This paper will enable the reader to appreciate the necessity of developing and adopting a performance based approach to reinforced concrete design. Such an approach would enable engineers to reliably and accurately control the durability of reinforced concrete structures. Building quality would improve and the maintenance and repair costs would be reduced. The eventual result would be greater client satisfaction.

Lateral forces induced on a structure due to seismic waves and wind forces, have given rise to the study of lateral load resisting elements such as braces, shear wall, dampers, etc. Below are the areas that this project intends to investigate and come up with a conclusive hypothesis. height of the building and the effects that lateral loads have on the height. Working loads which the multistorey frame must carry together with the appropriate load factors.