Abstract: - Conventional Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) framed structures are commonly used in construction. But they take more time, require more labour, and use more materials. Because of this, the overall project time and cost become high. To reduce these problems, modern construction methods like MIVAN technology (aluminium formwork system) are now used in large projects. In this study, a comparison is made between conventional RCC framed construction and the MIVAN structural system. The work includes building planning, load calculation, structural modeling, analysis, and design of a multi-storey building using AutoCAD and STAAD.Pro software. All structural parts such as slab, beam, column, wall, and foundation are designed using the Limit State Method as per IS 456:2000 and other Indian Standard codes. The structure is analyzed under different loads like dead load, live load, and wind load. From this analysis, results such as bending moment, shear force, axial load, and deflection are obtained. Based on these results, the design of all structural elements is done and compared for both systems. The study shows that the MIVAN system gives better stiffness, proper load distribution, less deflection, and improved earthquake performance because of monolithic construction and RCC shear walls. It also provides faster construction, good surface finish, and requires less labour. However, the initial cost of MIVAN technology is higher than conventional construction, but it becomes cost-effective for large and repeated projects like mass housing. On the other hand, conventional RCC framed structures give more flexibility in design and are suitable for small projects. But they take more time and are more complex due to beams and columns.
Wadibhasme et al. (Thu,) studied this question.