Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash & M50 grade concrete without Fly ash? Answer: AIM AND INTRODUCTION:  the aim of mix design is to decide the proportion of materials which will produce concrete of required properties. The mix proportion should be selected…

Sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra, and list down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction. Also, assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and accordingly calculate the individual corresponding loads from the members…

Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods. You need to use the Line tool to create the geometries. Where required you need to use the circle tool.Please read the drawings and find out the missing dimensions before working on the sketches. Note: Use the Imperial Template and the Decimal…

1.CROSS SECTION OF OF LOAD BEARING WALL OVER A SPREAD FOOTING AIM: To draw cross section of wall over fotting. PROCEDURE: Firstly draw the refrence lines by using the commands XL↵ H↵ and XL↵ V↵. then by using the offset command draw the horizontal offsets with respect to their distances.…

AIM: TO DRAW THE GIVEN SKETCHES IN AUTOCAD. INTRODUCTION: Autocad offers various tools like Rotate, Chamfer, Fillet, Move, Offset etc. to use sketching process. DRAWING-1 PROCEDURE: Open new file and set decimal and prrecision to 0.00 command line: from random point draw 3.00m line and @2.12<45, @2.83<135 them 2.00m…

1. Residence Plan: Sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure 1. Consider all dimensions as reference to sketch the unit plan. Also the text in the layout are only for reference. Assume the missing dimensions. Also, refer the schedule for size of the doors.   AIM: To draw the given residential plan with…

1. AIM: To Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Note: Create a column schedule with the help of lines. Also, insert text with the help of Dtext command or Single Line text. Hint: Use font name: romans.shx; Height: 8”, Justify: Left PROCEDURE: In the command prompt type line to create tables. In the command…

1. Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in the Figure below. After sketching, you need to provide the dimensions and text with the use of layers. Use proper text styles and dimension methods to document it. Also, assume dimensions, wherever needed. Note: All dimensions are in mm. Answer: AIM:  To…

1. Create the Plan and Sections as shown in the Figures. Use proper dimension techniques and dimension styles to document the project. Assume the sizes of the doors and windows as per construction standards. Refer to sections for stair details if required. ANSWER: AIM: To draw plan, elevation and section of the house in…

Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: a. Plot Size: 60’x20’(18.3m x6m)  b. Orientation- Facing East    c. Develop the following: 1. Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) 2. Structural Drawing (Column, Bean, Footing Plan) ANSWER:…

AIM: To create template,inserting text and attributes. doors of warehouse and placing it in blocks. electrical legends and making it blocks. different types of doors for residential project. drawing bars, making it as block and making it as a table as bar bending schedule. commands used: block. insert. attributes. feild.…

  1)Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown. Also, use blocks wherever required. Provide appropriate dimensions in the plan. Assume the size of doors, appliances and others as per the standards. ANSWER: AIM: To Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown.…

1. 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. Use the MV command to create the viewport of the size as shown in Figure. Also, use ATTEDIT command to edit the information in the title block. Use A1 size for the layout.…

AIM: To create 3d model and view of: furniture element. isolated footing. AASTHO type grider. Drop column with panel A wall Command used: extrude offset UCS box union subtract move 3d orbit loft sweep cone region boundary PROCEDURE: Open the AUTOCAD, click on workspace switching and change it to 3d modelling and click…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. AIM: To Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation. INTRODUCTION: An isometeric drawing is a 3D repersentation of an object, room, building or design on a 2D surface. One of the defining characterstics of an isometeric…

Project-2 AIM OF THE PROJECT: Creating a 3D rendered model for a residential building in autocad. INTRODUCTION: Commands used for drawing the 3D rendered view of building are follows. EXTRUDE: Location : draw > modelling > extrude This Autocad 3D exctrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding…

INTRODUCTION TO REVIT CONCEPTS   introduction: Revit is a Building information modellin software for architects, landscape architects, structural enginnering, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineers, designers and contractors. Revit supports a multidiscipline design process for collaborative design. its…

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. ANSWER: BIM is an acronym for building information modelling or building information mangement. It is a highly collaborative process that allows architects, engineers, real estate developers contractors, manufactures and others construction…

Creating Walls, Partition walls and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT Introduction: The revit platform for building information modelling is a design and documentation systems that supports the design, drawings and schedules required for building project. Bim delivers informationa baout  project desgn, scope,…

3D Creation of Celing, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT INTRODUTION; Inorder to create the ceiling and roof for a building using revit software following steps can be followed; Ceilling: open revit software--> architecture…

Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project 1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? Answer: The National Building Code(NBC) is a document that provides gudelines for construction of structures like residential, Merchantile, Institutional,…

Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT Introduction: Revit provides several different ways  to collabrate with the team members who are using the software. -Several multiple model can be linked together, allowing team members to work in a context.-Through work sharinng, user on same Local Area Network(LAN) can work together…

Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT Introduction: revit enables the project to be completed in a combined effort. structural engineers that are using revit and are working with architects using revit architecture can directly link to the architecture model.Linking a revit architecture…

Structural analysis of a buidling using Robot Structural Analysis       1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings ANSWER: HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and Airconditioning: It is a techonology of indoor environmental comfort.Its goals to provvide thermal comfort…

  Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT INTRODUTION: Schedules: A schedule is a tabular display of information, exctracted from the properties of the elements  in a project. A schedule can list every instance of the type of elements you are scheduling, or it can collapse multiple instances onto…

Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo Introduction: Dynamo is an open source visual programming language for revit, written by designers and construction professionals. Its a programming language  that allows you to type lines of code; While also creating…

Usage of Navigation tool , Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork Introduction: Naviswork is a 3D design review package for microsoft windows.It is used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages such as autodesk Revit, Autocad etc.. Naviswork allows user to open and combine 3D models;…

Identification of Cracks Question 1:What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate   a)  Observations: Concrete crushed and the reinforcement is exposed. Concrete spalled beyond the reinforcement which may be a sign of rupture. Beam top portion looks…

Calculation of Stiffness in Structural elements   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: In this question the Stifness matrix is determined using stifness…

Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom Question 1: A five storey structure with 5 translational DOF is shown here. Each storey has mass ‘m’. The eigenvalue problem has been solved and the 5 periods of vibration Tn and their corresponding mode shapes, φn has been derived. Given: The fundamental…

Question 1: Comment on the layout of the framing plan concerning earthquake resistance in the two horizontal directions X or Y (dots are columns, lines depict beams). Look into aspects of symmetry, redundancy and bi-directional stiffness and ductility. ANSWER: The above figure explains the layout of framing plan which…

Conceptual design of a building with columns and shear walls Question 1:The building shown, 20 × 35 m in plan, has columns on a 5 × 5 m grid and shear walls (with dimensions shown in m, 250 mm in thickness) in three alternative arrangements, (a), (b), (c), all with the same total cross-sectional area of the…

Challenge 6 – ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building Model a 25 storey building on ETABS with structural properties as specified below. 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. Structural Element Sizes …

 Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces AIM: To done the modelling part for tye Buildings of A to K as per given details in the question and the figure show in below. To carry out the all compartive studies  of these buildings for sesmic forces. INRODUCTION: Each building has different…

Challenge 7 – Detailed design of concrete buildings -1 Detail design of beams in Etabs 2018.The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment ResistingFrame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams in the 1st floor.         1)…

Reinforcement detailing of Columns from ETABS output AIM: To Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment Resisting Frame for the ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided . The following challenge deals specifically with two columns at the following grid intersections. 3A 3B Provide details of longitudinal reinforcement…

Analysis & Design of RCC shear walls in the model using ETABS: ANSWER:   AIM: To Run the analysis and design the RCC shear walls (show in the etabs model). The following challenge deals specifically with the shear wall of size 300x1500 at grid A-11 in the structural model. Extract values of longitudinal steel…

Structural Modelling using Etabs 2018 ANSWER: AIM: To the architectural drawings for a G+7 residential building in zone 5 has been provided. The floor plan is the same for all 7 floor levels. Possible column positions have also been provided. Conceptualize a framing plan layout and then model the building in Etabs. The…

Design of Shallow Foundation (Isolated Footings) QUESTION: Design a square footing for a column size of 400x400. The compression axial load for the load combination of (1.5 DL + 1.5 LL) is 2000 KN. The safe soil bearing capacity is 150 KN/m2 at a depth of 2 metres below E.G.L. Participants are free to go for either a tapered…

Foundation Design using SAFE QUESTION: 1. Model the isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyze and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations. 2. A column of size 600x600 carrying an unfactored gravity load (DL+LL) of 1175 KN is to be supported on pile cap, which ultimately…

Design & Analysis of a Hostel building at Guwahati, Assam QUESTION: In this project, participants will get to experience the entire design process from modelling, analysis, design, and preparation of construction drawings. The architectural drawings of a G+3 RCC building is provided. The following information on the…