• Purushothama.C.T[
• Harshith H J

Structural Engineers major challenge in present situation is constructing a seismic resistant structure. Energy efficiency and usage has become increasingly important to the public, government bodies and industries in recent years. Major per capita energy usage is associated with domestic used energy resources which also responsible for greenhouse gases. In optimizing energy efficiency of buildings, openings play a major role as they largely influence the energy load. This study aims to increase lateral stiffness of openings by providing different bracings. Frames considered are – (a) Bare frame, (b) Diagonal bracing, (c) Frame with X bracing, (d) Frame with V bracing, and (e) Frame with Chevron (inverted V) bracing.

Structural Engineers, Energy efficiency, Earthquake, Lateral stiffness, Bracings.

"Stiffening of Earthquake Resistant Green Buildings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.35-39, May 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCU06007.pdf

"Stiffening of Earthquake Resistant Green Buildings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp35-39, May 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCU06007.pdf