Analytical Investigation on Structural Optimization of Commercial Building Using Braced Frames and Masonry Diagonal Strut

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 14 23
    By

    Sanket Surendra Kandarkar,

  • R.S. Londhe,

Abstract

Enhancing the overall stability and structural performance of commercial buildings are important in particular regions which are prone to various seismic activity. This research emphases on enhancing the seismic performance of commercial buildings by integrating masonry diagonal struts with concentric braced frames. The main aim is to ensure structural safety of a building while also keeping the design economical and efficient. In this study high-rise buildings with 12, 16, and 20 storeys were both modelled and analysed using ETABS software. To evaluate their response under seismic loads, the Response Spectrum Method was applied in line with IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016. Three different structural systems were examined conventional moment-resisting frames, frames with concentric steel bracing, and frames incorporating diagonal masonry struts that represent the behaviour of unreinforced masonry infill. Performance measures including storey displacement, inter storey drift, and lateral stiffness were analysed to determine how effectively each system could withstand seismic forces. The results from the analysis reveals that adding masonry diagonal struts greatly enhances the lateral stiffness of the building. As a result of this improvement the building can deal better with earthquakes because less inter-storey drift and displacement occur. Out of the three structural systems examined, the one with diagonal masonry struts performed the best, showing greater stability, better energy absorption and stronger resistance to the seismic forces. Strengthening high-rise commercial buildings with masonry diagonal struts seems to be both cost-effective and beneficial in preventing damage from earthquakes. The combination of these methods provides a reliable option for seismically safe building design in at-risk areas.

Keywords: Seismic performance, concentric braced frames, masonry diagonal struts, response spectrum method, ETABS, inter storey drift, displacement

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Sanket Surendra Kandarkar, R.S. Londhe. Analytical Investigation on Structural Optimization of Commercial Building Using Braced Frames and Masonry Diagonal Strut. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(03):14-23.
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Sanket Surendra Kandarkar, R.S. Londhe. Analytical Investigation on Structural Optimization of Commercial Building Using Braced Frames and Masonry Diagonal Strut. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(03):14-23. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtcet/article=2025/view=234963


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
Issue 03
Received 05/05/2025
Accepted 22/08/2025
Published 26/08/2025
Publication Time 113 Days
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