14 August, 2013 From Jinu Mary Mathew (REG.NO. 407010), M.

Tech Project Student, Saintgits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom Kerala To THE DIRECTOR, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai 600 113 Though Dr.P.K.Umesha, Parallel Processing Group Respected Sir, Sub: Requesting for project completion certificate I Jinu Mary Mathew, (REGNO: 407010, M.Tech. (Geomechanics and Structural Engineering) student of Saintgits College of Engineering, had been doing my dissertation work on Soil Structure Interaction Analysis for Seismic Response of a 10 Storey RC Building in Parallel Processing Group from 25.2.2013 to 14.08.2013. I have completed the project successfully under the guidance of Dr.P.K.Umesha. So I request you to provide me with the project completion certificate. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, (Jinu Mary Mathew)

SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION ANALYSIS FOR SEISMIC RESPONSE OF A 10 STOREY RC BUILDING

PROJECT REPORT

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Technology in Geomechanics And Structures Of the Mahatma Gandhi University

Submitted by JINU MARY MATHEW IV SEMESTER

(GEOMECHANICS AND STRUCTURES)

REG NO: 407010

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

SAINTGITS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

PATHAMUTTOM, KOTTAYAM 686532

2011-2013

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

SAINTGITS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PATHAMUTTOM, KOTTAYAM 686532
2011-2013

This is to certify that the thesis report entitled SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION ANALYSIS FOR SEISMIC RESPONSE OF A 10 STOREY RC BUILDING is a bonafide record of thesis presented by JINU MARY MATHEW (S4 GS, NO: 10) under our guidance towards the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Degree of MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY in GEOMECHANICS AND STRUCTURES of Mahatma Gandhi University during the year 2011 - 2013. Project Co-ordinator Prof.T.M.Mathai Department of civil engineering SAINTGITS College of Engineering

Internal Guide Prof.P.Eapen Sakaria Professor and Head Department of civil engineering SAINTGITS College of Engineering

Exernal Guide Dr.P.K.Umesha , Chief Scientist Parallel Processing Group, CSIR- SERC Chennai

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Words are not enough to praise God Almighty whose blessings have led me throughout this project work. I am highly privileged to thank Dr. M.C Philipose, Principal for the inspiration inculcated in me. I acknowledge my deep sense of gratitude to Prof: Eapen Sakaria, Professor & Head of the Department (Internal Guide) and Prof: T.M. Mathai, Project Coordinator, Department of Civil Engineering, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, for their help for the successful completion of this work. It is highly indebted to Dr. P.K Umesha, Chief Scientist, Parallel Processing Group, CSIR, Structural Engineering Research Center, Chennai for his invaluable guidance and supervision throughout this project work. I extend my sincere thanks to Dr. Nagesh R. Iyer, Director, CSIR - SERC, for giving me this opportunity to do my project in their esteemed research organization. I wish to express my heartiest thanks to Dr. A. Cinitha, Scientist, CSIR - SERC for the valuable support and help, extended throughout my project. I would like to express my deep gratitude and thanks to all the staff members of the Civil Engineering Department, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, for their extensive support and excellent Co-operation. Exclusive thanks to my beloved Husband Majeesh, Son Georgie, Parents, In Laws and friends for their kind co-operation and constant encouragement during the course of this project.