Structures are designed using current seismic design codes which are mostly based on Force-Based Design approach. The aim of the work is to implement the Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) approach in concrete buildings. PBSD, which is a new concept in seismic design of structures, is a reliable approach capable of providing more detailed information on the performance levels of both structural and non-structural elements. Methods. In this study Performance-Based Seismic Design has been utilized on reinforced concrete irregular frame. In order to do this pushover analysis was done. Story drift ratios were chosen as deformation limits to define the performance levels for specific earthquake hazard levels. The results of this study show that Performance-Based Seismic Design gives a structure with better seismic load carrying capacity, thereby achieving the objective of performance as well as economy. It is also possible to conclude that PBSD obtained by above procedure satisfies the acceptance criteria for immediate occupancy and life safety limit states for various intensities of earthquakes.

The ability of concrete to give a lower weight and retain good properties for strength is very important concrete structures. Lightweight concrete is known for its brittleness hence the strengthening of the concrete with dispersed chopped fiber is necessary. The addition of dispersed chopped fiber in polystyrene concrete to check the effect of the fiber this concrete the main objective of this paper. The experimental method of research was used in this research paper after a proper review of previous works by other researchers were done. 42 grams of fiber were added in the concrete mix of each composition. The results of this research show a noticeable effect of fiber in the lightweight expanded polystyrene concrete. The concrete without fiber showed the best compressive strength followed by the concrete with dispersed polypropylene fiber.

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Background: Expanded polystyrene granules (EPG) can be used as an aggregate for producing lightweight concrete (LWC). EPG was used to make LWC with a density of 1326kg/m3 and 1337kg/m3, while the EPG concrete without fiber had a density of 1320kg/m3. Due to the low strength and brittleness of EPG LWC, the need to improve the properties of this concrete type is necessary. Objective: The aim of this paper was to research and investigate possible ways of enhancing the mechanical properties of EPG LWC. Hence, the investigation of this research work focuses on the use of chopped basalt fiber (BF) and steel fiber (SF) separately as dispersed reinforcement in EPG concrete to improve the compressive strength of EPG LWC. Methods: A general review from previous researchers on similar research was conducted, and then the experimental method was used to investigate the effect of BF and SF on the compressive strength of EPG LWC. Nine EPG concrete series were produced and tested. Compression testing was used to measure the compressive strength of the concrete sample. The density was determined by mass volume. Results: The results show the effect of BF and SF in the EPG concrete. The EPG reinforced with BF obtained its maximum compressive strength when 1.5% BF was incorporated in the EPG concrete and while EPG concrete reinforced with SF obtained its maximum compressive strength when 1% SF was included in the EPG concrete. Conclusion: Based on the results, the amount of fiber added to the EPG concrete affects not just the compressive strength but also the concrete density.