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Comparative study of flat slab and

conventional slab in various seismic zones
using E-Tabs
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Sagar N. Kitey, 2 G. D. Dhawale, 3 Milind R. Nikhar,
1
P. G. Student of Structural Engineering BDCE, Sevagram, Wardha 2professor of Civil Engineering
Department, BDCE, Sevagram, Wardha, 3Asst.Professor of Civil Engineering Department, BDCE, Sevagram,
Wardha.

Abstract: In present era, flat slab buildings are commonly used for the construction as it has many advantages over
conventional RC frame building in terms of architectural flexibility, use of space, [ easier formwork and shorter construction
time. In the present work a G+12 multistoried building having flat slab with column head and conventional slab has been
analyzed using E-TABS software for the parameters like storey displacement, storey drift, storey shear, base shear and time
period. The main objective of the present work is to compare the seismic behavior of multistory buildings having
conventional RC frame, flat slab with column head and conventional slab in seismic zone II, III, IV, V and to study the effect
of height of building on the performance of these types of buildings under seismic forces. Linear dynamic response spectrum
analysis was performed on the structure to get the seismic behavior.

Index Terms- Conventional RC frame building, flat slab with column head building, Response spectrum analysis,
overturning moment, storey drift, base shear, displacement, time period.

I. INTRODUCTION
Reinforced concrete, or RCC, is concrete that contains embedded steel bars, plates, or fibers that strengthen the material. The
capability to carry loads by these materials is magnified, and because of this RCC is used extensively in all construction. In
fact, it has become the most commonly utilized construction material. Reinforced materials are embedded in the concrete in
such a way that the two materials resist the applied forces together. The compressive strength of concrete and the tensile
strength of steel form a strong bond to resist these stresses over a long span. Plain concrete is not suitable for most construction
projects because it cannot easily withstand the stresses created by vibrations, wind, or other forces. Concrete consists of a
cement and stone aggregate mixture that forms a rigid structure with the addition of water. When steel that has a high tensile
strength is embedded in concrete, the composite material withstands compression, bending, and tensile stresses. Such a
material can be used for making any size and shape, for utilization in the construction. The main quality of reinforced concrete
is similarity of its coefficient of thermal expansion with that of steel, due to which the internal stresses initiated due to variation
in thermal expansion or contraction are eliminated. Secondly, on the hardening of the cement paste inside the concrete, it
corresponds to the surface features of the steel, allowing the stresses to be efficiently transmitted between the two materials.
The cohesive characteristics between the steel and concrete are enhanced by the roughening of steel bars. If moisture is
present, then corrosion of steel embedded in the steel reinforced concrete will be an important concern that would require
serious attention, since it has extensive financial implications. Damage due to corrosion of rebar may occur in large structures
such as residential buildings, bridges, tunnels, due to which these may also become dangerous if appropriate remedial actions
are not taken. Therefore, techniques have been developed that can measure the gravity of rebar corrosive effects in the existing
structures, and also to foresee their residual life. Measurements are carried out on the rebar, or on embedded rebar probes, and
useful information concerning the extent of corrosive damage can be obtained.
Slabs, used in floors and roofs of buildings mostly integrated with the supporting beams, carry the distributed loads primarily
by bending. Slabs are constructed to provide flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges, and other types
of structures. The slab may be supported by walls, by reinforced concrete beams usually cast monolithically with the slab, by
structural steel beams, by columns, or by the ground. The depth of a slab is usually very small compared to its span. So Slab is
a large, thick, flat piece of stone or concrete, typically square or rectangular in shape structure which transfers live load
(varying load or movable loads) and dead Load(structure members loads like walls ,beam, column) ,and many other forces like
wind load show load (at terrace).
The flat plate is a two-way reinforced concrete framing system utilizing a slab of uniform thickness, the simplest of structural
shapes. The flat slab is a two-way reinforced structural system that includes either drop panels or column capitals at columns to
resist heavier loads and thus permit longer spans. Flat slab is a reinforced concrete slab supported directly by concrete columns
without the use of beams. Flat slab is defined as one sided or two-sided support system with sheer load of the slab being
concentrated on the supporting columns and a square slab called ‘drop panels’.

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Fig No: - 1.1 Flat slab types

Drop panels play a significant role here as they augment the overall capacity and sturdiness of the flooring system beneath the
vertical loads thereby boosting cost effectiveness of the construction. Usually the height of drop panels is about two times the
height of slab. Flat Slabs are considered suitable for most of the construction and for asymmetrical column layouts like floors
with curved shapes and ramps etc. The advantages of applying flat slabs are many like depth solution, flat soffit and flexibility
in design layout. Even though building flat slabs can be an expensive affair but gives immense freedom to architects and
engineers the luxury of designing. Benefit of using flat slabs are manifold not only in terms of prospective design and layout
efficacy but is also helpful for total construction process especially for easing off installation procedures and saving on
construction time. If possible, try to do away with drop panels as much as possible and try to make the best use of thickness of
flat slabs. The reason is to permit the benefits of flat soffits for the floor surface to be maintained, ensure drop panels are cast
as part of the column.

 Types of Flat Slab Construction

1. Simple flat slab
2. Flat slab with drop panels
3. Flat slab with column heads
4. Flat slab with both drop panels and column heads

 OBJECTIVES

 Objectives for the project work are as follows:

.
 To analyze different form of slab arrangement for example conventional slab and flat slab for the given plan area and their
comparative study.
 To make analysis of multistoried RCC buildings with flat slab and conventional slab (G+12 storey) having regular
geometry, with response spectrum analysis, taking into account earthquake zone II, III, IV, V as per the Indian standard
code of practice IS 1893-2002 part -1, criteria for earthquake resistance structure.
 To evaluate the seismic behavior of different regular moment resisting flat slab & conventional slab structure.
 To model different structures with aforementioned configuration and compare them using design aids like ETABS.
 To study comparative costing of various types of slab system.
 To evaluate base shear, overturning moment, storey displacement, storey shear etc.

2. LITERATURE REVIEW

Comparative Study of Post Tensioned and RCC Flat Slab in Multi-Storey Commercial Building, JNANESH REDDY
et.al. June-2017
In the present study an attempt is made to compare the cost effectiveness of Post- Tensioned flat slab systems with respect to
reinforced concrete flat slab system. Both the systems are analyzed using RAPT and ETABS respectively which is based on
the design methodology. There are many other benefits of using PT slab. As the thickness of the slab is much lesser than the
R.C.C flat slab, aesthetic look of the building may get enhanced leading to a clear height for a longer distance. Hence, using a
PT Slab is more advisable for a commercial building than using a R.C.C Flat Slab. Construction of a structure using PT Slab
also leads to a lighter structure as the Dead Load gets reduced.

Design Considerations for Reinforced Concrete Flat Slab Floor System, HARSHAL DESHPANDE et.al December-2014
The purpose of this paper is to present the use of flat plate/slab construction in India followed by a review of design methods
for flat plate/slab structure designs based on Indian Standard 456:2000[1] and American Concrete Institute ACI-318[2]codes.
Flat plate/slab can be designed and built either by conventional RCC or post-tensioning, conventional RCC design should be
the preferred choice for spans up to 10 meters. Design of conventional RCC flat plate/slab in India, utilizing Indian codes, has
many shortcomings, which have to be addressed and revised soon.

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Post-Tensioned Building Analysis and Design RAHUL SINGH et.al, March 2018, in this paper, the emphasis is to design a
post-tensioned building using ETABS and SAFE. . The main purpose of this software is to design multi-storied building in a
systematic process which will be in accordance with Indian Standard design codes. This project deals with provision of
earthquake and wind resistance structure. Minimum sizes of column and beam provided was C500*500 and B300*500.
Seismic analysis was done by using ETABS software. As building is post tensioned one, it proves to be economical.

Comparative Analysis of Flat Slab and Post-Tensioned Flat Slab Using SAFE, V. G. Desai et.al August-2016, a study on
analysis and behavior of Post-tensioned flat slab is been done in this thesis. Modeling and analysis of flat slab and PT flat slab
is done using SAFE. Results are compared with flat slab and PT flat slab with respect to deflection, punching, moment and
stresses. The following conclusions are drawn from the present case study.
Deflection for PT flat slab is about 80% to 90% in Case I, 65% to 75% in Case II and 55% to 65% in Case III. The punching
shear capacity ratio is within permissible limits for Case I and Case III, whereas it higher than permissible limits for Case II.
Positive and negative moments in case of PT flat slab are less, i.e. About 75% to 85% in Case I, 60% to 70% in Case II and
50% to 60% in Case III. Stresses in case of PT flat slab are within the permissible values as per guidelines provided by IS:
1343-1980. In case of PT flat slab Case I –A, Case II – B and Case II –C have given better results with respect to deflection,
punching, moment and stresses compared to flat slab. In all the Cases, PT flat slabs are economical and cost effective than flat
slab. In Case II –A there was no much difference in cost. Case II -B proves to be more economical than other cases. About 7%
to 8.5 % of cost saving could be observed for PT flat slab in Case III by reducing thickness of slab and drop.

Flat Slab Construction in India, S.S. Patel et.al April-2014, the objective of this paper is to present the use of flat plate/slab
construction in India. The applications in buildings followed by a comparative description of flat plate/slab structure designs
based on Indian Standard 456:2000[1] and American Concrete Institute ACI-318[2] codes. In practical it was observed that the
PT structure doesn’t reduce thickness of slab and also doesn’t reduce in the cost of structure. Due to issues related with pt
construction in India and its higher cost, conventional RCC should be the preferred choice for spans up to 10 meters. Design of
conventional RCC flat plate/slab in India, utilizing Indian codes, has many shortcomings, which will be addressed and revised
soon.

Analysis of Post-Tensioned Flat Slab by using SAFE, S. MALVADE et.al March-2017, the main objective of this paper is
to give a review on the response and behavioral properties of Post tensioned flat slab during earthquake and compare with
normal flat slab. A study on analysis and behavior Of Post-tensioned flat slab is been done in this thesis. Modeling and analysis
of flat slab and PT flat slab is done using SAFE. Stretching one cable produces secondary moment and hence strip moments in
both direction changes drastically. Hyper static moments are affecting during the construction stage. In stage wise construction
hyper static moments play important role. In the flat plate varying eccentricity is not very much possible due to small
thickness of slab but force can be worked out for new moments. Due to post-tensioning of flat plates slab there is no much
effect on axial force but shear and moment on column increases.

Study of Flat Slab, K.N.MATE et.al 2015, this study present a complete detail procedure of analysis and design of flat slab
structure with is 456:2000. Flat slab gives the advantage over beam slab structure. This slab increases efficiency of structure
and requires less construction cost as compared to beam slab construction. This paper gives the guideline for selection of drop,
panel width, slab thickness and gives the reinforcement details.

Use of flat slabs in multi-storey commercial building situated in high seismic zone, NAVYASHREE et.al 2013, in the
present work six number of conventional RC frame and Flat Slab buildings of G+3, G+8, and G+12 storey building models
were considered. The performance of flat slab and the vulnerability of purely frame and purely flat slab models under different
load conditions are studied and analyzed considering seismic zone IV. The analysis is done with using E-Tabs software. After
second level moments decreases and increases at the top storey. The column behavior changes as height of the building
increases. The columns have been designed for the combination of dead load and earthquake load for all cases and the load
combination 1.5 [DL ± EX] is the most critical. The column moments are more in flat plate compared to conventional R.C.C
building. Column moments in flat plate vary from 10 to 20 (%) as compared to that of conventional R.C.C frames depending
upon the storey. The base shears is Maximum at plinth level for all types of column. After plinth level the base shear decreases
as the height of the building increases. The base shear will increase drastically as the height increases. Base shear of flat plate
building is less than the conventional R.C.C building. The difference between the two varies from 8-13(%). The lateral
displacement is Maximum at terrace level for all types of column. Lateral displacement increases as the storey level increases.
The lateral displacement will increase drastically as the height increases. Lateral displacement of conventional R.C.C building
is less than the flat plate building. The difference between the two varies from 28-57(%). The natural time period increases as
the height increases (No of stories). In comparison of the conventional R.C.C building and flat slab building, the time period is
more for flat slab building than conventional building. The difference between the two varies from 14-33(%).

Analysis and Design of Flat Slab and Grid Slab and Their Cost Comparison, AMIT A. SATHAWANE et.al August-
2016, the main objective of this paper is to determine the most economical slab between flat slab with drop, Flat slab without
drop and grid slab. The proposed construction site is Nexus point apposite to VIDHAN- BHAVAN and beside NMC office,
Nagpur. The total length of slab is 31.38 m and width is 27.22 m and total area of slab is 854.16 m2. It is designed by using
M35 Grade concrete and Fe 415 steel.

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 METHODOLOGY

To carry a relevant literature review by going through journal papers conference proceedings, text/reference books,
standard handbooks etc.
Dynamic analysis shall be performed to obtain the design seismic force, and its distribution in different levels along the
height of the building and in the various lateral loads resisting element.
Modeling in E-Tabs and Assigning of various properties
Analysis of both types of Structures under seismic zones
Discussion and Result
 METHODS OF ANALYSIS

The analysis can be performed on the basis of external action, the behavior of structure or structural materials, and the type
of structural model selected. Based on the type of external action and behavior of structure, the analysis can be further
classified as.
• Equivalent static analysis:

All design against seismic loads must consider the dynamic nature of the load. However, for simple regular structures,
analysis by equivalent linear static methods is sufficient. This is permitted in most codes of practice for regular, low- to
medium-rise buildings. This procedure does not require dynamic analysis, however, it account for the dynamics of building
in an approximate manner. The static method is the simplest one-it requires less computational efforts and is based on
formulate given in the code of practice. First, the design base shear is computed for the whole building, and it is then
distributed along the height of the building. The lateral forces at each floor levels thus obtained are distributed to
individual’s lateral load resisting elements.

• Response spectrum method

In order to perform the seismic analysis and design of a structure to be built at a particular location, the actual time history
record is required. However, it is not possible to have such records at each and every location. Further, the seismic
analysis of structures cannot be carried out simply based on the peak value of the ground acceleration as the response of
the structure depend upon the frequency content of ground motion and its own dynamic properties. To overcome the
above difficulties, earthquake response spectrum is the most popular tool in the seismic analysis of structures. There are
computational advantages in using the response spectrum method of seismic analysis for prediction of displacements and
member forces in structural systems. The method involves the calculation of only the maximum values of the
displacements and member forces in each mode of vibration using smooth design spectra that are the average of several
earthquake motions.

This chapter deals with response spectrum method and its application to various types of the structures. The codal
provisions as per IS: 1893 (Part 1)-2002 code for response spectrum analysis of multi-storey building is also summarized.

Response spectra are curves plotted between maximum response of SDOF system subjected to specified earthquake
ground motion and its time period (or frequency). Response spectrum can be interpreted as the locus of maximum
response of a SDOF system for given damping ratio. Response spectra thus helps in obtaining the peak structural
responses under linear range, which can be used for obtaining lateral forces developed in structure due to earthquake thus
facilitates in earthquake-resistant design of structures.

Usually response of a SDOF system is determined by time domain or frequency domain analysis, and for a given time
period of system, maximum response is picked. This process is continued for all range of possible time periods of SDOF
system. Final plot with system time period on x-axis and response quantity on y-axis is the required response spectra
pertaining to specified damping ratio and input ground motion. Same process is carried out with different damping ratios
to obtain overall response spectra.

3. ANALYTICAL DATA OF BUILDING

Table 3.1: Material Properties and Geometric Parameters

Sr.
Design Parameter Value
No.

1 Characteristic strength of concrete M30

2 Characteristic strength of steel Fe-500

3 Modulus of elasticity of steel 200 Gpa

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4 Plan area 30x30m

5 Slab thickness of Flat Slab 150mm

6 Slab thickness of Conventional Slab 125mm

7 Drop thickness 200x200mm

8 Floor height 3.2m

Table 3.2: Load Considered For Analysis of Building

Sr.No. Load Type Value

As per Dimension and Unit
1 Self-weight of Slab and Column
weight of concrete
2 Dead load of structural components As per IS 875 Part-1

3 Live Load As per IS 875 Part -2

4 Live load : on Roof and Typical floor 3.0 kN/m2

5 Floor Finish 1.0 kN/m2

Table 3.3: Seismic Design Data

Sr.No. Design Parameter Value

1 Type Of Foundation Isolated

2 Type Of Soil Medium

3 Seismic Zone II, III, IV, V

4 Zone factor (Z) 0.10, 0.16, 0.24, 0.36
5 Response reduction factor (R) 5

6 Importance Factor 1

Table 3.4: Cross Sectional Dimension for Column and Beam

Sr. no. Type of structure Size

1. Column size 800x800mm
2. Beam size 500x500mm

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4. RESULTS

In the present study a RCC Multistoried buildings of G + 12 heights subjected to the earthquake load imposed in the all four
zone i.e. Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV and Zone V. To design the components of the flat slab multistory building, after the
literature survey, to make the building more economical, the different parameters should be checked as per the selection of
different model cases:

Table No: - 4.1 Model Nomenclatures

Sr. No. Building Descriptions Seismic Zone Model Nomenclatures

1 Flat Slab Building II M11
2 Flat Slab Building III M12
3 Flat Slab Building IV M13
4 Flat Slab Building V M14
5 Conventional Building II M21
6 Conventional Building III M22
7 Conventional Building IV M23
8 Conventional Building V M24

Table 4.2: Material Properties and Geometric Parameters – Flat Slab

Sr. No. Design Parameter Value

1 Unit weight of concrete 25 KN/m3

2 Characteristic strength of concrete 30 MPA

3 Characteristic strength of steel 500 MPA

4 Modulus of elasticity of steel 2 x 105 MPA

5 Plan area 900 M2

6 Slab thickness 150 mm
7 Drop thickness 200 x 200 mm
8 Depth of foundation 3.5 m
9 Floor height 3.2 m

Table 4.3: Preliminary Data for the Conventional Slab

1 Type Of Structure Multistoried RCC Moment Resisting Frame

2 Size Of Columns 0.8 X 0.8 M
3 Size Of Beams 0.5 X 0.5 M
5 Live Load 3 KN/M2

6 Floor Finish Load 1 KN/M2

7 Thickness Of Slab 125 MM

8 Specific Weight Of RCC 25 KN/M3

9 Zone II, III, IV, V
10 Type Of Soil Soil Medium II

11 Response Reduction Factor 5

12 Importance Factor 1

13 Zone Factor 0.10, 0.16, 0.24, 0.36

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Table 4.4: Load Considered For Analysis of Building

Sr. No. Load Type Value

1 Self-weight of Slab and Column As per Dimension and Unit weight of concrete

2 Dead load of structural components As per IS 875 Part-1

3 Live Load As per IS 875 Part -2

4 Live load : on Roof and Typical floor 3KN/M2

5 Floor Finish 1KN/M2

 All the selected 8 building models with constant plan aspect ratio and slenderness ratio are analyzed using commercial
ETABS 16 software. This chapter presents the analysis result and relevant discussion based on analysis. According to
objectives of present study, the results presented here are focused on displacement, force and moments. The horizontal
earthquake force shall be assumed to act alone in one lateral direction at a time. The effects due to vertical component of
winds are generally small and can be ignored.
 The design of a building has the following stages:
 Physical dimension, Load calculation, Analysis for wind and Member design
The following loads are considered for the analysis and design of the building:
1. Dead loads
2. Live loads
3. earthquake loads

Table No:-4.5 Tabular Comparison of Joint Displacement

Sr. Building Model Joint

No. Descriptions Nomenclatures Displacement Fig No:-4.1Graphical Comparison of joint
MM displacements
1 Flat Slab M11 592.94
Building
2 Flat Slab M12 948.71 Joint Displacement MM
Building
3 Flat Slab M13 1423.06 2500 2134.6
Building
2000
4 Flat Slab M14 2134.60
Building 1423.06
1500
5 Conventional M21 239.94 948.71
Building 1000
6 Conventional M22 383.90 592.94 575.85 575.85
383.9
Building 500 239.94
7 Conventional M23 575.85
Building 0
8 Conventional M24 575.85 M11 M12 M13 M14 M21 M22 M23 M24
Building

Table No:-4.6 Tabular Comparison of Base Reactions and Moments

Sr. Building Model Base Base

No. Descriptions Nomenclatures Reactions Moments
KN KN-M
1 Flat Slab M11 8068.34 209594.29
Building
2 Flat Slab M12 12909.45 335969.88
Building
3 Flat Slab M13 19364.14 503954.00
Building
4 Flat Slab M14 29046.21 755931.00
Building
5 Conventional M21 19489.69 498992.14

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Building
6 Conventional M22 31183.50 798387.42
Building
7 Conventional M23 46775.25 1197581.12
Building
8 Conventional M24 46775.25 1197581.12
Building

Fig No:-4.2 Graphical Comparison of Base Moments

Base Moments KN-M

1197581.12 1197581.12
1200000

1000000
755931 798387.42
800000

600000 503954 498992.14

335969.88
400000
209594.29
200000

0
M11 M12 M13 M14 M21 M22 M23 M24

Table No:-4.7 Tabular Comparison of Joints Reactions and Moments

Sr. No. Building Model Joints Reactions Joints Moments

Descriptions Nomenclatures KN KN-M
1 Flat Slab Building M11 6691.25 2276.50
2 Flat Slab Building M12 6691.24 3648.51
3 Flat Slab Building M13 6824.52 5472.29
4 Flat Slab Building M14 8791.02 8207.99
5 Conventional Building M21 7678.41 2698.55
6 Conventional Building M22 9178.79 4317.51
7 Conventional Building M23 11929.66 6476.13
8 Conventional Building M24 11929.66 6476.13

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Fig No:-4.3 Graphical Comparison of Joints Reactions

Joints Reactions KN
11929.66
11929.66
12000

10000 8791.02 9178.79

7678.41
8000 6691.25 6691.24 6824.52

6000

4000

2000

0
M11 M12 M13 M14 M21 M22 M23 M24

Fig No:-4.4 Graphical Comparison of Joints Reactions

Joints Moments KN-M

9000 8207.99
8000
7000 6476.13 6476.13

6000 5472.29

5000 4317.51
3648.51
4000
2698.55
3000 2276.5
2000
1000
0
M11 M12 M13 M14 M21 M22 M23 M24

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Table No:-4.8 Tabular Comparison of Column Forces and Moments

Sr. No. Building Model Column Forces Column Moments

Descriptions Nomenclatures KN KN-M
1 Flat Slab Building M11 1092.50 2343.65
2 Flat Slab Building M12 1748.00 3749.29
3 Flat Slab Building M13 2621.99 5623.49
4 Flat Slab Building M14 4208.00 8434.78
5 Conventional Building M21 2319.39 2698.55
6 Conventional Building M22 4030.11 4317.51
7 Conventional Building M23 6813.38 6476.13
8 Conventional Building M24 8813.38 11476.13

Fig No:-4.5 Graphical Comparison of Column Forces

Column Forces KN

8813.38
9000

8000
6813.38
7000

6000

5000 4208 4030.11

4000
2621.99
3000 2319.39
1748
2000
1092.5
1000

0
M11 M12 M13 M14 M21 M22 M23 M24

Fig No:-4.6 Graphical Comparison of Column Moments

Column Moments KN-M

11476.13
12000

10000
8434.78
8000
6476.13
5623.49
6000
4317.51
3749.29
4000 2698.55
2343.65
2000

0
M11 M12 M13 M14 M21 M22 M23 M24

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5- CONCLUSION

In the current learning RCC Multistoried buildings of G + 12 heights i.e. flat slab building and conventional building subjected
to the Earthquake load imposed in the all Earthquakes zone are considered for the analysis. To design the components of the
flat slab multistory building, after the literature survey, to make the building more economical, the different parameters should
be checked as per the selection of different model cases. All the selected 8 building models with constant plan aspect ratio and
constant slenderness ratio are analyzed using commercial ETABS 16 software. This chapter presents the analysis result and
relevant discussion based on analysis. According to objectives of present study, the results presented here are focused on
displacement, force and moments. The horizontal Earthquake force shall be assumed to act alone in one lateral direction at a
time. The effects due to vertical component of Earthquakes are generally small and can be ignored.
 The joint displacements of both buildings increasing with respect to Zone II to Zone V. Flat slab multistoried building
shows Maximum joint displacements 2134.60 mm and another hand conventional building shows less joint
displacements 575.85 mm.
 In joint displacements point of view traditional design building is good when we compare flat slab building.
 The Base Reactions of both buildings increasing with respect to Zone II to Zone V. Flat slab multistoried building
shows less Base Reactions 29046.21 KN and another hand conventional building shows maximum Base Reactions
46775.25 KN.
 In Base Reactions point of view traditional design building is not good when we compare flat slab building.
 The Base Moments of both buildings increasing with respect to Zone II to Zone V. Flat slab multistoried building
shows less Base Moments 755931.00 KN-M and another hand conventional building shows maximum Base Moments
1197581.12 KN-M.
 In Base Moments point of view traditional design building is not good when we compare flat slab building.

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