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@article{191634,
        author = {Omkar D. Benke and Dr. S. A. Rasal and Radhika R. Jadhav},
        title = {Wind Load Effects on the Behavior of Composite Shear Wall Systems in High Rise Buildings},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7821-7828},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191634},
        abstract = {The rapid growth of high-rise and slender buildings in urban areas has increased the demand for lateral load-resisting systems capable of efficiently resisting wind forces, which often govern design in moderately seismic regions. Conventional reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls, while effective, require increased thickness and reinforcement to meet drift and stiffness limits under wind loading, resulting in higher material use and construction challenges. Composite shear walls, combining RC with structural steel components, offer an efficient alternative by enhancing stiffness, strength, ductility, and crack control. This composite action reduces wind-induced lateral displacements and inter-storey drifts, improving serviceability and occupant comfort. This study employs finite element method (FEM) analysis to evaluate the behavior of composite shear walls under wind loads as per IS 875 (Part 3): 2015. Models incorporate material nonlinearity, interface interactions, and realistic boundary conditions to assess lateral displacement, stress distribution, and stiffness degradation. Results demonstrate superior performance of composite walls over conventional RC systems, providing guidance for safer, efficient, and economical wind-resistant design in high-rise buildings in India.},
        keywords = {Composite shear walls, Wind loads, Lateral displacement, Inter-storey drift, High-rise buildings, Finite Element Method (FEM), Structural performance.},
        month = {January},
        }