Seismic Response and Economic Viability of Voided Two-Way Slabs Using U-Boot Beton

The reinforced concrete slab is one of the most prevalent elements in contemporary building construction. In order to reduce the self-weight of the structure, new and creative concrete slab systems with voids have been devised, all the while retaining the same load-bearing capability as solid slabs. The flat slab of reinforced concrete is filled up with U-Boot Beton material. The U-Boot Technology technique essentially removes all concrete from the center of a floor slab, which serves no structural use. These voided slabs have the ability to lower the quantity of concrete needed for building construction. As a result, there is less strain on the building's base and columns, which is advantageous from both an economic and seismically active standpoint. The current study examines the analysis of multistory flat slab buildings using Indian Standard Code in contrast to void slab lightened with U-Boot Beton buildings. Using SAP-2000 software, the Response Spectrum approach in accordance with IS 1893 Part-1 was compared with the Indian Standard code to assess the buildings' seismic response. Time periods, dead weight, base shear, and lateral displacement results Flat slab buildings' interstory drift and cost analysis are contrasted with voided slab lighting in U-boot Beton buildings.