Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with flyash Data required: a) Grade of concrete M35 b)Maximum nominal size of aggregate 20mm c)Environment exposure condition (assume) severe d)Minimum cement content: 320 kg (for severe condition) e)Workability (in terms of slump) 100mm f)Grading zone of fine aggregate (assume)…

ans) Aim: A G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and load calculation as pr IS code Plan for ground floor Plan for 1st floor There are 10 columns noted as C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 and C10 and total area = 100' * 60' (100feet*60feet) The vastu shastra requirements needs to be followed in a house projects…

P1 Aim: Creating the geometries using all co-ordinate system method and by using the line tool. Procedure:  1. Use line command and specify the first point as (2,1) in the prompt command and press enter. 2. Now by using relative rectangular co ordinate specify second point as (@6,0)in the prompt command and press…

1) Aim: To create cross section of footing by using Autocad Procedure Step 1: Select rectangle tool from the draw panel or by using rectangle command. Specify the first point (5,5) in the command prompt and press enter. Select "dimensions" from the command prompt. Enter the length as 0.9 and press enter. Enter the height…

Aim: Create a drawing using Decimal dimensions in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point (5,5) in the command prompt and press enter. Specify the next point 3 unit in positive X direction.  Specify the next point as (@2.12<45)…

Ans 1) Aim: Create a drawing using Engineering dimensions in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point in the command prompt and press enter. Specify the next point 43'6.5" unit in positive Y direction.  Specify the next…

    ANS 1)  Aim: Create a Column Schedule in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point in the command prompt and press enter. By using line tool draw a table as per requirement. Again by using single line text…

Ans 1)  Aim: Drawing the elevation and details of wardrobe in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point in the command prompt and press enter. Now do all the dimensioning and press esc to finish.    Ans 2)  Aim:…

ANS 1)  Aim: Create the Plan and Sections by using proper dimension techniques and dimension styles to document the project in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point in the command prompt and press enter. By using…

  ANS 1)  Aim: Create  the templates in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Rectangle" tool from the draw panel or type rec in command prompt and press enter. Specify the length of rectangle in the command prompt and press enter. Again Specify the width of rectangle in the command prompt and press enter. By…

Ans 1)  Aim: Create the layout of kitchen and provide hatch patterns in AutoCAD. Procedure: Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point in the command prompt and press enter. specify end point of line and press enter. Select offset tool and press…

Ans 1)  Aim: Create a layout of the Plan and Section A of the project in Challenges 7, using the template Tutorial-mArch.dwt in AutoCAD. Procedure:  Move cursor to the layout and click on it . Type "pagesetup" in command prompt and press enter. Select the paper size as ISO A1 and press enter. Select scale…

  Aim: Design and draft a layout of a residential building having plot size (18.3m x6m) in AutoCAD. Procedure: Create layers as per the requirements, give them different colors and press enter. To create walls select the wall layer and press enter. Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command…

Ans 1)  Aim: Create a 3D Furniture element in AutoCAD by using proper dimensions. Procedure:   Select "Line" tool from the draw panel or type line in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point and press enter. Specify the next point as (@0,2,0) in positive Y direction and press enter. …

Ans 1)  Aim:  Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation in AutoCAD by using proper dimensions. Procedure:   Select "rectangle" tool from the draw panel or type rec in command prompt and press enter. Specify the first point and press enter. Give the dimensions as 10'9 by 10'9…

ANS 1)  Aim: From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project             appropriately. Procedure: Open the REVIT software by double clicking on it. On the left side, in the models section NEW option is available…

ANS 1)  Aim: Defining BIM and Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. BIM stands for Building Information Modelling. - It is a visual representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility from inception onwards. such as, it serves as a shared informatonrepository…

ANS 1) Aim:  Create a floor and select the floor with appropriate material and thickness using the property browser and creating a layout in the Ground floor Level also align the floor plan with grids. Procedure: Firstly open the existing drawing which we created in week 2 challenge. In the Project browser there is…

ANS 1)  Aim:  Building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit. National Building codes are used for the constrution of structures like residential, mercantile, institutional, educational, commercial, assembly, storage spaces and hazardous buildings. It ensures the…

  ANS 1)  Aim: Opening an architectural template and using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. Procedure: Open the REVIT software by double clicking on it. On the left side, in the models section NEW option is available click on it. Similiarly at the top…

ANS 1) Aim:  Model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level. Procedure: Firstly open the existing drawing which we created in week 3 challenge. In the Project browser there is Floor Plan, in floor plan select the level 2(First Floor). Now go in Architecture tab and select the…

Ans 1) Aim :  Selecting the type of structure you want to build.   So, here I want to build a office building. Ans 2) Aim :  Assuming the reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for the project modeling. Based on assumptions and type of structure selected identify the modeling…

Ans 1) Aim : Discuusing about the HVAC system and there uses. Procedure:  HVAC stands for Heating , Ventilation and Air Conditioning. It is a technology of indoor environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. It is a important part of residential struture such…

Ans 1) Aim: Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below. Procedure:        a. Using 3D model create a section box The shortcut key for section box is BX. Select any element of the drawing and type BX, section is created. For example we select…

Ans 1) Aim: Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Procedure: Open the revit software> Go to the Manage tab. There is an option called Dynamo, Click on it. Dynamo is opened, click on New option.   Now to create a set of sinusoidal points, in…

Ans 1) Aim: 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. Procedure: Open the Revit software, and then go to the file option> Click on the open option and…

Ans 1)  a) Observations:  Concrete crushed and the reinforcement is exposed. Concrete spelled beyond the reinforcement which may be a sign of rupture. Beam top portion looks safe because of the flange advantage from slab. The cracks develops from bottom to top means rebar yielding occurs in support bottom only.…

Ans 1)  Case 1:  Unit displacement u1 = 1 Stiffness coefficient of column translation (2 similiar) 2x12EI/h^3 Stiffness coefficient of beam rotation (2ends) EI/h^2 Case 2:  Unit rotation u2 = 1 Stiffness coefficient of column rotation at right end 6EI/h^2 Stiffness coefficient of column + Beam rotation at…

Ans 1) Solution:  Adding  first two mode mass participation ratio, we get 0.88+0.09=0.97 To achieve minimum 90% of modal  mass participation ratio, first two modes are enough.

Que 1)  Aim: 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:  Investigation of the framing plan with respect…

Que 1) Aim: Compare the three alternatives, taking into account the restraint of floor shrinkage, the lateral stiffness and the torsional one with respect to the vertical axis, the vertical reinforcement required for the same total flexural capacity at the base, the static eccentricity, the system’s redundancy,…

Challenge 6) Aim: Model a 25 storey building on ETABS with structural properties as specified. Opening and steup a new file: Open the ETABS software, in the file menu there is an option for new model click on it. A new window is display on the screen named 'Model Initializaton', click on the third option 'use built…