Comparative behaviour of conventional and pre-engineered buildings with various bracings under different seismic and wind zones considering large openings

Abstract

Steel, a vital construction material, finds extensive application in the creation of expansive structures like industrial sheds, railway stations, ware houses, factories, vehicle parking sheds, aircraft hangars, and indoor stadium roofs. Over the past few decades, India has witnessed a significant surge in the construction of steel buildings and structures. Conventional steel structures are typically designed and fabricated on-site using a standard process, which, though effective, can be time-consuming. Usually, the construction of conventional steel structures involves the use of readily available hot-rolled or-sections. However, these sections often prove to be heavier than what the design necessitates and hence cause an increase in the overall weight of the structures which further demands heavier foundations.