1)Comparison between NBC 105: 1994, NBC 105: 2020 AND IS 2016.

Provisions NBC 105: 1994 IS 2016 NBC 105: 2020

1. Load The design loads shall be taken the The sets of load combination to be Load Combinations for Parallel Systems 1.2DL
Combination maximum of the following load considered shall be as given below: + 1.5LL DL + λLL + E
combinations: 1. 1.2[DL +IL ± (ELx ± 0.3ELy)] Where, λ = 0.6 for storage facilities = 0.3 for other
DL + 1.3 LL + 1.25 E and usage
0.9 DL + 1.25 E 1.2[DL +IL ± (ELy ± 0.3 ELx)] Load Combinations for Non- Parallel Systems
DL + 1.3 SL + 1.25 E 2. 1.5[DL ± (ELx ± 0.3ELy)] and 1.2DL + 1.5LL DL + λLL + (Ex + 0.3Ey) DL +
1.2[DL ± (ELy ± 0.3 ELx)] λLL + (0.3Ex + Ey)
3. 0.9DL ± 1.5(ELx ± 0.3ELy)] Where, λ = 0.6 for storage facilities = 0.3 for
and other usage
0.9DL ± 1.5(ELy ± 0.3ELx)]
2. Horizontal The design spectrum, Cd (Ti), shall be Design Acceleration Spectrum The Elastic site spectra for horizontal loading
Design taken as: The design horizontal seismic shall be as given by equation.
Spectrum Cd (Ti) = C (Ti) ZIK coefficient Ah for a structure can be C (T) = Ch(T) Z I
Where C (Ti) is the ordinate of the basic determined by: Where, Ch(T) = Spectral Shape factor as per 4.1.2
response spectrum for translational 𝑍𝐼𝑆𝑎 Z = Seismic Zoning factor as per 4.1.4
Ah =
2𝑅𝑔
period, Ti. I = Importance factor as per 4.1.5
Z = Seismic Zone factor given in table
3
I = importance factor given in IS
1893(Parts 1to 5) for the corresponding
structure.
R = response reduction factor given in
IS 1893 (Parts 1 to 5) for the
corresponding structures
𝑆𝑎
𝑔
= design acceleration coefficient for
different soil types, normalized with
peak ground acceleration to normal
period T of structure. It shall be as
given in Parts 1to 5 of IS 1893 for the
corresponding structures.
3. Site Subsoil Subsoil Categorized into Three types: Subsoil Categorized into Three types: Subsoil Categorized into Four types:
Category Type 1: Rock or Stiff Soil Sites. Soil Type 1: Rock or Hard Soils. Soil Type A - Stiff or Hard Soil Sites
Type 2: Medium Soil Sites Soil Type 2: Medium or Stiff Soils Soil Type B - Medium Soil Sites
Type 3: Soft Soil Sites Soil Type 3: Soft Soils Soil Type C - Soft Soil Sites
Soil Type D - Very Soft Soil Sites

4. Provisions The seismic zoning factor, Z, shall be Seismic Zone Factor The country is subdivided into different seismic
for Zone obtained from Figure 8.2 for the II 0.1 zones based on the local seismic hazard. The
Factor appropriate location. III 0.16 value of Z can be obtained from Table 4-5 for
IV 0.24 selected municipalities, cities and for the rest can
V 0.36 be obtained from Figure 4-4 (approximate
interpolation between the contour lines is
permitted).
5. Provisions Type of Building and Factor • 1.5 for critical and lifeline I class - Ordinary Structures – 1
for • Monumental Buildings – 1.5 structure II class - Building of Medium Importance or other
Importance • Essential facilities that should • 1.2 for business continuity buildings designed to accommodate more than
Factors remain functional after an structure 500 persons. – 1.25
earthquake – 1.5 • 1.0 for the rest • III class – Essential facilities that should
• Distribution facilities for gas or remain functional after an earthquake and
petroleum products in urban distribution facilities for gas or petroleum
areas. – 2 products in urban areas, structures for the
• Structures for the support or support or containment of dangerous
containment of dangerous substances (such as acids, toxic
substances (such as acids, toxic substances, etc.). – 1.5
substances, etc.). – 2
• Other Structures - 1

6. Weight The seismic weight at each level, Wi, Seismic Weight of each floor is its full The seismic weight at each level, Wi, shall be
liable to shall be taken as the sum of the dead dead load plus appropriate amount of taken as the sum of the dead loads and the
seismic loads and the seismic live loads between imposed load, as specified in 7.3. While factored seismic live loads between the mid-
forces the mid-heights of adjacent storeys. computing the seismic weight of each heights of adjacent stories.
The seismic live load shall be taken as a floor, the weight of columns and walls The seismic live load shall be determined as given
percentage of the design live load as in any storey shall be appropriately in Table 5-1.
given in Table 6.1. apportioned to the floors above and
below the storey.
Any weight supported in between
storeys shall be distributed to floors
above and below in inverse proportion
to its distance from the floors.
7. Structural Put light on Symmetricity and Irregularities mentioned and defined in Provision of Vertical Irregularity and Plan
Symmetricities Uniformity of Storey Stiffness are as per Table 5 and 6 as: Irregularity clearly mentioned:
the clause 3.4 and 3.5 respectively.
Plan Irregularity 5.5.1 Vertical Irregularity
• Torsional Irregularity 5.5.1.1 Weak Story
• Re-entrant Corners 5.5.1.2 Soft Story
• Floor Slabs having Excessive 5.5.1.3 Vertical Geometric Irregularity
Cut-outs or Openings 5.5.1.4 In-Plane Discontinuity in Vertical Lateral
• Out of plane offsets in Vertical Force Resisting Element Irregularity
Elements 5.5.1.5 Mass Irregularity
• Non-Parallel Lateral Force
System
5.5.2 Plan Irregularity
5.5.2.1 Torsion Irregularity
Vertical Irregularity 5.5.2.2 Re-entrant Corners Irregularity
• Stiffness Irregularity 5.5.2.3 Diaphragm Discontinuity Irregularity
• Mass Irregularity 5.5.2.4 Out of plane offset Irregularity
• Vertical Geometry Irregularity
• Strength Irregularity
• In-plane Discontinuity in
Vertical Elements Resisting
Lateral Force
• Floating or Stub Columns
• Irregular Modes of Oscillation
in Two Principal Plan
Directions
8. Design The design eccentricity, ed, shall be While performing structural analysis by For the analysis for torsional effects, the applied
Eccentricity determined as follows: the Seismic Coefficient Method of the torsion at each level shall use either the forces
(a) If ec is less than 0.1b and the building Response Spectrum Method, the design calculated by the Equivalent Static Method or the
is 4 storeys or less in height: eccentricity edi to be used at floor i shall combined story inertial forces found in a Modal
ed may be taken as equal to 0 be taken as: Response Spectrum Method. The accidental
(b) If ec is less than 0.3 b and 8.2.2(a) Edi = 1.5esi + 0.05bi eccentricity can be taken as ±0.1b.
does not apply; ed = ec + 0.1 b or ed = ec - = esi – 0.05bi
0.1b, whichever is the most severe for Whichever gives the more severe effect
the element under consideration. on lateral force resisting elements;
(c) If ec is greater than 0.3 b, the structure Where
should be analysed using a three- esi = elastic eccentricity at floor i,
dimensional modal response spectrum = distance between centre of mass
analysis with the mass at each level and centre of resistance of force
displaced by ± 0.1 b, whichever is the bi = floor plan dimension of floor i,
most severe for the element under perpendicular to the direction of
consideration. force

9. Design All elements and components shall be All elements and components shall be designed
Seismic designed for a seismic force Fp, in any for a design seismic force (Fp) along its principal
Force direction given by: direction. Fp shall be applied at the component’s
Fp = CpPKpWp centre of gravity and distributed relative to the
For elements supported by the structure, component’s mass distribution. The design
Cp is equal to Cd for the structure seismic force (Fp) shall be calculated using
determined in accordance with 8.1.1 or following equation:
8.3 as appropriate. FP = Z (1 + hp/H) (ap/µp) IpWp
For elements supported on the ground Where, Z = Seismic Zoning factor as per 4.1.4
and independent of the structure, Cp is ap = Component amplification factor as per 10.3.1
equal to Cd determined in accordance μp = Component ductility factor as per 10.3.2
8.1.1 using the element fundamental Ip = Component Importance factor as per 10.3.3
period. 47 ,Wp=weight comp., hp and H are heights
2) Preparation of Table for major provisions on Retrofitting designs of code- IS 15988.
Reinforced concrete jacketing of columns Provisions

Increase in amount of concrete Ac=(3/2)A’c

Where, Ac and A’c = actual concrete to be provided in the
jacket and concrete value obtained for the jacket after
deducting the existing concrete from the required amount
respectively.

Increase in amount of steel As=(4/3)As’

Where, As and A's = = actual steel to be provided in the
jacket and steel value obtained for the jacket after deducting
the existing concrete from the required amount respectively.

Spacing of ties

Where, f y = yield strength of steel,

f ck = cube strength of concrete,
dh = diameter of stirrup, and
t j = thickness of jacket.
Minimum jacket thickness 100mm
Minimum diameter of ties 8 mm and not less than one-third of the longitudinal bar
diameter

Maximum vertical spacing of ties 200mm normally and 100mm whereas the spacing close to
the joints within a length of ¼ of the clear height
Addition of steel bracing Provisions

Slenderness of bracing member <=2500/√fy

Width-thickness ratio of angle sections for braces <=136/√fy
Circular sections the outside diameter to wall thickness ratio <=8960/fy

Out-to-out width to wall thickness ratio <=288/√fy

of rectangular tubes

Designed lateral force support for the top and bottom flanges of the beam at the point of 2% of the beam flange strength fybftf
intersection of V braces

Shear Walls Provisions

Shear transfer reinforcement (dowel bars), perpendicular to the shear plane

Where, Vu = Allowable shear force not greater

than 0.2fckAc or 5.5 Ac (Ac is the area of
concrete section resisting shear transfer).
μ = Coefficient of friction = 1.0 for concrete
placed against hardened concrete with surface
intentionally roughened.
= 0.75 for concrete anchored to as rolled structural
steel by headed studs or by reinforcing bars.
η = Efficiency factor = 0.5
Number of bars required for resisting shear at the interface

Where, Avf’ = cross-section area of a single bar

Minimum anchorage length of the grouted-in longitudinal and transverse reinforcement of the 6 times the diameter of the bars
shear wall in to the existing components of the building