Performance Evaluation of RC Frame - Wall Structures Using Incremental Dynamic Analysis

A structure whose resistance to lateral loading is provided by a combination of shear walls and rigid frames, may be categorized as a frame-wall structure. The behaviour of RC structures under the effect of earthquake loading has always been a subject of investigation. Structural seismic design has been undergoing a major revaluation in recent time, with importance shifting from strength to performance. Nonlinear Time-History Analysis (NLTHA) constitutes the accurate way for simulating response of structures subjected to seismic excitation. Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA), involves performing nonlinear dynamic analysis of the structure under a set of ground motion records, each scaled monotonically to several intensity levels. In the present paper, RC moment resisting frame-wall structure with 18, 22 and 26 storeys are analysed for seismic zone IV, resting on hard soil and designed as per IS code provisions. Geometrical configuration of the buildings are considered as per IS 16700:2017. Analysis and design of frames are carried out using ETABS-2016. The performance evaluation of above frames is done using NLTHA and IDA using SeismoStruct software for set of 11 recorded ground motions of past Indian earthquake varying in range of magnitude from 5.6 to 7.8. For this parametric study, the performance criteria as per FEMA 356 for the limit states of Immediate Occupancy (IO), Life Safety (LS) and Collapse Prevention (CP) are considered. Results obtained from NLTHA are shown in terms of Interstorey Drift Ratio (IDR) profile. The results of NLTHA showed satisfactory performance when evaluated by a set of recorded ground motions of past Indian earthquakes. Individual and summarized IDA curves for 16%, 50% and 84% IDA of IDR | Sa illustrates that RC Frame-walls crosses the IO performance level and are well below the CP level for all cases which shows acceptable performance.