Abstract

Abstract: The increasing demand for telecommunication infrastructure has led to the widespread installation of rooftop towers on buildings. These structures, often located in earthquake-prone areas, impose additional dynamic loads on the building during seismic events. This paper provides a comprehensive review of studies analyzing the impact of rooftop telecommunication towers on buildings subjected to seismic forces. The key focus is on performance parameters such as storey drift, node displacement, shear force, and axial force. Insights into modeling techniques, material properties, and design considerations are also discussed, highlighting strategies to enhance structural resilience.