https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/amcijce/issue/feed AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering 2023-08-16T07:32:07+00:00 Mrs. Satya Gilani editor@indianjournalofcivilengineering.com Open Journal Systems AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN 2581-8171, Indexed in Google Scholar) provides a platform to researchers, academicians, professionals, and students in all areas of Civil Engineering to share research achievements, their perspectives, and practical experiences. The journal aims to fill the gaping hole that exists in the field of quality papers related to Civil Engineering in India and other developing countries. https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/amcijce/article/view/223219 Rapid Determination of Moisture Content of Soil Using Microwave Oven 2023-08-16T07:29:26+00:00 Barnali Ghosh barnalighosh08@gmail.com Generally, moisture content of soil is determined by heating the soil sample in a hot air oven. As per IS 2720, it takes 24 hrs time at 105°C + – 5°C. The present study shows that a microwave oven is more convenient in determining the water content as it takes much lesser time than conventional hot air oven. A known quantity of water is added to 25 g and 50 g of dry soil for this. The samples with known water content are then heated in microwave oven for 5, 10, 15 and upto 30 minutes for every 5 minutes interval. Water content determined from microwave woven heating is compared with conventional oven water content. Many experiments are conducted with black cotton soil as well as red sandy soil with different water content and it is seen that the results are similar. Thus, we can state that water content can be found out by using a microwave oven and the results are as accurate when we conduct the tests as per IS 2720 Part II and the experiments takes much lesser time. Hence, we can recommend it as an alternate method of determining water content rapidly. It costs much less as power consumption and initial installation cost is less. 2023-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/amcijce/article/view/223220 A Comparative Study of Seismic Behavior of High Rise Building with Diagrid Structure and Conventional RCC Framed Structure 2023-08-16T07:30:24+00:00 Ajaya Kumar Behera ajayabehera424@gmail.com P. K. Parhi pkparhi@outr.ac.in <p>Construction of tall buildings with various structural systems is on the rise these days. Due to its adaptability and attractive look, the Diagrid system is a prominent technology in high-rise buildings. In this study, a structural model of 32 storey buildings is analyzed using the ETAB software, and various metrics, such as storey stiffness, storey displacement, storey shear, and storey drift in different seismic zones are derived. Comparison is done among these parameters for 36 different cases and the best of the configuration is found out.</p><p>Study of the these parameters is done by adopting Response Spectrum Method for Zone II and Zone V. This study concludes that the square shaped building with 2-storey module diagrid column shows less displacement, less storey drift and higher stiffness among all the considered cases.</p> 2023-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/amcijce/article/view/223221 Learnings for the Modern Architecture from the Disaster Immune Kedarnath Temple Structure 2023-08-16T07:31:19+00:00 Sathwika Padida sathwika.p.9@gmail.com Situated amidst the altitudes of the Uttarakhand Himalayas and characterized by rugged terrain is the famous ancient Kedarnath temple. Due to its strategic location, the town of Kedarnath witnessed numerous natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, avalanches, and landslides. More than 1600 years since its inception, the temple stands so firm as well and stable without any hint of damage even after being struck by intense disasters. The temple's unique location, design elements, solid construction, and restoration efforts have played a significant role in its disaster resilience, enabling it to withstand and recover from adverse natural events. Predominantly built in stone, the temple is a remarkable example of ancient architecture and craftsmanship. This paper aims to give an overview of the temple structure in terms of its architectural style, construction technique, and structural stability as well as review its performance in the numerous major disasters that hit the region since time known. This temple structure is definitely an interesting aspect for study so that modern architecture and engineering can draw inspiration. 2023-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/amcijce/article/view/223222 Design of Earthquake Resistant Buildings : Useful Guidelines 2023-08-16T07:32:07+00:00 Mahesh Prasad Mahesh.prasad50@gmail.com <p>Incidents of earthquake of severe intensity are in news every now and then in various parts of world. In the recent past, Turkey witnessed a severe earthquake suffering loss of life and damage of buildings and public properties. India also bears severe risk for seismic tremors as almost 58% of the total area falls in active seismic zones. According to the latest seismic zone data published, Zones 2,3,4 and 5 are the active seismic zones where structures should be invariably designed considering Earthquake loads (EL) apart from normal loads like Dead load (DL), Imposed load (IL), Wind load (WL), Snow load , and Accidental loads as applicable.</p><p>In cities, the practice of multi-storey buildings and high rise buildings is picking up very fast. Earthquake failures in buildings never remain confined to its built up area alone, rather it adversely affects the safety of buildings in its near vicinity by pounding effect.</p><p>Therefore, future constructions in vulnerable cities must be subjected to certain statutory bindings to follow norms for Earthquake Resistant Designs as applicable for the seismic zones in a particular city/town. For High Importance Factor buildings like hospitals, nursing homes, schools /colleges, office buildings /administrative buildings, the design norms still become inescapable.</p>With pace of growth in economy, construction activities are likely to zoom in almost all states and major cities and towns. Therefore, it is high time that Earthquake Resistant Design norms are publicised and strictly enforced in letter and spirit.<p>Earthquake resistant design needs certain general tips like symmetry in construction, avoiding practice of floating columns in super structure, placing heavy loads on roof like water tanks without well designed supporting structure for resisting lateral forces, practice of stilt floors at ground level, providing Soft Storeys at intermediate floors which are more vulnerable to earthquake induced lateral shear.</p><p>The concept of shear walls has been found to be quite effective in resisting lateral shear induced by high intensity earthquake forces. Shear walls in longitudinal as well as transverse directions, symmetrically placed in plan can prove to be a boon in facing multidirectional lateral forces generated by earthquake tremors. The only watchword in shear wall concept is that it must start at foundation level well tied up and run right up to the roof level and remain well integrated with moment resisting RC frame of the building.</p><p>The next important aspect in earthquake resistant design is a careful and thorough soil exploration to determine the most suitable foundation option. The soil characteristics, sandy and high water table may cause Liquefaction, which is dangerous for safety of buildings. In such adverse situation, it is desirable to lay deeper foundation or substitute sandy strata with granular material. Pile foundation in such cases can be a safe option.</p><p>Concept of Base Isolation and use of damping devices are other options to keep the building structure safe from seismic tremors. Use of elastomeric pads, rollers at foundation base of column footings helps in absorbing the energy generated by seismic tremors by damping devices/pads. The super structure of the building remains unaffected by earthquake forces. Such measures involve higher cost but can be cost effective in case of important functional buildings like hospitals, office complex, and industrial buildings.</p> 2023-07-01T00:00:00+00:00