1) Data required:Grade designation: M35Type of cement: OPC 43 grade conforming to IS 8112Type of miniral admixture : Fly ashMaximum nominal size of aggregate: 20mmMaximum free water content ratio : 0.45Exposure type: Severe Minimum cement content: 320 kg/m^3Workability: 75mm slumpDegree of supervision : GoodMethod of concrete…

Aim :To construct a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and finding the dead and live load of the building. Procedure: The total residential plan consists of 1 living room,1 storage room, 1 bathroom,1dinning room and kitchen in ground floor  Whereas first floor consists of 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom and…

AIM: To create the given geometries by coordinate system methods using AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION: The geometries given in the challenge should be created using AutoCAD after finding the missing coordinates. The procedure and result should be written after creating geometry. P-1: i)Absolute Coordinate System Absolute Coordinate…

1. Aim: To create a cross-section of load-bearing wall overspread footing using AutoCAD. Procedure: Open AutoCAD. In the command prompt type QNEW Click on imperical template, advanced setup, decimal. In the command prompt type units. Type-decimal.precisionn-0.00, angle-decimal degree. In the command prompt type REC Specify…

1. Drafting various geometrics using chamfer and fillet in Autocad software AIM: To create a geometry COMMANDS: Line, circle PROCEDURE: 1. Create a line using command L and the coordinates are 0,0 and 3,0 2. Relative coordinates are 2.12-135 and other coordinate is @2.83-90 next is -2,0 then close 3. Create a circle now…

Aim: To draw the layout of a residence plan. Commands used: 1. XL-V OR XL-H. 2. Offset. 3. Fillet. 4. Extend. 5. Trim. Procedure: First create a new AutoCAD file with imperial settings. Make sure that in units the type is "Engineering (as the dimension is in feet and inches) and also set the precision. Set the limits with…

PROBLEM 1 : AIM- to Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Steps: Open Auto cad and enter UN (units command) in command box and select type as engineering and precision as 0'-0.000" Select line command and draw a line of 84' in X direction and a line of 21' in Y direction and complete bigger rectangle. Then select…

1) Aim : To draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe by using autocad. Procedure: step1: FRONT ELEVATION First set the limits as per required of drawing then set the units as mm Zoom > a Make a rectangle of 2800x2600mm Take the offset command and take 12mm offset at three sides of rectangle Take the offset of 488mm…

Aim : To create the floor plan and sections A-A and B-B as given in the figure using AutoCAD. Introduction : The assumed dimensions of doors and windows are : Main Door ( D ) = 1000mm X 2200mm Door ( D1 ) = 700mm X 2000mm Door 2 ( D2 ) = 900mm X 2000mm  Window 1 ( W1 ) = 1000mm X 1400mm  Window 2 ( W2 ) - 1300mm X 1400mm …

1.AIM : To draw the Floor Plan. Elevation and section of Residential Buildings using the various commands in Auto CAD.  PROCEDURE : To create a new drawing sheet. Type ,,UN' to set the units of current format of measure.( FEET and INCHES) Type LIMITS' to set the maximum dimension limits on the particular page. To draw…

1) Aim : To create the templates title block and need to save it as a block with names: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock, respectively. Introduction : To create the templates title block and need to save it as a block with names: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock, respectively. By using AutoCad. Procedure…

1. Aim: To create the layout of the kitchen and providing hatches to it using the autocad in detail. Introduction: kitchen layout is the most important part of designing your perfect kitchen. It's the layout that will determine how you cook, how you eat and how you socialise. So whether you're totally remodelling the kitchen,…

1. Aim : Create a layout of the Plan and Section A of the project in Challenges 7, using the template Tutorial mArch.dwt in a scale as given in the Figure. Introduction: The general commands used for drawing the building is as follows: 1. Line 2. Polygon 3. Rectangle 4. Circle 5. Erase 6. Copy 7. Trim 8. Mirror 9. Offset…

1. Aim: To draw the 3D wireframe model as shown in the figure Introduction: The 3Dwireframe model given is a furniture equipment in the house. The 3d wireframe model is drawn in different coordinate systems such as rectangular coordinate system, spherical coordinate system, relative coordinate system and cylindrical coordinate…

1. Aim : Creating 3D isometric view of the building with plan and elevation given Procedure : Under Drawing Units, select Archetectural (feet and inches) Now the lower limit is set to O', O' and upper limit to 50; 50' Type Z enter to zoom and A enter to all. Now in settings selecting 3D Modelling and visual style control…

Aim: To draw the 3D residential building and to create the rendered view Introduction: The general commands used for drawing the building is as follows: Line Polygon Rectangle Circle Erase Copy Trim Offset Extend Move Rotate Dimension Text Fillet Extrude 3D Rotate The dimensions : External and Internal wall-230mm thick…

1.Aim : Creating new Project from particular template and Naming it. Procedure : Open the Revit software From the left side menu from the models toolbar click new. Click on the template. Select the template depending on the type of project to be done (Architectural/Structural/Constuction) Click the New Project icon and…

1) BIM: BIM is an acronym for Building Information Modeling  It is a highly collaborative process that allows architects, engineers, real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers and other construction professionals to plan, design and construct a structure or building within one 3D model. Features of BIM : 1.Coordination…

1. Aim : To create a floor using floor tool in revit, apply appropriate material to it and provide thickness to it using the property browser in the residential unit which is created in week 2. Procedure : Double click on the Revit application icon and opens the app. Click on "Open" in the Home page. Open the saved "week…

1. Aim : Provide ceiling over the First Floor level. Procedure : Double click on the Revit application icon and opens the app. Click on "Open" in the Home page. Open the saved "week 3 project" file.   Creating Ceiling : From the Project Browser click and open the First-Floor plan view. Go to Architectural Tab. Click…

1. Answer The National Building Code (NBC) is a standardised set of rules to be followed by authorities and construction firms, to provide a healthy and safe living experience for all residents. The NBC of India, a comprehensive building Code, is a national instrument providing guidelines for regulating building construction…

1. Aim : To set the Project Base Point and Project Shared Coordinates of a Project. Procedure : Double click on the Revit application icon and opens the app. Click on "New" in the Home page. Select "Architectural Template from the Dialog box Select "Project" and then click on "OK". Go to "File" tab click on "Save as" option…

1. My project is to built the Multi-unit residential apartments from the given three options. 2. Assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modeling My building is constructed in the residential area Ambattur, Chennai. My building is constructed in the plain area(geographic) Infront of my…

1) Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below           a. Using 3D model create a section box           b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout         …

Question 1 : a) Mode of failure : Bearing failure of the beam This is the failure that occurred at the bearing of the beam where beam is connected to the column. This happened due to the disintegration of the beam and column connection where minimal cover would be provided. Due to this when load acts on the beam, the bottom…

Question 1: Compute lateral stiffness of the one story frame with an intermediate realistic stiffness of the beam. The system has 3 DOFs as shown. Assume L = 2h and Elb = Elc   Answer : Aim :  To compute lateral stiffness of the one story frame with an intermediate realistic stiffness of the beam. Steps…

Aim: To compute Ln , Mn and Tn for each of the five modes from the given equations To calculate the effective modal mass Mn* and the modal mass participating ratio for the 5 modes To obtain the base shear for each of the modes of vibration and combined base shear as per SRSS rule. Procedure: Step…

1.  Answer : The plan of the building looks symmetrical in both X and Y direction. There does not seem to be any kind of plan irregularity in the structural drawing. So it holds good symmetrical property. The horizontal seismic motion is a bi directional phenomenon and thus the building should br able to resist the…

1. Answer: A) Restraint of Floor Shrinkage: Case(A) Shear walls are placed symmetrically at the four corners of the layout. The walls in the corner will tightly hold the floor in position thus RC wall system possess good control of shrinkage Case(B) As the RC walls are provided in the center of the walls, this will…

1.Aim: To model a 25 storey building on ETABS with given structural properties. Extracting the model information from the analysis. Given: Ground floor or plinth floor level can be taken at a height of 1.5 metres from the base. Each of the successive 25 storeys has a storey height of 3 metres. Buildings are assumed to…

Aim: To model 10 different buildings on ETABS with given structural properties and names as provided in the below picture. To compare fundamental natural periods of buildings E & F as well as G & H and find why is there a marginal or significant difference in the fundamental natural periods. To Compare fundamental…

Aim: To run the analysis and design the RCC Moment ResistingFrame in G+4 building 3 span continuous beam along grid A 7 span continuous beam along grid 3 Procedure: Step 1: Open the given model and Check the model Once the model is checked, run the for the analysis Step 2: Check for Concrete Frame Design Preferences …

Aim: To analyse the given ETABS model and provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two given columns. 3A 3B Also calculation of shear reinforcement as per special confining reinforcement based on clause 8.1 of IS13920-2016 Procedure: Step 1: Open the given model and Check the model Once the model is checked,run…

Aim: To run the anlaysis and design the RCC Shear walls for the given ETABS model. To extract the values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing ratio from the design results. To provide the cross sectional steel arrangement of shear wall up to terrace with provisions of IS13920-2016…

1. Aim: To create a model of G+7 building using ETABS, given The architectural drawings for a G+7 residential building in zone 5. The structural model must comply with provisions of IS 1893 and IS 13920. To Run a modal response spectrum analysis and check analysis results of the etabs model. Introduction: ETABS is an engineering…

1) Given: Column size= 400x400 mm SBC=150 KN/mm2 Compression axial load=2000KN Fck=M25 Steps to design a square footing: Size of footing Net upward pressure Bending moment Depth of footing Reinsforcement One way and two way shear One way shear check: Two way shear check: Result: Using the given details the square footing…

1)Aim: To Analyze and designthe isolated footing from week 11 challenge on SAFE  To verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations. Procedure: Subgrade modulus = SBC X FOS/Settlement = 150x3/0.05 = 9000kn/m^3 Unfactored load = 2000/1.5 =1333.3 kn Dead load = 1333.3/2 = 666.7 kn Live load = 1333.3/2…

Aim: To design and analysis of G+3 hostel building in Etabs and Foundation in SAFE. Given: The walls will be made of AAC blocks. The buildings rests on type 3 soil. Piles of length 10 meters and 500 mm diameter with a load-carrying capacity of 280 KN is to be used.  The ground floor level will be at a height of 2…