Shear Wall Effects on Buildings in the Seismic Zone- 2 as Per BNBC 2020 (BNBC 2020) Utilizing ETABS

Abstract

The RCC structural building in this study is a rectangular form with a plan area of 768 m2 and a floor-to-floor height of 3 meters. The objective of this study is Shear wall effects on buildings in seismic zone-2 as per BNBC 2020. The analysis is the process of evaluating a structure's response under various load combinations. The method of identifying the structure's requirements is known as design. After analysis of several gravity loads to design a rectangular shape building, including a LL a FF and a PW value used according to BNBC 2020 (BNBC 2020) regulation. In Seismic Zone 2, earthquake loads have also been applied from the foundation to the top or roof of the building. After making seven case studies by changing different shapes of a shear wall to check deflection under the limit according to BNBC 2020 (BNBC 2020). After that case, SW7 which is a Shear wall dimension and square column size of 1500mm was suitable because of the minimum displacement of this case. It's been discovered that column size is important in this study, but shear wall shape and dimension have an impact.