This is an unedited manuscript accepted for publication and provided as an Article in Press for early access at the author’s request. The article will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and galley proof review before final publication. Please be aware that errors may be identified during production that could affect the content. All legal disclaimers of the journal apply.
Journal Menu
By: Pratibha Namdev Khillare and Prof. Satish S Manal.
1-PG M.Tech, Student
2-Assistant Professor
The increasing demand for high-rise reinforced concrete (RCC) buildings in urban regions has made wind-load assessment an important aspect of structural design. In tall buildings, wind-induced lateral forces significantly affect serviceability performance, structural stability, and occupant comfort. Recent advancements in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and finite element–based structural analysis have improved the efficiency, accuracy, and interoperability of structural design workflows. The present study investigates the comparative wind response of a G+29 RCC residential building located in Indian Wind Zones III, IV, and V.A three-dimensional BIM model of the building was developed using Autodesk Revit, while finite element analysis was performed using Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis .The building considered in this study has a regular rectangular plan configuration of 15 m × 23 m and a total structural height of 90 m. To ensure reliable comparative evaluation, identical geometry, material properties, member dimensions, and loading conditions were maintained for all wind zones. Wind loads were applied in accordance with IS 875 (Part 3):2015 whereas dead loads and imposed loads were considered as per IS 875 (Part 1):1987 and IS 875 (Part 2):1987 respectively The structural response was evaluated using important serviceability parameters such as maximum storey displacement, average floor slab displacement, storey drift, and relative storey stiffness The analytical results revealed that lateral displacement and drift increased progressively with increasing wind intensity from Zone III to Zone V. The maximum top-storey displacement increased from 100.803 mm in Zone III to 115.595 mm in Zone IV and 152.931 mm in Zone V, representing increases of approximately 14.67% and 51.71% respectively. Similarly, higher storey drift values were observed in Zone V, indicating greater lateral flexibility under severe wind conditions. The study also showed that intermediate and upper storeys are more sensitive to wind-induced deformation The integrated BIM–FEM workflow adopted in this study proved effective in reducing modelling inconsistencies and improving analytical reliability for high-rise wind analysis]. The findings of this research can assist structural engineers in understanding the influence of wind-zone variation on tall RCC buildings and support serviceability-oriented preliminary design decisions.
Citation:
Refrences:
[1] Galant, Fidel Lozano. “Automatic Calibration of Structural Damage in Building Information Modeling Models with Robotic Process Automation.” Engineering, Available online 6 April 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2026.04.001
[2] Singh, Tandeep. “Advancing Smart Construction Through BIM-Enabled Automation in Reinforced Concrete Slab Design.” Buildings, 15(3), 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15030343
[3] Taher, A.A. BIM Software Capability and Interoperability Analysis; An Analytical Approach Toward Structural Usage of BIM Software (S-BIM). Master’s Thesis, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, 2016.
[4] Mazarakou, P., & Papalou, A. “Effect of Structural Forms on Wind-Induced Response of Tall Buildings: A Finite Element Approach.” ENG, 6(6), 131, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/eng6060131
[5] Singh, N., & Verma, A. “Reducing Wind Load on Tall Buildings: A Review.” International Journal of Structural Design and Engineering, 6(1), 21–29, 2025.
https://www.civilengineeringjournals.com/ijsde/article/40/6-1-4-977.pdf
[6] Eissa, M., Elgendy, M., & Hassanein, M. “Performance of High-Rise Building Facades under Wind Loading.” Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.
[7] Sunaryati, J., et al. “Structural Analysis Due to Wind Speed as Static Loads on High-Rise Buildings.” E3S Web of Conferences, 2023.
https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/abs/2023/101/e3sconf_icdmm2023_15009
[8] Kim, S. K., & Lee, K. S. “Wind Pressure Distributions on Building Models with Various Plan Shapes.” Wind and Structures, 7(2), 123–138, 2004. DOI: 10.12989/was.2004.7.2.123
[9] Abdelrazaq, K., & Kim, S. “Effects of Plan Shape on the Dynamic Response of Tall Buildings under Wind Loads.” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, 17(6), 1201–1221, 2008. DOI: 10.1002/tal.419
[10] Kawai, H. “Influence of Corner Modifications on Flow and Wind Forces Acting on Tall Buildings.” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 89, 1961–1975, 2001. DOI: 10.1016/S0167-6105(01)00067-2
[11] Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ). Guidebook for Practical Applications of CFD in Wind Engineering. AIJ Publications, 2023.
[12] Santos, M. S., & Sabino, E. H. “Interoperability between Autodesk Revit and Robot Structural Analysis for Structural Optimization.” Journal of Building Engineering, 45, 103520, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103520
[13] Singh, H., & Kumar, R. “BIM-Based Structural Analysis and Modelling Using Revit and Robot Structural Analysis.” International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 9(5), 245–252, 2020.
[14] Belsky, J., Sacks, R., & Venkatraman, C. “Implementing BIM for Structural Engineering Applications.” Automation in Construction, 15(6), 664–676, 2006. DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2006.02.002
[15] Mousa, M., & Elbeltagi, E. “Integrated BIM-Based Structural Analysis for High-Rise Buildings.” Applied Sciences, 11(21), 10240, 2021. DOI:10.3390/app112110240
[16] Chakre, Amrapali Achut. “Wind Load Performance Evaluation of High-Rise Buildings (G+27) with Different Plan Shapes Using BIM Software Autodesk Revit Plug-In with Robot Structural Software.” International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Volume 07, Issue 12, December 2025. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS86806
[17] IS 875 (Part 1):1987, Code of Practice for Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures – Dead Loads, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India, 1987.
[18] IS 875 (Part 2):1987, Code of Practice for Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures – Imposed Loads, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India, 1987.
[19] IS 875 (Part 3):2015, Code of Practice for Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures – Wind Loads, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India, 2015.