Riya Khanna
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
This study investigates the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures equipped with base isolation systems. Base isolation is a proven technique to mitigate seismic forces, thereby improving structural resilience during earthquakes. The manuscript provides a comprehensive analysis using dynamic time-history response simulations of RC structures both with and without base isolation. The performance parameters such as displacement, acceleration, base shear, and inter-story drift are evaluated under different seismic intensity levels. Results demonstrate that base isolation significantly reduces seismic responses, enhancing safety and serviceability. The study concludes with design recommendations and highlights future research directions to optimize base isolation in RC structures.
Keywords
Seismic performance, reinforced concrete structures, base isolation systems, earthquake engineering, dynamic analysis
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