Effects of Belt Truss Integration on Flat Slab Systems with Drops Under Seismic Loading Conditions
Nachiket Rokade1, Roshni John2
1Nachiket Rokade, Department of Civil Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), India.
2Prof. Roshni John, Department of Civil Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), India.
Manuscript received on 08 November 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 13 November 2024 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 16 March 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 April 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 April 2025 | PP: 1-4 | Volume-14 Issue-4, April 2025 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijeat.D457314040425 | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.D4573.14040425
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Abstract: Recent urban development trends have led to increased use of flat slabs for their aesthetic appeal and construction ease. However, their behaviour under seismic conditions remains a topic of study. The response of this system to lateral forces is influenced by various factors, including the building’s height, the dimensions of the floor plate, the positioning of the shear wall core, and the spans of the flat slab, among others. The study analysed G+10-storeyed buildings with a belt truss system using ETABS 20. Dynamic analysis was conducted based on earthquake data sourced from IS 1893:2016. This research investigates the seismic performance of flat slabs with drop panels, considering shear walls at the core and the influence of the belt truss system. Preliminary findings show that drop panels enhance load-bearing capacity, while shear walls reduce time period, and lateral displacements during earthquakes. These results emphasise the importance of belt truss systems in enhancing seismic performance and promoting safety and resilience in earthquake-prone areas.
Keywords: Belt Truss, Dynamic Analysis, Flat Slab, Lateral Displacements, Time Period.
Scope of the Article: Civil Engineering and Applications