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@article{201731,
        author = {G.V.Bhadra Charyulu and D APPANNA},
        title = {COMPARATIVE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF G+11 RESIDENTIAL BUIDLING USING GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE AND CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE BY USING STAAD PRO},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5228-5237},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201731},
        abstract = {The rapid development of urban infrastructure has increased the demand for high-performance, sustainable, and durable construction materials. Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRCC) has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional concrete due to its superior tensile strength, crack resistance, reduced brittleness, and enhanced durability. This project presents a comparative structural analysis of a G+11 Residential building designed using both GFRCC and traditional Reinforced concrete, employing STAAD.Pro as the primary modelling and structural analysis tool.
The core objective of this study is to evaluate the behaviour and performance of GFRCC-based structural components under gravity and lateral loads, including dead load, live load, wind load, and earthquake forces, as per relevant design codes (IS 456:2000, IS 875 Part 1–5, and IS 1893:2016). The material properties for GFRCC, including Elastic modulus, tensile strength, density, and strain capacity, are defined based on established literature and manufacturer data. The building is modelled with identical geometry, load distribution, and boundary conditions, allowing an objective comparison between the two material systems.
Key structural responses investigated in this project include deflection, bending moment, shear forces, axial forces, crack resistance, and overall lateral stability. Serviceability and ultimate performance criteria are evaluated to assess the efficiency, safety, and practicality of incorporating GFRCC in high-rise structures. Additionally, construction feasibility and economic implications are examined to highlight the potential cost-benefit relationship of GFRCC compared to conventional concrete.
The study aims to demonstrate the viability of GFRCC as a sustainable alternative in multi-storey building construction, offering improved structural performance, enhanced durability, and potential reductions in maintenance demands. The results of this analysis are expected to provide valuable insights for structural engineers and practitioners seeking innovative materials for modern construction, and to support the integration of GFRCC technology within STAAD.Pro-based design workflows for future infrastructure development.},
        keywords = {Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRCC), STAAD.Pro, Elastic modulus, Tensile strength.},
        month = {May},
        }