Abstract :

Following the recent trends of earthquake all over the world, it is observed that there is very high risk for earthquake, thus creating a need of earthquake resistant structure. The tall structures are prone to the seismic load and wind load. For this purpose of enhancing the stiffness and reducing lateral displacement there are various methods to resist these lateral loads like base isolation, formation of hollow foundations, tuned mass dampers, horizontal bands and bracings. Among these application, bracing is one of the best methods to resist these kinds of loads. Bracing can be applied concentrically or eccentrically. The cross bracings are one of the mostly used types of bracing. Bracings are very efficient in overcoming the elastic seismic waves. This is used for strengthening the building by increasing its stiffness and displacement capacity keeping the lateral displacement as low as possible. Various types of bracings can be used like X, V and Inverted V etc. An attempt has bee