Seismic Analysis of Floating Column Building

Abstract

A column is an upright associate member which starts from ground level & transferring the various loads to foundation. Similarly, floating (hanging) column is also an upright component which (due to site situation / architectural appearance) at its bottom level (end) rests on a girder which is as we know a horizontal section. The girder or beam ultimately transmit the vertical loads to other upright components such as columns underneath it. There are numerous planned projects where the floating columns were accepted, chiefly over the ground and first floor, where transference beams are used, thus supplementary exposed space is obtainable in the ground level.