Seismic Study of Sustainable Timber Structures Houses in Kashmir

Earthquakes are the most destructive natural calamities which lead to a huge loss of life, property and economy. On 8 October, 2005, a magnitude 7.4 on righter scale earthquake took place the Kashmir valley (A Himalayan disputed region administered in parts by India and Pakistan), also the other areas affected were parts of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Around 90 thousand people died because of this earthquake, and an approximate 40 lakh people were left shelter less. The Kashmir earthquake took place at 9:25 am (IST) and was epicentered about 19 kilometers NE of Muzafarabad, which is the capital town of Pakistan-ruled Kashmir. Kashmir valley is situated at the fault line of the Indian
 To perform Response Spectrum Analysis Using IS 1893-2000 code for Zone-V on different timber framed wall (Dhajji-Dewari) models in SAP-2000.
 To perform Response Spectrum Analysis Using IS 1893-2000 code for Zone-V on a single story house with different configurations of timber framed (Dhajji-Dewari) walls (Box Type Structure Model) in SAP 2000.
 To perform Response Spectrum Analysis Using IS 1893-2000 code for Zone-V on a double story house with different configurations of timber framed (Dhajji-Dewari) walls (Box Type Structure Model) in SAP 2000.
 To determine Top Maximum Deflection in the models (both walls and houses).
 To determine Maximum Base Shear in the models (both walls and houses).
 To determine Time period of all the models.
 To determine the mechanism of the Dhajji-Dewari that make it seismic resistant.
 Comparison of results for Timber braced Dhajji-Dewari with conventional Lintel banded masonry box type houses.