Simplified structural analysis model for calculation of shear wall systems

Reinforced concrete shear elements are commonly used in earthquake-resistant building design due to the advantages they provide. In this thesis, a study on simplified structural analysis models of reinforced concrete shear wall systems was conducted with the help of using an analytical modelling method. Model groups with different numbers of floors were examined while keeping the floor height constant, and the dimensions of the shear walls were altered while maintaining floor area. In order to examine the wall-frame interaction, two different systems, slab floor and beamed, were used. Simplified structural analysis models were created by using the properties determined through analytical studies of the models sized and designed. The compatibility between the analytical study results and the simplified models created using structural analysis programs was examined.