top displacement compared to the unbraced frame. Among all configurations, cross bracing exhibited the highest efficiency in minimizing deformation and improving seismic resistance, followed by diagonal and knee bracing systems. The study concludes that selecting an appropriate bracing arrangement can substantially improve the seismic performance and economic design of elevated water tank structures. The findings provide valuable insights for engineers to optimize design parameters and ensure structural safety under dynamic loading conditions.},
        keywords = {Elevated Water Tank; Bracing System; Structural Analysis; STAAD.Pro},
        month = {December},
        }