Seismic Performance Evaluation of a Five Storey Cancer Hospital Building Using a Special Moment Resisting Frame System

Authors

  • Randy Setiawan Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia) Author
  • Nafis Dhaifullah Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia) Author
  • SY. M. Miqdad Al Qadrie Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia) Author
  • Tegar Setyanugraha Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia) Author
  • Janne Hillary National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64780/jeims.v2i1.14

Keywords:

Seismic Performance, Resisting Frame, Reinforced Concrete, Earthquake Resistant

Abstract

The development of specialized healthcare facilities is essential to improving access to cancer treatment, particularly in regions with limited oncology services. This study presents the structural design and seismic evaluation of a five-storey reinforced concrete cancer hospital building located in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The project aims to support the provision of safe and reliable healthcare infrastructure while ensuring compliance with national structural and seismic design standards.The structural planning was carried out using primary and secondary data obtained from the project site. The building is designed as a reinforced concrete system consisting of slabs, beams, and columns in accordance with the Indonesian concrete design code SNI 2847:2019. To address seismic demands, the structure adopts a Special Moment Resisting Frame (SMRF) system following the Indonesian seismic standard SNI 1726:2019. A three-dimensional structural model was developed using ETABS v18 software, and response spectrum analysis was applied to evaluate internal forces, inter-storey drift, and overall seismic behavior. The results indicate that the designed beam and column sections satisfy the cross-sectional and detailing requirements of the SMRF system. The strong-column weak-beam mechanism is consistently achieved, supporting ductile structural performance under seismic loading. Structural serviceability under design loads remains within permissible limits. In addition, the foundation system was designed based on cone penetration test data, demonstrating adequate bearing capacity and structural stability. This study provides a practical reference for the seismic-resistant design of hospital buildings in earthquake-prone regions and contributes to the development of resilient healthcare infrastructure in Indonesia.

Author Biographies

  • Randy Setiawan, Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia)

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Department of Engineering

  • Nafis Dhaifullah, Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia)

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Department of Engineering

  • SY. M. Miqdad Al Qadrie, Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia)

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Department of Engineering

  • Tegar Setyanugraha, Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (Indonesia)

    Civil Engineering Study Program, Department of Engineering

  • Janne Hillary, National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan)

    International Doctoral Program in Agricuture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Seismic Performance Evaluation of a Five Storey Cancer Hospital Building Using a Special Moment Resisting Frame System. (2026). Journal of Engineering Innovation and Management Science, 2(1), 18-36. https://doi.org/10.64780/jeims.v2i1.14