AIM: To calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade Concrete with Fly ash. INTRODUCTION: Mix design is a process of proportioning the materials required for preparation of concrete to attain the desired strength and durability of the concrete.  Test Data of materials: The following data are collected…

Aim:  To 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…

AIM: Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods.  INTRODUCTION: CAD is a technology used for drafting in civil, mechanical and also electrical circuits.  PROCEDURE:  To draw the geometrics given line command is used, when rerquired circle command is also used. Command…

AIM: To create footing detail of C1 Introduction: Autocad is a software used to create 2D and 3D plans for civil engineering works. Procedure: AutoCad software is opened, new file is opened and then dimensions are set. In the second step rect option is tyed in command or rectangle from the ribbon is selected. Then,…

1. AIM: To use different tools in the cad and draw geometrics INTRODUCTION: Autocad is a software used to create 2D and 3D plans for civil engineering works. PROCEDURE:  Open CAD software new file and then units are set to decimals. L command is used to start the geometric and then a point is specified on the…

AIM: To 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) INTRODUCTION:…

AIM: To create the templates as shown in Figures. INTRODUCTION: AUTOCAD software is used to design and drafting of 2D & 3D structures in construction field, it is also used to draw plans. Procedure:  1. Autocad software is opened and then new file is created. 2. From layer opiton a layer is created and a colour…

AIM: To create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown.  INTRODUCTION: Autocad is a software well designed for drawing 2D and 3D plans for the strutcure designs. PROCEDURE: 1. Autocad software is opened and a new file is created. 2. UN command is used to set the units to decimal. 3. REC…

AIM: To 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: Autocad is a software well designed for drawing 2D and 3D plans for the strutcure designs. PROCEDURE: 1. CAD software is opened and then the…

AIM: To create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. INTRODUCTION: Autocad is a software well designed for drawing 2D and 3D plans for the strutcure designs. PROCEDURE: 1. CAD software is opened and new file is created. 2. UN units command is used to specify the units. 3. From settings 3D modeling is selected.…

AIM: To create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. INTRODUCTION: Autocad is a software well designed for drawing 2D and 3D plans for the strutcure designs. PROCEDURE: 1. CAD software is opened and new file is created. 2. UN units command is used to specify the units. 3. From settings…

AIM: To create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   INTRODUCTION: Autocad is a software well designed for drawing 2D and 3D plans for the strutcure designs. 3d drawing is very effective in terms of visualizing the drawn plan, Extrude is the most important tool which we use…

AIM: 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 INTRODUCTION: Revit is an advanced software used in creating plans, this software is used by multi-disciplinary streams like civl engineering, architectural,…

1) Select the type of structure you want to build from one of the three below:        a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment        b. Office Buildings        c. School A) The type of structure i wanted to sketch using REVIT software is multi-residential apartment.…

AIM: Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. INTRODUCTION: Dynamo is a graphical programming interface that lets you customize your building information workflow. Dynamo is an open source visual programming platform for designers. It is installed…

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 INTRODUCTION: The distributable NWC file exporter lets project teams using Navisworks software generate whole-project…

Question 1: What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a)        Type: Damage Cause: Flexural cracks developed at bottom of beam Explanation: Damage have occurred at the beam column joint The beam has undergone severe…

AIM: Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures (30 marks) ANS: To differenciate about Static analysis and dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures.  S No. Static Analysis Dynamic Analysis 1. Load is not variable with time and neglected due to slow applying…

AIM: 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. The fundamental period of vibration (T1 = 2 seconds) and its associated…

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:  Symmetry:   The framing plan looks like it is symmetric…

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

AIM: 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  Beams : 300 × 400 mm  Columns : 800…

AIM: 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) 3 span continuous beam along grid A     …

AIM: b 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 to this class of structure. PROCEDURE:…

AIM: Reinforcement detailing of columns in Etabs 2018. The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment Resisting Frame. The following challenge deals specifically with two columns at the following grid intersections. 3A 3B Provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two…

AIM: The etabs file for a G+6 building is provided. 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 ratio, boundary element length and shear…

AIM: 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 following architectural drawings have been provided:…

AIM: 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 or stepped footing. Besides the total axial load,…

AIM: 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. INTRODUCTION: SAFE is a computer program that is used to design high-rise floors and foundation slabs. Slab modelling, analysis, and design procedures…

AIM: 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 building is to be used: Location – Guwahati, Assam Function…

1. 1. Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail?     A.  Steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail Select STAAD Import from the backstage. The Import from STAAD.Pro dialog opens. Click [...] in General settings to browse and select a STAAD.Pro…

1. 1. How will you assign Circular section to column?     A.  To assign circular section to column: Go to properties tab Click on define Select circle Give dia of column and choose material      2. How will you assign Unit system to a .std model file?     A. First…

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design.     A. The primary load cases to be considered for design are: Dead Load Live Load/Imposed Load Wind Load Earthquake Load     2. What is One – Way slab?     A. One way slab: The one-way slab is a slab, which…

AIM: Design a multi-storey Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows: Building floors G + 6 + R Plan dimension B = 25m ,  L = 16m Storey Height h = 3.5m Soil  Hard soil Use Residential Purpose Safe Bearing Capacity 180 kN/m2 Maximum slab thickness…

1. Design a Warehouse Building located in Chennai using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows: Width  30m Length 50m Eave Height 9m Bay spacing 6m Soil type Medium Safe Bearing Capacity 200 kN/m2 Roof slope 1 in 12 Assume suitable sections for structural elements. Follow IS800:2007, IS1893…

Given below is a floor plan of a building. The red lines running East-west are beams supported by the girders spanning North-South between columns. The floor system is 120 mm thick normal weight concrete floor. The floor finish and mech loads on the floor is 3 kPa. The live load on the floor is 5 kPa. All beams have cross…

AIM: A 30 - 40hr project on modelling, analysis & design of a state-of-the-art tall building using ETABS software. Key Highlights: a. Modelling To comprehend the architectural plan provided by the architect and look-out for the key information from the drawings. Import the architectural floor plan (provided by the…

A 30 - 40hr project on modelling, analysis & design of a state-of-the-art tall composite building using ETABS software. The composite members to be designed using Comflor software. Key Highlights: a. Modelling The structural model prepared for the project 1to be used for the project 2. Prepare two distinct structural…

AIM: To summarize the user interface in TSD with the for the following items: - Project Workspace – How to access and usage  Open the Tekla structural designer software and click on New option and the new model workspace will appear Now all the ribbons and menu bars are visible Scene Content – Demonstrate…

Aim: Create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1 Introduction: Tekla is a software product family that consists of programs for analysis and design, detailing and project communication. Tekla software is produced by Trimble, the publicly listed…

AIM: To create beam properties for First floor and model the beams Introduction: Tekla is a software product family that consists of programs for analysis and design, detailing and project communication. Tekla software is produced by Trimble, the publicly listed US-based technology company. Procedure: 1. Open Tekla…

AIM:- 1. Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab as per design Brickwall 150mm thickness Roofing load based on purlin size Ceiling loading 0f 0.3KN per sq m INTRODUCTION:- Dead load are normally the weight of th structural member which includes the…

AIM:- Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39m/s Terrain category 2 INTRODUCTION:- Wind load refers to the pressure caused by the wind that is delivered to a structure. This weight is dispersed over the structure’s total area.  PROCEDURE:-…

AIM:- 1. Summarize your study for the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model INTRODUCTION:- Tekla is a software product family that consists of programs for analysis and design, detailing and project communication. Tekla software is produced by Trimble, the publicly listed…

AIM:- Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer the attached plan and elevation. Provide bracings and moment connection for lateral stability.  Consider dead, live, equipment and wind loading. Consider the brick wall loading for 150mm thick and 1.5…

AIM:- 1. Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND Column 50mm 40mm Beam 30mm 25mm Slab 30mm 25mm Pilecap 75mm   Foundation 50mm   INTRODUCTION:- Tekla Structures is 3D BIM software for modeling building structures. With Tekla…

AIM:- 1. Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab thickness as per the design Brick wall load Roofing load INTRODUCTION:- Tekla is a software product family that consists of programs for analysis and design, detailing and project communication. PROCEDURE:-…

AIM:- Generate seismic loading based IS codal provisions and zone II. Any other data you can assume and input accordingly INTRODUCTION:-  Seismic load are the earthquake load on the structure which acts from ground and transfer to the top the building. The Structure must be designed in such a manner to resist…

AIM :- Based on the analysis design RC column and beam. INTRODUCTION :- Tekla is a software product family that consists of programs for analysis and design, detailing and project communication. PROCEDURE :- 1. Open the TEKLA model and run the analysis 2. Now select any of the column member and right click on…

AIM:- Design the slab and foundation of the model. Outline the thought process for designing of the elements (column, beam, slab and foundations) INTRODUCTION:-  A concrete slab is a structural feature, usually of constant thickness, that can be used as a floor or a roof. A slab-on-ground is supported on the…

Aim:- 1. Generate report for the steel building design from challenges 1 – 6 along with the loading summary Introduction:- Report commands are accessed from the report ribbon tab where we can customize model and member reports with specific content. Procedure:-  1. Open the previously saved Tekla file from the…