Introduction

A large number of existing reinforced concrete structures throughout the cosmos are in pressing need for strengthening, repair or reconstruction because of deterioration. Direct observation of these structures has shown that damage usually occurs in beams and columns. The failure is mainly due to an increase in stress levels and deteriorations of the members. Hence, retrofitting of these structures to improve their strength is significant and vital. Numerous techniques have been originated and applied to improve the seismic behavior of these structures (Omidinasab and Shakib 2012; Khan et al. 2014; Nayak et al. 2018). The main objective of this research is to assess the present condition and rehabilitate the existing damaged ESR. To appraise the stability of the structure for further utilization, it is proposed to find out the structure condition index (CI) using various NDT methods. After that, analysis is done using SAP 2000 to find the present-day seismic requirements considering IS code 1893. Once the investigation of the root cause of failure is found out, then strengthening of the structure is carried out using various retrofitting methods.

For the last few decades, many researchers were involved in the analysis of the water tank through various approaches. Ortega and Robles (2016) studied the experimental monitoring of the behavior of reinforced concrete beams with different reinforcement dispositions. Zhu and François (2013) proposed the effect of chloride corrosion on the reinforcement bars. They have studied the influence of corrosion on the residual mechanical performance of a corroded beam at the age of 26 years. Sasmal and Ramanjaneyulu (2008) studied fuzzy logic-based methodology for condition rating of existing reinforced concrete bridges. Computer programs have been developed for condition index of existing bridges. Massimiliano and Alberto (2017) studied nonlinear time history analysis for seismic retrofitting of multiple building structures using the base isolation technique. Mishra et al. (2015) suggested and implemented RC jacketing technique using an anticorrosive agent, micro concrete, and polymer-modified mortar for retrofitting. Alireza (2015) studied the types of dampers and their performance during an earthquake. Also, they have investigated the tall buildings in the world and a satisfactory level of damper performance. Motamedi and Nateghi-A (2018) presented a unique energy-dissipating accordion metallic damper originating from corrugated thin-walled tube to improve the lateral ductility, energy dissipation, and damping potential of a frame. The behavior of the accordion metallic damper was studied analytically and experimentally. Bozorgmehrnia et al. (2013) studied an elevated water tank having a capacity of 900 m3, exposed to three pairs of earthquake records in time history using mechanical and finite-element modeling technique. Comparison between static and dynamic analysis of elevated water tank was studied by Gaikwad and Mangulkar (2013) by considering the hydrodynamic effect on the elevated water tank, to compare the effects of impulsive and convective pressure. Morfidisa and Kostinakis (2019) studied the seismic damage state using artificial neural networks (ANN)-based methods such as multilayer feedforward perceptron networks (MFPN) and the radial-basis function networks (RBFN) and led to the best configured MFPN and RBFN on the basis of the optimization of their predictions about the seismic damage state of the samples and concluded that the MFPNs were more efficient than the RBFNs. Jagadale et al. (2019) carried out a case study on a bridge model for determining the damages using PZT patches and found that there were noticeable changes in frequencies for moderate and severe damages, hence proving the efficiency of PZT. Nayak et al. (2019) studied the earthquake and wind analysis of tall structures with circular, square and rectangular plan. Finally, the various results were compared with braced tube structures and diagrid structures. Seismic upgrading of the existing walls and prediction of inelastic response of the walls with the openings were studied by Kakolvand and Motamedi (2012). Finite elements modeling of existing unreinforced concrete block walls were carried out for the study for evaluation of the proposed retrofit solutions used in practice.

Though a considerable amount of research has been done in water tank residual life assessment, health monitoring and structural reliability, researchers have not been paid much attention, for combined analysis of condition assessment and advanced method of retrofitting of water tank, considering the modified parameter of the Indian seismic code. The accuracy of the data about its condition and the complexity of structure make the problem more complicated. Further, a huge societal and financial impact for a decision on choosing immediate repair measures or replacement of most deficient water tank among many tanks, but still it follows a personal judgment. Till date, no systematic approach and methodology have been developed for prioritization or ranking, so that structural engineers or the decision makers have been facing problems. For better management and decision-making, a systematic procedure has been presented in this paper to facilitate advanced seismic retrofitting and condition assessment of the existing water tank. The methodology presented in this paper through a case study would help structural engineers and decision-makers to determine water tanks requiring repair, for proper utilization of public money as well as for a decreased number of catastrophic failures.

Reinforcement corrosion

Collapse does not necessarily signify structural collapse only. Corrosion in concrete reinforcement is also a major contributory factor for early deterioration, leading to structural collapse. Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a serious problem from the point of persuasion of both safety and economy. There is a clear-cut need, from both the field of research in reinforcement corrosion in concrete construction and industrial requirement. Precise calculation of structural damage can assist civil engineers in achieving a structural safety and cost-effective approach to corrosion-affected concrete structures. Concrete provides corrosion resistance to the steel chemically due to its high pH and physically working as a barrier. However, reinforcing steel does corrode. The two main usual causes are a general breakdown of passivity due to the neutralization of the concrete by a reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide and localized breakdown of the passive film on the steel by chloride ions. Therefore, it is indispensable to have authentic measurement techniques to assess the corrosion condition of the steel bars in the reinforcing concrete. Corrosion represents the full extent of the damage, or they may point to problems of more significant magnitude. The corrosion mechanism is complex, involving chemical, electrochemical, and physical operations. The parameters that impact corrosion progression is concrete cover thickness, quality of concrete, environmental conditions, pH value, chloride level in concrete, the presence of cracks, etc. (Poursaee et al. 2010; Nayak and Thakare 2017a, b; Sohail et al. 2015).

Retrofitting and repairs

When the structures get old and not constructed properly considering proper loads, they start showing the need for strengthening and retrofitting to enhance their strength and life. Among all the natural disasters, earthquakes, being the most destructive and affecting structures, have also created a need to raise the current safety levels in structures. As per the recommendations of the prevalent codes, several existing structures were analyzed, designed and detailed. Such structures regularly may not meet the present seismic requirements and, consequently, strengthening and retrofitting of these structures are essential (Nayak and Thakare 2016). To make existing weak structures safe against future natural forces and possible earthquakes, retrofitting is one of the best options. For retrofitting strategy, many other factors are considered for decision-making and few have been listed below.

  • When the structures are analyzed and designed for gravity loads only.

  • When codes of practice, standards, and seismic zone map are not revised timely.

  • When structure does not fulfill current design requirement as per seismic code due to the change in loading.

  • When in the case of structure and material deterioration, the resistance level of the structure decreases and it will not be able to carry the present-day load requirements.

  • When constructed with a lack of understanding by the engineer, inappropriate planning and lousy quality of construction.

There are many retrofitting methods available, such as adding a new shear wall, infill wall, wing wall, buttresses, jacketing, strengthening by the steel plate bonding method, casing, and propping up bracing. Apart from these, new technologies, and materials from research work have also been developed. Based on the response control to increase the strength such as tuned mass, tuned liquid dampers, viscoelastic dampers, friction dampers, lead extrusion dampers, and base isolation FRP wrapping etc. The primary purpose of retrofitting is to increase the stiffness of structure by strengthening it by an economic retrofitting method with respect to its previous condition (Kumar 2016; Banu et al. 2012; Fayyadh et al. 2011; Vesmawala and Kodag 2017).

Methodology

The methodology of this research work is divided into two subparts, i.e., condition ranking using DER rating after various corrosion investigations and seismic analysis method for analysis of the water tank after and before retrofitting.

Corrosion investigation methods

To evaluate the condition index of the structure, corrosion assessment of the water tank is carried out. For corrosion investigation, different NDT methods are used such as a half-cell potential, cover depth measure, and surface hardness. The details of these methods are discussed below.


Half-cell potentiometer test


Reinforcement corrosion is an electrochemical process. Half-cell potential is used to evaluate the presence of corrosion and potential vulnerability of element surface area to corrosion. The corrosion activity was found out due to the process of oxidation using the potential developed at the electrode of a half-cell. In an electrochemical cell, the overall potential is the total potential calculated from the potentials of two half cells. The higher the potential, the greater is the risk of corrosion occurrence. Interpretation of test results as per ASTM C876 has outlined the following probability levels for steel corrosion against measures of copper/copper sulfate half-cell potentials, as shown in Table 1 (ASTM C876-91 1999).

Table 1 Interpretation of results
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Profometer


To improve the durability of the concrete structure and to prevent corrosion, the minimum cover to reinforcement is necessary. To compute the actual strength of concrete structures, cover to reinforcement, the grade of concrete and number of reinforcing bars are required. It is becoming challenging in old structures if detailed drawings are not available. The interpretation of the result obtained from the rebar locator is given in Table 2.

Table 2 Interpretation of profometer readings
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Surface hardness


The test is conducted to assess the condition of cover concrete and to identify any delamination. Locations having very low rebound numbers will be distinguished as corrosion-prone locations. The interpolation of the result is given in Table 3 (IS 13311 1992).

Table 3 Comparative hardness of the cover zone
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Condition rankings/condition index (CI)


It is a numerical index of damage level of the element and the whole structure, based on in situ tests and visual observation of the intensity and extent of damage and judging the urgency of repair. The assessment is based on physical deterioration as determined by measurable distress. The CI is represented by a quantitative ranking between 0 and 100, with 0 being the worst condition and 100 being the best condition (Greimnn et al. 1990; Wankhade and Landage 2013). The CI scales were used to convert the physical state of the structure into quantitative values, as shown in Table 4.

Table 4 Condition index scale
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Non-destructive evaluation by DER rating


Based on the result obtained from the NDT testing, the structural adequateness is computed using the CI. The formula for CI is grounded in a point deduction system and weight average method. The CI of each inspection component can be found out first. Then the CI of each item is deducted from a perfect score of 100 to find out the overall deficiencies score point of the water tank. In the current approach, an evaluation method can be evolved by separating water tank deterioration into D (degree of defect), E (extent of defect) and R (relevance of defect). The DER rating is based on a point system from 0 (no defect) to 4 (most severe). A combination field and visual inspection are employed for calculating the ‘D’, ‘E’, and ‘R’ values. The values of E and R are calculated from visual inspection as per Table 5. The value of Dmax is calculated from the maximum value of D from corrosion test, rebar locater test, and rebound hammer test from Tables 6, 7 and 8, respectively. Each of these parameters is combined with the prioritization module to define a priority ranking of water tanks demanding repair. Based on inspection results of all items, the CI of the water tank is worked out using Eq. (1) (Wankhade and Landage 2013):

$${\text{CI}} = \frac{{\sum\nolimits_{i = 1}^{n} {I_{{{\text{c}}_{i} }} \times w_{i} } }}{{\sum\nolimits_{i = 1}^{n} {w_{i} } }},\quad {\text{where}}\;\sum\limits_{i = 1}^{n} {w_{i} = 100} ,$$
(1)

where, Wi, is the weighting of the water tank components. (Assume that the total weight of an all component group value is 10, 100, 1000—so on, it is not unique), in which ‘n’ is the number of relevant inspection items and \(I_{{{\text{c}}_{i} }}\) is the condition index of each component calculated as in Eq. (2) (Wankhade and Landage 2013):

$$I_{{{\text{c}}_{i} }} = 100 - 100 \times \frac{{\left[ {\hbox{max} \left( D \right) + E} \right] \times R^{a} }}{{\left( {4 + 4} \right) \times 4^{a} }}.$$
(2)
Table 5 DER rating scale for visual inspection
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Table 6 D value rating for corrosion test
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Table 7 D value rating for cover depth meter test
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Table 8 D value rating for rebound hammer test
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The value of ‘a’ can be determined by the importance of the water tanks (generally the value of ‘a’ ranges from 1 to 2).

Seismic analysis methods

ESR is considered a vital lifeline structure in the many areas in India. During and after strong earthquakes, serviceability functioning is a crucial concern. During an earthquake episode, the collapse of these structures may cause several hazards to the health of citizens. ESR did not show good seismic performance; hence, remarkable damages have been observed during past earthquakes. For calculating seismic design force for a particular region or country, seismic codes are unique. In India IS (India standard) 1893-2016 is the main code for seismic analysis. The codes recommend the three methods of analysis name as equivalent static analysis, dynamic analysis: (a) response spectrum analysis, (b) time history analysis, pushover analysis respectively (IS 1893: 2002, 2016).


Model provisions


After the Chilean earthquake of 1960, two mass–spring models were proposed to distinguish the basic dynamic properties of the elevated tank. The dynamic motion of the tank can be divided into two parts, viz convective and impulsive when the pressure is generated within the fluid. Horizontal acceleration developed on the tank wall and liquid when the tank was subjected to horizontal earthquake ground motion when containing a liquid with a free surface (Housner 1963).

Lower region liquid mass, i.e., impulsive mass (mi), is rigidly attached to the tank wall. The upper region liquid, i.e., convective mass (mc), is attached to the tank wall by the spring having stiffness (Kc) in the spring–mass model. Instead of the spring–mass model, elevated tanks are considered as two-mass model systems with two degrees of freedom because two-mass model idealization is nearer to actuality. Figure 1 shows a two-mass model of an elevated water tank. The response can be obtained using elementary structural dynamics for two degrees of freedom systems. However, it is observed that both the time periods are well separated in most of the cases. Hence, two uncoupled single degrees of freedom system can be used for two mass idealizations. The stiffness (ks) and mass (ms) is lateral stiffness of the staging and structural mass of an elevated tank respectively. Structural mass (ms) includes one-third mass of staging and the container mass acts as a lateral spring.

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Spring mass model and two mass idealizations for elevated tank

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Time history analysis


The overall seismic performance evaluation of a structure must be based on its as-built information, type of structure, location of the structure, orientation, material strength, etc. Generally, four different procedures, such as the linear static, the linear dynamic, the nonlinear static and the nonlinear dynamic procedures, are available for the seismic evaluation of existing structures. The results of linear static analyses are used to design the structures. The linear dynamic analysis provides the idea regarding the natural period and mode shapes of the structures. Nonlinear static, i.e., pushover analysis, gives the estimation of the capacity of the structure. The capacity of the structure is dependent solely on the capacity of its members. Hence, truly speaking, the distribution of the loading on the structure should not affect the results of pushover analysis. The effect of mass distribution along the height of the structure will affect the dynamic response of the structure. In this respect, nonlinear time history analysis is capable of showing the differences in the behavior of the frames. This research work presents the comparison of dynamic seismic response of the water tank and staging frames by linear time history analyses, for a set of selected ground motion records.


Uttarkashi earthquake


The first of the major earthquakes to strike the Indian subcontinent in the 1990s, the quake-devastated Garhwal, especially Uttarkashi, Tehri, and Chamoli districts on Dusshera night occurred at 02:53:16 October 20, 1991, local time with a moment magnitude of 6.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The northeast of the Uttarkashi region of the Higher Himalaya is the epicenter of the destructive earthquake. Table 9 summarizes the earthquake data. The magnitude of the earthquake was assigned as 6.1 by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) based on body wave data. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) assigned a surface wave magnitude of 7.1. There was confusion about the epicenter of the earthquake, with preliminary estimates by IMD indicating its location close to Almora, about 170 km from Uttarkashi (Nayak and Thakare 2017a, b).

Table 9 Selected ground motions
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Retrofit measures for ESR

The primary purpose of retrofitting is to increase the stiffness and reduce the seismic demand of the structure with respect to its previous condition. In this research work, retrofitting techniques used are diagonal braces as a retrofitting system, FRP as a newly emerging material, and damper as technology.

In this seismic retrofit method, diagonal braces are installed on ESR to be retrofitted to absorb earthquake energy input to the ERS and thereby enhance its seismic performance. Figure 2a shows the SAP 2000 model with the addition of the diagonal braces. The material properties of bracing are the size of bracing 0.2 m × 0.6 m and stiffness of bracing 100 kN/mm, with 5% damping as tension and compression member. Figure 2b shows that the configuration of a damper improves the seismic resistance performance of the existing ESR by giving damping. The damper properties are stiffness 200 kN/mm, 5% of critical damping (damper properties are worked out for targeted displacement or permissible displacement or to control the displacement), damping coefficient 200 and damping exponent 1. Wrapping around the surfaces of concrete structures increases the durability and the ductility of the structural members. Figure 2c shows the SAP 2000 model retrofitted with FRP. The material properties of FRP are specific gravity 1.75 g/cm3, tensile strength 3100 N/mm2, and modulus of elasticity 220,000 N/mm2.

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Modeling of water tank with different retrofitting techniques

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Results and discussions

A guideline for identifying the primary causes of deterioration in the district of Pune and a guideline for the selection of suitable condition assessment of reinforced concrete ESRs by using various NDT and strengthening by different retrofitting methods were proposed.


Case study of ESR


The following are the details of the water tank located in Baramati. The salient features are given in Table 10 and the overall view in Fig. 3.

Table 10 Salient features of ESR
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Examined structure

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Corrosion investigation results

To evaluate the corrosion status in the RCC ESR, a study on the assessment of corrosion-affected structure of concrete water tanks was carried out.


Visual observation


The degree of corrosion can be inspected visually by the human eye without any accompanying aids. Figure 4 shows some damages in the water tank and some observations are listed below after visual inspection. Blackish patches were seen on the dome periphery, corrosion damage of ring beam on the inner side of the ESR, and bottom the reinforcement of bracings exposed and corroded.

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Corrosion damage on ring beam inner side

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A detailed visual inspection was carried out on almost all assessable location, including several visually damaged members. Cracks developed on column and braces of water tank were up to 15 cm in length and 2–3 mm in width. Cracks were observed in the top dome, and the talk wall was of 1.0 cm length and 1 mm width. The maximum portion of rebars of the tank has been exposed and also corroded.


Half-cell potentiometer test


Half-cell potential testing was carried out at representative locations on braces, column, and container of ESR. For this test, exposed reinforcement bars were either located or sometimes chiseled out to provide connectivity to the instrument. The surface was cleared of any dust and deposition. Tests were conducted in a grid of 150 × 150 mm using the procedure mentioned in ASTM 876. From Figs. 5 and 6, the average potential difference is in the range of − 240 mV and − 250 mV for column C5 and beam B2, respectively.

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Corrosion mapping of column C5

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Corrosion mapping of beam B2

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Profometer


Testing was carried out at representative locations on brace, column, and container of ESR. Results obtained in the test are as follows. Figures 7 and 8 show the details of reinforcement of column C5 and beam B2, respectively.

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Details of reinforcement in column C5

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Details of reinforcement in beam B2

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Tables 11 and 12 show the various parameters, statistic and measured cover for column C5 and beam B2, respectively. The concrete cover along the X-direction was 37.6 mm and along Y-direction 37.5 mm for column C5. A number of bars were measured in column C5, five in the X-direction and four in the Y-direction. The profometer rebar locator test on beam B2 gives an average concrete cover along X-direction 55.5 mm and along Y-direction 47.0 mm. The number of bars measured in beam B2 of ESRs was two in the X-direction and two in the Y-direction.

Table 11 Parameters and results of profometer for column C5
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Table 12 Parameters and results of profometer for beam B2
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Surface hardness

To calculate the compressive strength of the water tank at the site, rebound hammer test was performed. The test points included specific points on the columns, beam’s top dome and container, and the results are interpreted as per Table 13.

Table 13 Results of rebound hammer
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Analysis of condition index

Condition index is determined by NDT evaluation by DER Rating approach of all the component/element of the water tank.

  • Design strength of concrete pd = 25 N/mm2.

  • Design concrete cover for columns Dc = 50 mm.

  • Design concrete cover for brace beams Dc = 50 mm.

  • Design concrete cover for tank container, top dome, and staircase Dc = 25 mm.

  • Parameter ‘a’ is related to the importance of water tank = 2.

  • Number of components of water tank n = 15.

Condition ranking/condition index for column C5 (\(I_{{{\text{c}}_{1} }}\)).

  • Value of ‘E’ and ‘R’ from visual inspection using Table 5 is E = 3 and R = 4.

  • Average potential difference measured by half-cell potential Ve = − 240 mV, from Table 6, D = 1.

  • Average cover measured by rebar locator Dt = 37.6 mm, then from Table 7, D = 1.

  • Rebound hammer value measured by rebound hammer test pt = 17 N/mm2 from Table 8, D = 4.

From the above three value of ‘D’ then Dmax = 4, using Eq. (2):

$$I_{{{\text{c}}_{1} }} = 100 - 100 \times \frac{{\left[ {\left( 4 \right) + 3} \right] \times 4^{2} }}{{\left( {4 + 4} \right) \times 4^{2} }} = 12.5.$$

Condition index for bracing beam B2 (\(I_{{{\text{c}}_{5} }}\))

Value of ‘E’ and ‘R’ from Table 5, E = 4 and R = 4.

  • Average potential difference measured by half-cell potential Ve = − 250 mV from Table 6, D = 1.

  • Average cover measured by rebar locator Dt = 55 mm from Table 7, D = 2.

  • Rebound hammer value measured by rebound hammer test pt 10.8 N/mm2, from Table 8, D = 4

From the above three values of ‘D’, Dmax = 4 using Eq. (2):

$$I_{{{\text{c}}_{5} }} = 0.$$

Similarly, all other components of the water tank are calculated. Finally, using Eq. (1) the CI of water tank is

$$\begin{aligned} {\text{CI}} & = \frac{{\sum\nolimits_{i = 1}^{n} {I_{{{\text{c}}_{i} }} \times w_{i} } }}{{\sum\nolimits_{i = 1}^{n} {w_{i} } }},\quad {\text{where}}\;\;\sum\limits_{i = 1}^{n} {w_{i} = 100} , \\ & = \frac{100 + 406.24 + 406.24 + 100 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 75 + 100 + 0 + 0 + 75 + 0 + 355.46 + 253.9}{8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 5}. \\ {\text{CI}} & = 18.71. \\ \end{aligned}$$

From Table 4, the condition index scales CI = 18.71 between CI = 10–24, which implies that the condition of the water tank is very poor, extensive deterioration has occurred, and the water tank is barely functional. As per condition index recommendation, rehabilitation or reconstruction is required to meet up the present-day requirement.

Seismic analysis and retrofitting results

Most of the water tanks were designed based on IS “Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures 1893”, but after the occurrence of an earthquake in Gujarat (Bhuj, 26 Jan 2001) the IS code was revised by IS 1893-2002, and again revised by a new 1893-2016. Even if the codes were provided with the same type of structure, their seismic response could be quite different, which may result in a different level of residual ductility. For the safety of the existing water tank in India, the seismic analysis should be checked as per revised code IS 1893-2016 for the present-day requirement.

Drift ratio of ESR

From Fig. 9 of drift ratio of ESR, considering five different cases, it can be said that the drift ratio of the water tank is maximum as per IS code as compared to other retrofitting cases. The lowest drift was observed for the bracing system.

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Comparison drift ratio of ESR

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The value of story drift is reduced 9.50%, 30.01%, 39.06%, and 44.45% by the provision of IS 1893-2016, for FRP, damper and bracing, respectively, as compared to IS 1893-2002.

Based on the results obtained from NDT the CI scales = 18.71, the condition of the water tank is inferior, with extensive deterioration, and hardly functional. On the other hand, in seismic analysis, the value of story drift exceeds the limit given by IS (IS 456 2000). To maintain the given structure and to resist seismic force, retrofitting of the given structure is necessary. The water tank was retrofitted with different retrofitting techniques discussed above to maintain functionality.

Base shear of ESR

A graph is plotted taking analysis type as abscissa and base shear as ordinate for the different types of analyses.

From Fig. 10, it can be said that the value of the base shear was increased by 11.66%, 25.67%, 60.86%, and 78.88% by the provision of IS 1893-2016, for FRP, damper and bracing, respectively, as compared to IS 1893-2002.

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Comparison of base shear

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Time period of ESR

Any assumed deflection profile can be built up by a combination of modal shapes. It has been observed that the shape of higher mode for all cases is quite similar. However, the shape of the lower mode tends to differ more. It is observed in Fig. 11 that the time period for each successive mode decreases as the mode number increases.

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Comparison between time period vs mode number

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The time period decreased 31.57% for IS 1893-2016, 63.05% for FRP, 66.59% for damper, and 68.11% for bracing with respect to IS 1893-2002.

Displacement of ESR

Comparison of displacement was carried out to check the performance of the structure from consideration of serviceability.

From Fig. 12, it can be said that the displacement of the water tank was reduced 21.33%, 84.89%, 88.28%, and 92.89.45% by the provision of IS 1893-2016, for FRP, damper and bracing, respectively, as compared to IS 1893-2002.

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Comparison between displacement vs time period

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Velocity of ESR

A graph was plotted taking time as an abscissa and velocity as ordinate for the different types of cases. It was observed that the velocity was less in retrofitting cases than that of the IS code.

Figure 13 clearly shows that the velocity decreased 8.85% for IS1893-2016, 34.85% for FRP, 48.39% for damper, and 54.57% for bracing with respect to IS 1893-2002.

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Comparison between velocity vs time period

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Acceleration of ESR

A graph was plotted taking time as an abscissa and acceleration as ordinate for the different types of cases.

Figure 14, clearly shows that the acceleration increased 6.56% for IS 1893-2016, 13.63% for FRP, 69.19% for damper, and 78.78% for bracing with respect to IS 1893-2002.

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Comparison between acceleration vs time period

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Findings and conclusions

An earthquake is one of the most destructive cause recorded in India, resulting in death, devastation, and damage to infrastructure. Earthquakes cause significant damages in the cities of Bhuj, Koynanagar, Khandala port, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Morbi, etc. Every earthquake leaves a trail of misery by loss of life and destruction. However, it also provides a lesson to human society, particularly engineers and architects for improving designs and construction practices. Based on the research work carried on various aspects related to the development of systematic investigation metrology for condition ranking and strengthening by various retrofitting strategy for existing ESR, the significant findings and conclusions are as follows.

Findings

  1. 1.

    For systematic investigation, a condition ranking procedure based on AHP has been proposed. DER rating technique was used to find out the condition ranking of ESR at Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra (India).

  2. 2.

    The CI of ESR was found to be very poor, there was extensive deterioration, and the water tank was barely functional. Rehabilitation or reconstruction is required with safety evaluation.

  3. 3.

    In the seismic analysis, the value of story drift exceeds the limit given by IS 456-2000. Hence to maintain the given structure, resisting the seismic force retrofitting of the given structure is necessary.

  4. 4.

    The value of story drift was reduced 9.50%, 30.01%, 39.06%, and 44.45% by the provision of IS 1893-2016, for FRP, damper, and bracing, respectively, as compared to IS 1893-2002. The lowest drift was observed for the bracing system.

  5. 5.

    After retrofitting, the base shear was increased. The increase in base shear was more pronounced.

  6. 6.

    It has been observed that the time period of higher mode for all cases is quite similar. However, the time period of lower mode tends to differ more.

  7. 7.

    The displacement of water tank was reduced 21.33%, 84.89%, 88.28%, and 92.89.45% by the provision of IS 1893-2016, for FRP, damper, and bracing, respectively, as compared to IS 1893-2002. The maximum reduction in displacement was observed in the bracing system than all other cases.

  8. 8.

    The velocity was decreased 8.85% for IS 1893-2016, 34.85% for FRP, 48.39% for damper, and 54.57% for bracing with respect to IS 1893-2002.

  9. 9.

    After retrofitting, the acceleration was increased 6.56% for IS 1893-2016, 13.63% for FRP, 69.19% for damper ,and 78.78% for bracing with respect to IS 1893-2002.

Conclusions

  1. 1.

    From the case study, the DER rating based on the combination of field and visual inspection is found to be more effective to find out condition ranking of ESR without affecting the integrity of the structure.

  2. 2.

    The value of story drift increased the limit of IS. To maintain the given structure and to resist the seismic force, retrofitting of the given structure is necessary. From the analysis, the drift ratio of the water tank is maximum as per IS code as compared to other retrofitting cases.

  3. 3.

    It was also observed that time period for each successive mode decreases as the mode number increases.

  4. 4.

    Implementation of different retrofitting techniques results in a reduction in displacement. This reduction enables the structure to behave almost stiffly.

  5. 5.

    Different retrofitting techniques used in this study result in a decrease in velocity and increase in acceleration.

  6. 6.

    From a case study result of seismic retrofit for the existing elevated water tank, it was confirmed that a relatively simple seismic retrofit method is really effective to keep the tank functional after an earthquake.