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Abstract- In the event of an earthquake, the majority of existing buildings that do not meet
current seismic requirements may sustain significant damage or possibly collapse. The Base
Isolation technique is the most effective seismic protection system to lessen the impact of an
earthquake on the structure. Models are used for analysis and are designed in accordance with
IS 1893:2002. In comparison to the fixed base condition, the final result demonstrates that the
HDRB base isolators increase the structure's time period while decreasing storey drift, storey
acceleration, storey velocity, and story displacement.
Keywords: Base Isolation, Fixed Base RC Structure ,Seismic Analysis,SAP2000v16 software,
HDRB base isolators.
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Earthquakes pose a significant threat to structures, especially in seismically active
regions. Conventional fixed-base buildings are directly subjected to seismic forces, which
often result in excessive damage or collapse. The base isolation technique has emerged
as a powerful tool for enhancing seismic resilience by decoupling the superstructure from
ground motion.
1. Sub-Heading
• Compared to permanent bases, HDRB devices aid in protecting buildings from
seismic pressures.
• Base isolation also reduces internal forces such as axial force and bending
moment in the column, allowing for more efficient design.
• The structure's natural lifespan is significantly extended, resulting in less
structural deterioration.
• Storey acceleration is significantly decreased in base-isolated structures with high
damping rubber bearings.
2. Sub-Heading
This paper presents a comparative study on the seismic performance of a (G+8)
reinforced concrete (RC) frame structure under fixed-base and base-isolated conditions
using High Damping Rubber Bearings (HDRBs).Fixed Base RC Structure & Base Isolated
RC Structure show in Figure 1.
II. PROBLEM STATEMENT
In recent years, earthquakes have caused significant structural damage and human
casualties, particularly in buildings not designed to withstand seismic forces. A large
number of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings in urban areas were constructed before the
implementation of modern seismic design codes. These buildings, especially those with
fixed-base foundations, are highly susceptible to seismic damage due to their inability to
dissipate or isolate earthquake energy effectively.
Despite advancements in structural engineering, many designers still rely on traditional
construction practices, which directly transmit ground motion to the superstructure,
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resulting in excessive lateral forces, storey drift, and potential collapse. The need for
cost-effective and efficient seismic protection techniques has led to growing interest in
base isolation methods. However, practical implementation and performance evaluation
of such systems—particularly using High Damping Rubber Bearings (HDRBs) in mid-rise
RC buildings remains underexplored in many regions, including India.
Figure 1: Fixed Base RC Structure & Base Isolated RC Structure.
Table 1: Properties of Structure.
Properties G + 8 Structure
Vertical stiffness (U1) 2812845.46 KN/m
Linear stiffness (U2 & U3) 2454 KN/m
Non-Linear stiffness (U2 & 2069.24 KN/m
U3)
Yield strength (Q) 130.14 KN
Damping (β) 0.1
VII.
CONCLUSION
The following findings are drawn from the comparison of the Base Isolation and Fixed
Base methods:
The base isolated structure's time period is longer than that of the fixed base.
The base isolation approach is effective in many projects since it has been
determined to be the most dependable for seismic protection of multistory
structures
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In comparison to other systems, base isolation reduces displacement and storey
drift in both directions.
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