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Earthquakes are natural phenomena that generate intense ground motions, which can adversely impact structural systems. While mild tremors may not be perceptible to humans, stronger ones can cause serious structural damage. Shear walls are introduced in buildings to improve lateral stiffness, enhance ductility, minimise lateral displacements, and increase overall structural safety in seismic design. Controlling storey drift and lateral displacement is essential. Shear walls, which are vertical reinforced concrete (RC) elements extending from the foundation upwards, play a key role in resisting lateral seismic forces and limiting storey displacements. However, enclosing a building entirely with shear walls may negatively affect its architectural appearance. As a result, shear walls are typically positioned at selected locations, such as the sides or corners. In low-rise structures, bracing systems may be an option, but these are often unsuitable for taller buildings.