A Systematic Review of Seismic Performance of Monolithic Mivan Construction and Conventional RCC Structures in High Seismic Zone 5
Abstract
India falls within one of the most seismically active regions of the world, with Seismic Zone V representing areas of very high earthquake risk. In such regions, the selection of an appropriate structural system plays a crucial role in ensuring seismic safety, structural reliability, and serviceability. In recent years, Mivan construction technology, which employs monolithic wall–slab construction using aluminium formwork, has gained significant importance in multistorey residential construction. This paper presents a systematic review of existing research studies comparing the seismic performance of Mivan construction and Conventional Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) framed structures in Seismic Zone V conditions. The review focuses on key seismic response parameters reported in the literature, including storey displacement, inter-storey drift, base shear, natural time period, and frequency, which are critical indicators of seismic behaviour and structural safety. The reviewed studies consistently indicate that Mivan structures exhibit lower displacement and drift, reduced base shear demand, and shorter fundamental natural time periods when compared to conventional RCC structures. These trends are primarily attributed to the monolithic wall–slab action and enhanced stiffness characteristics of Mivan systems. The findings highlight the improved seismic resilience and serviceability performance of Mivan construction. Overall, this review establishes that Mivan construction…
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