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@article{207621,
        author = {Pallavi Bhaskar Khande and Prof. Girish Joshi},
        title = {A Comprehensive Review on Belt Truss Systems and Their Optimum Positioning in High-Rise Buildings under Wind and Earthquake Loading},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1883-1886},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207621},
        abstract = {This study presents a comprehensive assessment of research carried out on belt truss systems for high-rise reinforced concrete buildings. The study critically examines the evolution of belt truss systems, their structural behaviour, load-transfer mechanism, influence on lateral displacement, inter-storey drift, base shear, overturning moment, and dynamic characteristics under wind and seismic loading. Particular emphasis is placed on investigations related to the optimum vertical positioning of belt trusses and the influence of building slenderness ratio on structural efficiency. The review further summarizes recent developments in finite element modelling, optimization methodologies, and performance-based analytical techniques adopted by various researchers. 
A comparative evaluation of previous investigations indicates that although belt truss systems considerably improve the lateral performance of tall buildings, the optimum location varies depending upon structural configuration, stiffness distribution, loading characteristics, and aspect ratio. Existing studies predominantly investigate combined outrigger–belt truss systems, whereas independent evaluation of belt trusses acting as virtual outriggers remains relatively limited. 
Moreover, systematic investigations considering different slenderness ratios under combined wind and earthquake loading are comparatively scarce.
The paper identifies important research gaps and future research opportunities for optimizing belt truss systems in reinforced concrete high-rise structures. The review provides a consolidated knowledge base for researchers and practicing structural engineers involved in the analysis and design of tall buildings subjected to lateral loading.},
        keywords = {Belt truss, lateral load-resisting system, slenderness ratio, inter-storey drift.},
        month = {August},
        }