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@article{184799,
        author = {Abdur Rahman and Dr khaja fareeduddin},
        title = {SEISMIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF STEP-BACK BUILDINGS ON VARIOUS SLOPING GROUND CONDITIONS”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3562-3570},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184799},
        abstract = {This study investigates the seismic performance of step-back buildings constructed on varying slopes, reflecting the rising challenge of urbanization in hilly terrains. Using nonlinear time-history analysis in ETABS 2021, models for 10, 15, and 20-storey buildings were analyzed for slope angles ranging from 5 to 20 degrees. Key seismic parameters—base shear, roof displacement, and storey drift—were compared to identify structural vulnerabilities and optimal design strategies. Results indicate that increasing slope angle amplifies seismic vulnerability, stress concentration, and differential movement, pointing to the need for specialized design guidelines and retrofitting strategies for sloped ground buildings. Findings contribute to urban resilience and earthquake risk mitigation.},
        keywords = {Seismic performance; step-back buildings; sloping ground; base shear; roof displacement; storey drift; structural irregularity; ETABS; RC frames.},
        month = {September},
        }