Static Analysis of GFRG and Conventional Multistoried Buildings using ETABS

Author(s):

Athulya R Prasad , Sree Buddha College of engineering, Pattoor; Namitha Chandran, Sree Buddha College of engineering, Pattoor

Keywords:

Gypsum panel, Rapidwall, Tie beam, Story displacement, Drift

Abstract:

Glass fiber reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) panel is a new building panel product, where there is a tremendous need for cost-effective mass-scale affordable housing. GFRG panel otherwise called Rapidwall, is a vitality effective green building material with gigantic potential for use as load bearing and non-load bearing wall panels. They are load bearing panels with cavities suitable for both external and internal walls. It can likewise be used as intermediate floor slab/roof slab in combination with RCC as a composite material. They are not only eco-friendly, but also resistant to termites, heat, rot, corrosion, water and fire. Concrete infill with vertical reinforcement rods enhances its vertical and lateral load capabilities. Comparative studies of GFRG and conventional buildings have been carried out in the present investigation. Rapidwall panel provides speedier construction and leads to environmental protection. Subsequently, it is a perfect option building material to replace bricks or concrete blocks. This paper focuses on equivalent static analysis of G+7 storied, GFRG and conventional buildings to evaluate the story displacement, story drift and base shear.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I12260
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 12
Publication Date	:	01/07/2016
Page(s)	:	563-566

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