Title : CASE STUDY TO REPORT THE EFFECT OF INFILL BRICK MASONRY WALLS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF A COMMERCIAL RC BUILDING WITH OPEN GROUND STOREY
Authors : Sanjib Das, Santanu Bhanja
Publication : 8 - 10, October 2015
Volume : 2
Pages :
Price : 250
Abstract : Infill brick walls in buildings are considered as non-structural elements not taking part in the load transfer path. The performance of the structure under different types of loads are evaluated by modelling the structural system consisting of the structural elements only. However the brick walls, being strong in compression do affect the strength and stiffness of buildings. The compression bracing effect of the brick walls is generally not considered by the designers as a result of which the actual behaviour of the building under lateral loads is not properly assessed. This effect is very pronounced in open ground storey buildings which have become a common trend nowadays to allow for parking or commercial establishments at the ground floor. The present paper deals with a case study of a stilt type commercial building to highlight the effect of brick walls in affecting the strength and stiffness of buildings.