Title Nonlinear Time History Analysis of High-Rise Buildings Considering the Backstay Effect due to Basement Podium Structures
Authors 황지우(Hwang, Ji-Woo) ; 김경태(Kim, Kyungtae) ; 김종호(Kim, Jong-Ho)
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.10.301
Page pp.301-309
ISSN 2733-6247
Keywords Slab Diaphragm; Backstay Effect; Nonlinear Time History Analysis; High-Rise Building
Abstract This study investigated the influence of basement podium slab diaphragm modeling on the Backstay Effect in tall buildings. Nonlinear time history analyses were conducted with Rigid Diaphragm (RD) and Semi-Rigid Diaphragm (SRD) models. The investigation included fundamental period, mode shapes, interstory drift ratios, shear forces in vertical members, diaphragm forces, and the distribution of seismic loads among lateral force-resisting elements. Results indicated that the RD model caused significant local shear discontinuities in vertical members at the Main Backstay Diaphragm level, which could lead to overly conservative designs. In contrast, the SRD model mitigated shear force variations and produced smoother distributions. The SRD model also increased in-plane deformation of the podium slab, resulting in longer fundamental periods and higher basement story drifts. The slab contributed substantially to lateral resistance, with diaphragm forces accounting for 71.7% in the X-direction and 45.9% in the Y-direction. These findings highlight the importance of considering diaphragm flexibility and accurately evaluating axial and shear forces in slabs and collectors during podium-tower structural design.