SEMINAR TOPICS

1. PUSHOVER ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT

A large number of multi-storey reinforced concrete (R/C) framed

building structures in
urban India are constructed with masonry in fills for architectural, aesthetic or
economic reasons.
We have investigated the effect of the layout of masonry infill panels over the
elevation of
masonry in filled R/C frames on the seismic performance and potential seismic
damage of the
frame under strong ground motions using nonlinear static push-over analysis based
on realistic
and efficient computational models. From output non-linear analysis, we compare
Base shear
and Displacement in bare frame, in fill wall frame and ground, it seen that at roof
level,
displacement in bare frame is more than other two frames and displacement at
ground floor in
weak story is more than other two frames. Mostly hinges are formed in beam than
in column

Pushover analysis is one of the most-used nonlinear static procedures for the
seismic assessment of structures, due to its simplicity, efficiency in modeling and
low computational time. The previous studies about pushover analysis are almost
based on symmetric building structures and unidirectional earthquake excitation.
This analysis is conducted to evaluate the seismic capacities of an existing
asymmetric-plan building. The seismic response of RC building frame in terms of
performance point and the effect of earthquake forces on multi storey building
frame with the help of pushover analysis is carried out in this paper. In the present
study the building frame is designed as per IS 456:2000 and IS 1893:2002. The
main objective of this study is to check the kind of performance a building can give
when designed as per Indian Standards. The pushover analysis of the building
frame is carried out by using structural analysis and design software SAP 2000
(version 15).
2. SPIRAL REINFORCEMENT ON RC BEAMS

ABSTRACT

Recently, the use of continuous spiral reinforcement has been extended in

reinforced concrete elements with rectangular cross-sections. The behaviour
of reinforced concrete beams with rectangular cross-section and continuous
rectangular spiral reinforcement as transverse reinforcement under pure
torsion is experimentally investigated. The presented experimental program
comprises 11 beams. Test results of this study clearly indicated that the use
of rectangular spiral reinforcement provided enhanced torsional capacity and
improved post peak performance in the examined beams. Compared to
beams with equal quantity of the commonly used stirrups the measured
increase of the torsional strength for the tested beams under imposed twist
that locks the spirals was 18%, 16% and 14% for the beams with transverse
reinforcement spacing at 200 mm, 150 mm and 100 mm, respectively.
However, it is stressed that when spirals are unlocked due to the direction of
the external twist the torsional capacity of the beams is decreased and
considerable concrete spalling is observed compared to beams with equal
quantity of the commonly used stirrups.
 3. PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES

ABSTRACT

Pneumatic architecture is a field of study focusing on human-scale

inflated architectural forms. There are many other names that might apply to similar
structurestensile structures, air-supported architecture, inflatables, etc. All of
these names can apply, but they carry different connotations. A Pneumatic
Structure (PS) is a constructed form that derives its rigidity from captured
pressurized gas. The term Pneumatic Structures encompasses constructions such
as
inflatable play areas for children (bouncey castles), as well as covered tennis
courts or
swimming pools in winter months. When deflated, PS have little rigidity and become
loose
piles of fabric. When inflated, they attain a preconceived form and respond
dynamically to
outside forces, such as wind, rain, and snow, to keep their form. The inflation,
usually by
means of a blower or f an, pushes air into the closed fabric forms to create a
pressure
differential across the material membrane, with a higher dynamic pressure inside
the form.
This creates a tensile force across the membrane. This tensile force unfolds the
fabric untilthe form is found.the form is found.

Pneumatic structures involve inflatable membranes using air as

the supporting medium. These membranes have wide applications to port
structures, exhibition structures, disaster shelters, etc. The ways in which
pneumatic structures differ fundamentally from conventional metal structures are
briefly explored, with particular reference to strength, stiffness, stability and safety.
The non-linear properties of fabrics or films are discussed, and some attention is
given to collapse behaviour, due either to wind pressure or loss of internal pressure.
In presenting the results of analysis and research fundamental equations that can
be readily used as a basis for design calculations are employed.