We will start the session with a short introduction to IS 16700, the Indian standard code that provides guidelines for the design and construction of tall buildings. The discussion will highlight the importance of the fundamental natural period a key parameter that influences the dynamic response of tall structures under seismic and wind loads and its critical role in ensuring safety and stability in tall building design.

The session will also cover the history and development of the empirical formula adopted in the code and discuss approaches to refine these formulas for enhanced accuracy and structural safety.