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Comparative Study of Different shapes of Diagrid Structure System

with Conventional System using Response Spectrum Analysis
Jayesh Akhand1, Dr.J.N Vyas2
1PG Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Mahakal Institute of Technology & Management, Ujjain.
(M.P)
2Director, Department of Civil Engineering, Mahakal Institute of Technology & Management, Ujjain. (M.P)

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Abstract - Construction of the multi‐storey building is quickly Key Words: Diagrid Structure, Response Spectrum Method,
increasing throughout the globe. Advances in construction Peak Factor method, Storey Shear, Node Displacement.
technology, materials, structural systems, analysis and design Stresses in Slab and beam.
software package expedited the expansion of those buildings.
Diagrid buildings square measure rising as structurally 1. INTRODUCTION
economical furthermore as architecturally important
assemblies for tall buildings. Safety and minimum harm level The diagrid structural system may be outlined as a diagonal
of a structure may well be the prime demand of high-rise member shaped as a framework created by the intersection
buildings. To meet these requirements, the structure should of various materials like metals, concrete or wood beams
have adequate lateral enough ductility. In this thesis Analysis that are used in the construction of buildings and roofs.
and design of 16 storey diagrid building with plan of 18 m × 18 Diagrid structures of the steel members are efficient in
m size is considered. Staad professional software system is providing a solution both in term of strength and stiffness.
employed for modelling and analysis of structural members. But these days a widespread application of diagrid is
All structural members are designed as per IS 456:2000 employed within the giant span and high-rise buildings,
considering all load combinations. Seismic load as Dynamic significantly after they area unit complicated geometries and
load as per IS1893-2002 and Wind load as IS 875-part 3 arced shapes. Diagrid structure consists of inclined columns
considered for analysis and design of the structure. Load on the exterior surface of the building. Due to inclined
distribution in diagrid system is also studied for 16 storey columns, lateral loads are resisted by axial action of the
building. Similarly, analysis and design of diagrid building in diagonal compared to bending of vertical columns in framed
different plan shapes i.e Circular and Triangular are carried tube structure. Diagrid structures typically, don't need core
out and compare with conventional building. analysis values because of lateral shear may be carried by the diagonals on
are compared in terms of Moment, Shear force, Axial force, the outer boundary of a building.
Displacement, Drift and the economical aspect is compared for
1.1 Types of Diagrid Structural System and Materials of
the seismic zone III. The main objective of this thesis is to
Construction
investigate the Dynamic behaviour of buildings, i.e., diagrid
and conventional frame under the seismic zone III. For A. Steel Diagrid Structural System
comparison of this buildings under the same seismic zone, the
parameters in both type of the buildings is taken same. The The most normally and popularly used material within the
work is to be carried are out by conducting (a) Modelling of construction of diagrids is steel. The sections commonly used
both the building frames. (b) Analysis of building frames are rectangular, rounded and wide flanges. The weight and
considering seismic parameters(c) Study of results in terms of size of the sections are made to resist the high bending loads.
moments, stresses & Moment in Slab, forces, drift, deflection, They can be quickly erected and the cost of labour for the
and the economy. Response spectrum analysis results provides installation is low.
a more realistic behaviour of structure response and diagrid
structure is more effective in lateral load resistance Seismic B. Concrete Diagrid Structural System
and wind analysis of conventional building with different
shapes of diagrid building with equivalent plan area at seismic The most commonly used diagrid material is concrete. The
zone III is carried out and the following conclusions are concrete diagrids are used in both types, precast and cast in-
drawn. In this study, its miles discovered that due to diagonal situ. As the formed concrete sections are versatile, it allows
columns in outer edge of the structures, the diagrid structure them to fit perfectly in the structure geometry. It also
is more effective in lateral load resistance. Due to this asset of protects from fire damages. But the formed concrete
diagrid shape, interior column is used of smaller size for constitutes a lot of to the loading of the structure.
gravity load resistance and best small quantity of lateral load
is considered for it. While in case of conventional body C. Timber Diagrid Structural System
building, each gravity and lateral load is resisted with the aid
of exterior similarly to interior column. The least used material within the construction of diagrids is
timber. This material has more disadvantages. The only

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advantage of this material that the section of timber is easily investigate the Dynamic behaviour of buildings, i.e., diagrid
available in any shape and size. The installation cost is low. and conventional frame under the seismic zone III. For
The major disadvantages are that timber has lesser material comparison of this building under the same seismic zone, the
strength. Durability and weathering of timber are the major parameter in both type of the buildings is taken same
issues that make for the disadvantages of timber as a diagrid
construction material. 3. Methodology

1.2 Advantages of Diagrids Response Spectrum analysis consider for seismic analysis as
per IS 1893-2002/05 and Static wind analysis peak factor
I. The advantages of the diagrid in the construction of method consider for Wind analysis as per IS 875-III
the structure majorly improves the aesthetic view of
the building. Different Model of building considered is given below:

II. The use of diagrid reduces the steel up to 20% Model-1 Conventional Building Denoted as CB
compared to brace frame structure. It doesn’t want
technical labor because the construction technology Model-2: Square Diagrid Building denoted as SDB
is easy.
Model-3: Circular Diagrid Building denoted as CDB
III. The diagrid makes the maximum use if the
Model-4: Triangular Diagrid Building denoted as TDB
structural material is used. When glass material is
employed with the diagrid, it permits generous The plan area for the proposed work is 18 x 18 m in which
quantity of sunshine within the structure size of panels is 3x3 m for conventional and square diagrid
building and similar area consider for circular and triangular
IV. These structures have majorly column free exterior
buildings the preliminary sections of columns and beams
and interior, free and clear, unique floor plans can
were fixed based on deflection criteria [i.e. span to depth
be implemented.
ratio].
V. Increased the stability due to triangulation.
Design parameters used for Study-
VI. Combination of the gravity and lateral load‐bearing
Model: G+16
systems, potentially providing more efficiency.
Seismic Zones: III
VII. Provision of alternate load paths (redundancy) in
the event of a structural failure (which lacks in case
Floor height :3.6 m
of conventional framed building).
The configuration of both the models: Square, Circular and
VIII. Reduced weight of the superstructure can translate triangular
into a reduced load on the foundations.
Angle of diagrid- 67.4°
2. Objective of Study
Plan size 18X18
Safety and minimum harm level of a structure may well be
the prime demand of high-rise buildings. To meet these Size of columns: 500mmX500mm
requirements, the structure should have adequate lateral
enough ductility. In this thesis Analysis and design of 16 Size of beams :300mmX500mm
storey diagrid building with plan of 18 m × 18 m size is
considered. Staad professional software system is employed Thickness of slab:120mm
for modelling and analysis of structural members. All
structural members are designed as per IS 456:2000 Size of Diagonals: 300X500
considering all load combinations. Seismic load as Dynamic
load as per IS1893-2002 and Wind load as IS 875-part 3
considered for analysis and design of the structure. Load
distribution in diagrid system is also studied for 16 storey
building. Similarly, analysis and design of diagrid building in
different plan shapes i.e Circular and Triangular are carried
out and compare with conventional building. analysis values
are compared in terms of Moment, Shear force, Axial force,
Displacement, Drift and the economical aspect is compared
for the seismic zone III. The main objective of this thesis is to

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Fig -1: Conventional Building Fig -4: Square diagrid Building Plan

Fig -5: Circular diagrid Building Plan

Fig -2: Square diagrid Building

Fig -6: Triangular diagrid Building Plan

Fig -3: Triangular diagrid Building

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3. Results

Graph 4 Bending Moment in slab Vs Different type of

Graph 1Center Shear Stresses Vs Different types of building for Wind Analysis
building for Seismic Analysis

Graph 5 Principal Stresses Vs Different types of Building

Graph 2 Center Shear Stresses Vs Different types of for Seismic Analysis
building for Wind Analysis

Graph 3Bending Moment in Slab Vs Different type of Graph 6 Principal Stresses in Different types of Building
building for Seismic Analysis for Wind Analysis

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Graph 7Von mis stresses Vs Different types of Building for Graph 10 Tresca Stresses Vs Different types of building for
Seismic Analysis Wind Analysis

Graph 8 Von Mis stresses Vs Different types of building for Graph 11 Storey vs peak storey shear
Wind Analysis

Graph 9Tresca Stresses Vs Different types of building for

Seismic Analysis Graph 12 Storey vs Displacement for Seismic Analysis

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Graph 13 Storey Vs displacement for Wind Analysis Figure 16 Axial force in Column

4. Conclusions

Response spectrum analysis results provides a more realistic

behaviour of structure response and diagrid structure is
more effective in lateral load resistance Seismic and wind
analysis of conventional building with different shapes of
diagrid building with equivalent plan area at seismic zone III
is carried out and the following conclusions are drawn from
the study:

1 Centre shear stresses in slab SQX and SQY are increase

in diagrid buildings as compare to conventional
building however in terms of shape of building these
stresses shows higher value in triangular form diagrid
building as compare to square and Circular.

Graph 14 Storey Drift for Seismic Analysis 2 Maximum bending moment at the middle of the slab i.e.
MX, MY & MXY more growth in rectangular and
triangular shapes of diagrid constructing as examine to
standard constructing but barely will increase in round
shape diagrid building in plan.

3 Similarly, Principal, Max Von Mis and Fresca stresses at

top and bottom of the slab more increase in square and
triangular shapes (in plan) of diagrid building as
compare to conventional building but slightly increases
in circular shape diagrid building in plan.

4 Total base shear increases in the circular form of

diagrid constructing and decreases in square and
triangular form of diagrid constructing while
comparing with traditional constructing for seismic
analysis.

5 It concludes that the node displacement is decreases in

Graph 15 Beam Vs Shear force for Seismic Analysis all shapes of diagrid buildings whilst examine with
conational kind of building.

6 In this study, its miles discovered that due to diagonal

columns in outer edge of the structures, the diagrid

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