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Effect of Staging Height on the Seismic Performance of RC Elevated Water Tank

Bojja.Devadanam , M K MV Ratnam , Dr.U RangaRaju

Earthquakes are one of the major natural calamities which have a potential to paralyse human life by causing disturbance to infrastructure and lifeline facilities. Water tanks are considered to be part of crucial services in many cities. Their safety and functionality is critical concern during strong earthquakes as they contribute for essential requirements viz. drinking water, quenching fires in case of fire accidents, etc. Hence, these structures should not collapse even after an eventual earthquake. The objectives to be achieved through this concept are Study of seismic resistant design of elevated water tanks as per IS CODE: 1893 and IITK-GSDMA guidelines, Finite element modelling and seismic analysis of Elevated water tanks using SAP2000, Study the influence of various parameters (Viz., Seismic intensity, soil conditions, etc) on the seismic behaviour of elevated water tank and Study the influence of staging height on the base shear and ductility characteristics of elevated water tank by performing non linear static analysis using SAP2000.