AIM To calculate the concrete mix design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash and M50 grade concrete without Fly ash. INTRODUCTION Concrete is one of the most widely used and versatile building materials. It is made up of different ingredients which have various functions. Its properties as fresh and hardened concrete are…

AIM To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra and calculation of loads as per IS code. list down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction.   INTRODUCTION To construct a residential building, the main important thing is the residential plan.…

AIM 1. Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods. 2. Create the geometries from P4, P5, P7, P8, P9, P10 using any coordinates system. 3. Draw the profile and the trusses using any coordinate system methods.   INTRODUCTION A coordinate system is a system in geometry…

Question 1: C1 AIM To draw the figure C1 of cross-section of load bearing wall over spread footing.   INTRODUCTION A footing in building construction that is shallow in proportion to its width and is usually made of reinforced concrete. A load-bearing wall, also known as a bearing wall, is an active structural…

AIM Drafting of various geometries using different tools in AutoCAD.   INTRODUCTION Create basic geometric objects such as lines, circles, and hatched areas. You can create a lot of different types of geometric objects in AutoCAD.   PROCEDURE Drawing 1 Before starting the drawing, change the length type to 'Decimal'…

Q1 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 Sketch the layout of a residence as shown…

Q1 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 AIM Create a column schedule as shown in the above figure.   INTRODUCTION…

Q1 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.   AIM To draw the…

Q1 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. AIM To create the plan and sections using proper dimension techniques…

PROJECT 1: Creating an Architectural plan for the provided plot size and develop relevant basic structural drawings 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…

Challenge 8: Creating Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of standard drawing templates using AutoCad 1. Create the templates as shown in Figures. Take the size of the title block as per industry standards or you can assume it as per the size of the paper. Use text and attributes wherever required.…

Challenge 9: Creating Kitchen layout, Hatching of Architectural elements and sectional view of an Industrial Building in AutoCad 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…

Challenge 10: Creation of Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad   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…

Challenge 10: Creating various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad   1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing.   AIM To create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure   INTRODUCTION 3D modeling…

Challenge 12: Creating 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD   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 given.   INTRODUCTION 3D modeling in AutoCAD includes 3D solids,…

Project 2: Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad   AIM To create a 3D rendered model for a residential building in AutoCad.   INTRODUCTION A rendering is a particular view of a 3D model that has been converted into a realistic image. It includes basic lighting such as Gouraud…

Q1. From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template) and name the project appropriately Ans: The step by step procedure is as follows: Open Revit software Click 'New' on the Revit software Select 'Architectural Template' as the template file on 'New Project'  and click…

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Ans: Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a visual representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility from inception onwards. As such, it serves as a shared information repository for collaboration…

Q1. Use the project file created from Week 2. Use it for this assignment. Based on your layout from week 2, using floor tool under architecture tab and select the floor with appropriate material and thickness using the property browser create a layout in the Ground floor Level. Align the floor plan with grids created from…

  Q1. Based on the project saved from Week 3, proceed from the First Floor Level. Model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level Ans: The step by step procedure to create a ceiling in the first floor level in Revit is as follows Open Revit software  Open the Week 3 challenge…

Q1. Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit? Ans: The National Building Code (NBC) is document, that provides guidelines for constuction of structures like residential, mercantile, institutional, educational, commercial, assembly and storage spaces or even…

Q1. Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project Ans: The step by step procedure is given below: Open Revit software and click 'New'  Select 'Architectural Template' as the template file on 'New Project'  and click 'OK' Click 'Grids'…

PROJECT 2   AIM To create Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT   INTRODUCTION 1. The type of structure to build is Office Building 2. Geographic and location details - Modeling requirements from NBC Geographic and location details: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Flat surface topograpgy)…

Structural analysis of a buidling using Robot Structural Analysis   Q1. What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings Ans: HVAC Systems Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is a technology of indoor environmental comfort. The goal of HVAC systems is to provide thermal comfort…

Q1. 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         …

Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo   Q1. Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Ans: AIM To create a set of sinusoidal points, create a curve and create a surface out of…

Usage of Navigation tool, Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork   Q1. Use the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed by you in Week 6 to 8. Export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings discussed in class Ans: AIM To export the Revit architecture…

Challenge 1   Q1: a) Observations The concrete is crushed and the reinforcement is exposed. The concrete spalled beyond the reinforcement, which may be a sign of rupture. The beam top portion looks safe because of the flange advantage from the slab. The crack develops from bottom to top means rebar yielding occurs…

Q1. 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     Ans: The step by step calculation is as follows; Step 1: Case 1-Unit displacement, u1 = 1 Stiffness coefficient of…

Answer Mass matrix (m) =   Modified mass matrix (M) = ɸnT. m . ɸn For the first mode (n=1), =  M1 = 3.861 m   Modal property (L) = ɸnT. m . l Where, l = Influence Vector (Assuming 100% utilization of seismic force) =  For the first mode (n=1), =  L1 = 4.121 m   Modal participation…

Q1. 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. Ans: a) Symmetry i. Investigation of the framing plan with respect…

Q1. 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 shear walls. Compare the three alternatives, taking into account…

AIM To model a 25 storey building on ETABS.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and design. Modeling tools and templates, code-based load prescriptions, analysis methods and solution techniques, all coordinate with the grid-like geometry unique…

AIM To model and analyse 10 buildings for a comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic force.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and design. Modeling tools and templates, code-based load prescriptions, analysis methods and solution…

AIM To provide details of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the two continuous beams using Etabs.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and design. Modeling tools and templates, code-based load prescriptions, analysis methods and solution techniques,…

AIM To provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns using Etabs and sketch the column cross sectional & elevation details.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and design. Modeling tools and templates, code-based load prescriptions,…

AIM To provide cross sectional steel arrangement of the shear wall using design results in ETABS and sketch the elevation drawings of the reinforcement details of the shear wall from base up to terrace.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and…

AIM To conceptualize a framing plan layout for a G+7 residential building in zone 5 and model the building in Etabs.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and design. Modeling tools and templates, code-based load prescriptions, analysis methods…

AIM To design a square footing for a column size of 400x400 and sketch the footing.   INTRODUCTION Footings and other foundation units transfer loads from the structure to the soil or rock supporting the structure. Because the soil is generally much weaker than the concrete columns and walls that must…

Question 1   AIM To model the isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge on SAFE.   INTRODUCTION   SAFE offers a single user interface to perform modeling, analysis, design and reporting. A new model explorer is available for quick access to objects, properties and forms. It is ideal for modeling foundations,…

Project 2   AIM To design and analyse for a G+3 Hostel block in Guwahati, Assam in ETABS and also foundation details using SAFE.   INTRODUCTION ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi-story building analysis and design. Modeling tools and templates, code-based load prescriptions,…