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CHAPTER 5
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1. Discussion and Conclusion

In this study, 12-storeyed rectangular shape steel frame building with mat
foundation is considered. The building is located in seismic zone 4 and the overall
height of proposed building is 127 feet above ground level. The structure is composed
of special moment resisting frames. The superstructure is a steel frame building with
composite floor system using metal sheeting. The main aim is to design the
connections, composite slabs and base plates for 12-storeyed steel building.
The superstructure is analyzed by using ETABS software . For earthquake and
wind forces, loading data are referenced by using UBC 1997.The design concepts and
load combinations are considered in accordance with Load and Resistance Factor
Design AISC-LRFD 1993. For high seismic risk effects, static lateral force procedure
is used. Response spectrum analysis is used in this study.
In the proposed building, A572 Grade-50 structural steels are used. Wide
flange W-sections are used for frame members. Beams are classified as 7 types B1 to
B7. Columns are classified as type C1, C2and C3. Column sections are changed once in
four levels. P-∆ effect, storey-drift, overturning moment, sliding and torsional
irregularity are also checked for structural. After checking the stability, all results are
within the limitations of UBC 1997.Design specifications include design of frame
members, design of composite slabs, design of beam to column connections. Beam to
girder connection, column splice and base plate designs are also calculated.
Design of floor slabs with metal deck is also calculated. Bearing type
connection with A325-N high strength bolts is used. Both methods of bolted
connection and welded connection are used in beam to column flange connection
design and beam to column web connection design.
The substructure is analyzed and designed by SAFE software . The thickness
of mat and reinforcing steel are analyzed and design from it .The soil bearing pressure
is taken 1.5 ton per feet square and it is located in Mandalay division. The value of
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maximum punching shear ratio is not exceeded the limit. In checking the differential
settlement ,the maximum joint displacement is 0.9507106 less than the limit 1.The

maximum result value of soil pressure is 3.193391 kip / is less than the allowable

soil pressure .Therefore , the substructure is stable for this structure.

5.2. Recommendations

From this study, recommendations are described as follows for further study.

(a) The substructure should be carried out with pile foundation.

(b) A building composed of steel frame should be compared with reinforced
concrete frame and designed in conformity with economic point of view.
(c) Different kinds of software for analysis and design should be done.