Optimized Structural Design of G+7 Residential Buildings: A Modern Approach with ETABS

Prakhar Singh

doi:10.52228/JRUB.2025-38-1-1

Journal of Ravishankar University

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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Optimized Structural Design of G+7 Residential Buildings: A Modern Approach with ETABS

Author(s): Prakhar Singh

Email(s): prakharsinghk5@gmail.com

Address: Structural Engineering SSTC Bhilai, RCET Bhilai C.G.
*Corresponding Author: prakharsinghk5@gmail.com

Published In: Volume - 38, Issue - 1, Year - 2025

DOI: 10.52228/JRUB.2025-38-1-1

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This study presents the structural design and analysis of a G+7 residential building using ETABS software. The building, featuring a regular grid system with 5-meter spacing in both X and Y directions, and a uniform storey height of 3 meters, achieves an overall height of 24 meters. Designed with M30-grade concrete and HYSD 550-grade steel reinforcement, the building adheres to critical Indian Standards, such as IS 456:2000 for reinforced concrete design and IS 1893:2016 for seismic forces. Dead loads, live loads, and seismic forces were considered, with load combinations derived as per IS 875. Advanced analysis techniques, including response spectrum analysis, were employed to assess dynamic behaviour under seismic events. Key parameters such as storey drifts, axial forces, bending moments, and shear forces were evaluated. The study confirmed the structural elements' stability and compliance, with optimized reinforcement details ensuring safety and serviceability. The design demonstrates the integration of advanced computational tools with stringent code adherence for resilient and cost-effective urban infrastructure.

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Singh (2025). Optimized Structural Design of G+7 Residential Buildings: A Modern Approach with ETABS. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-B: Science), 38(1), pp. 1-26. DOI:DOI: https://doi.org/10.52228/JRUB.2025-38-1-1

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