As known from very upsetting experiences adequately designed Elevated water tanks were heavily damaged or collapsed during earthquakes. Most of the damages observed during the seismic events arise due to causes like the lack of knowledge regarding the behavior of supporting system, improper selection and design of supporting system of elevated water tanks. This paper presents the study of seismic performance of the elevated water tanks for various seismic zones of India with variation in staging heights and different types of staging configurations. Total 27 combinations were analyzed using Response Spectrum Method (RSM) in finite element based software SAP2000 by considering two mass idealization systems. Tank responses including base shear, overturning moment and roof displacement have been observed with the aim of recommendation of best staging arrangement for different earthquake zones in India.
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