Authors : Priya Mohan Godase

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1435

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Abstract : Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) framed buildings commonly utilize masonry infill walls as partition and enclosure elements. Traditionally, these walls are considered non-structural components and are neglected during structural analysis and design. However, numerous experimental and analytical studies have demonstrated that masonry infill significantly influences the seismic behavior of RCC structures by increasing stiffness, strength, and energy dissipation capacity. The presence of infill walls alters the dynamic characteristics of buildings, affecting natural time period, lateral displacement, storey drift, and base shear distribution. This review paper presents a comprehensive assessment of previous research on the influence of masonry infill walls on the seismic performance of RCC buildings. The review focuses on the structural behavior of infilled frames, analytical modeling techniques, effects of infill irregularities, and current code provisions. The findings indicate that proper consideration of masonry infill walls can lead to more realistic seismic performance assessment and improved earthquakeresistant design.

Keywords : RCC Building, Masonry Infill, Seismic Performance, Storey Drift, Base Shear, Equivalent Diagonal Strut, Earthquake Resistance.

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