1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Aim:-           To create a new project from file menu and need to name the project appropriately. Introduction:- Procedure:-      Step 1: First…

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. BIM:-      BIM stands for Building Information Modelling. Building information modelling is a process supported by various tools, technologies and contracts involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical…

1) 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…

1) 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 Aim:-          To model a Ceiling from architecture tab at First floor level in the project saved from Week 3. Introduction:- Ceiling…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? Building Code:      Building code is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and non-building structures. Codes express all aspects of construction including structural…

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      Answer:          I have selected Option b. Office…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Aim:-          To create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Introduction:- Dynamo is an open source visual programming language for Revit,…

1) 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 Aim:-         To export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file…

Question 1: What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a) Observation:- By observing the picture shown, we can understand that concrete crushed due the impact of the force. And by concrete getting crushed we can also find reinforcement bars exposed out…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures (30 marks).                        Static Analysis:- Answer:   Static analysis can only be performed if the system being simulated does not depend on time and if the loads being applied are constant. In dynamic analysis, the system…

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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:-         (i). Symmetry in X…

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Question: 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. Answer: Aim:-         To Model a 25-storey building…

Question: Structural Element Sizes Beams : 300 × 400 mm Slab : 150 mm thick Material Properties Grade of Concrete : M30 Grade of Steel Reinforcement Bars : Fe 415 Loading Dead Load on beams from infill wall : 10 kN/m Live load on floor : 3 kN/m2         (what is the seismic mass?)…

Question:- 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.      …

Question: 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…

Question:- 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…

Question:- 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…

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 or stepped footing. Besides the total axial…

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 calc9000ulations. Data Given in Week 11 Challenge: Column size = 400x400 Load combination of (1.5 DL + 1.5 LL) = 2000 KN The safe soil bearing capacity =150 KN/m2 …

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

Question 1:- Truss type reasoning Out of the two through type truss systems shown below, which is the most efficient in carrying gravity load? Reason it out. Answer:- Truss A: Truss A is also said as Pratt Truss. Pratt trusses are normally utilized for span 10 m to 30 m. In Pratt truss, diagonal members are in tension…

  Design of Tension Member Question 1:- Net Area for tension member calculation problem Calculate the net section area for the tension member as shown in Figure below. The plate size is 260 x 20 thick and Bolt size is 20 mm. a. Plate – Drilled Hole Answer:- Given data:        Plate size :…

Question 1:- Effective length factor determination problem Height of column is 10 m and it is effectively restrained in mid height in one direction (in Z direction) but free to move in other direction (Y direction). Bottom of column is Fixed and top of column is Free. Calculate effective length factor of columns in following…

Design of Beams Question 1: - Section classification problem for listed beam shapes Calculate section classification of following beam shapes Answer: - Assume all Sections are Fy 250. ε = (250/fy)1/2 = (250 / 250)1/2 = 1 ISMB 500 From Table, d = 500 mm b = 180 mm tf = 17.2 mm tw = 10.2 mm As per IS 800 : 2007 Table…

Design of Plate Girder Question 1: - Shear resistance of web problem Determine PG Web thickness for given load without stiffener For a PG of size 1200 x 300 x 25x 10, Check if the web is adequate to carry a factored shear force of 1000 kN. Yield strength of plate fy is 250 Mpa. Given data: - Plate Girder size = 1200 x…

Structural Systems of Industrial structures Question 1: - Chequered Plate design Design a chequered plate to carry a uniformly distributed Factored live load of 15 kN/m2. Consider the plate is spanned with dimension of 1200 mm x 5000 mm with all edges fixed. (Refer Roark’s chart table 11.4) Given data:- Factored…

Modelling of Structure in STAAD Pro 1. Modelling of a structure exercise Model a structure with following details Bay spacing 5 m Span of Truss 30 m Shape of Truss – Pratt Truss Slope of truss 20 degree Height of the column 15 m Floor Beams at 5 m from base Secondary beams at 1.5 c/c Length of the building 50 m Column…

Loading, Analysis and Design Procedure in STAAD Pro 1. Applying Load Exercise For the structure modelled in previous exercise. Apply following loads Form a Load case as DL for Dead Load Apply Self weight Apply member load of 3 kN/m on the rafter Apply member load of 6 kN/m on the secondary beams Apply point load of 20…

Analysis & design of Typical Steel Frame structure using STAAD. Pro (100 marks – 45 mins) 1. Design of dual slope (pitched) roof frame Design a 3 hinged pitched roof frame of a steel building. Assume no wind load acting on the walls and roof. Analyse the frame structure and draw bending moment, shear force and…

Modeling , Analysis & Design of Industrial building (PEB/Truss) in STAAD pro. Purlin & Girts number determination problem Calculate total number of purlins and girts required for the building with following inputs Given Data:- Rafter span = 50 m Bay spacing = 8 m Roof slope = 1 in 10 Therefore Roof height = 2.5…

Question:- Model & Design a Proposed Coil Centre, Chennai using STAAD. Pro for following input from Client  Design only a Main Frame with Lean (Grid 2) & Gable Frame without Lean (Grid 15) Assume purlin load as 8.77 kg/m Assume Gantry girder wt. = 158.24 kg/m Assume Rail weight = 53 kg/m Aim:-    …

Analysis & Design of Pipe Rack Structure in STAAD.pro Question 1:- Friction load determination A pipe carrying LNG rests on the shoe having vertical force of 125 kN. Calculate the Friction load on the axis. Also find the friction force, if TEFLON pad is used between shoe and pipe support.   Aim:-  To calculate…

Design of Foundation in STAAD Foundation 1. Isolated Footing Design isolated footing for a column 300 mm x 450 mm, carrying axial load of 1500 kN and Mu = 150 kNm using STAAD. Foundation. Assume that the moment is reversible. The safe bearing capacity of the soil is 200 kN/m2 at a depth of 1 metre from ground level.…

Model & Design a Proposed PEB Warehouse using STAAD. Pro with following Technical specification.  Aim:-         To Model and Design a Proposed PEB Warehouse using STAAD Pro. Procedure:- Step 1:- Open a STAAD Pro software and Create a File. In Geometry Tab, Create Model using Nodes and Beam…

Question:- Skill-Lync wants to construct a school as a part of its corporate social objective. You are the project manager. Develop a realistic schedule to construct a main school building (G+2). It will have a parking facility with internal roads and main building complete with architectural, furniture and electrical…

A 100 m WBM road needs to be constructed inside the Skill Lync Education center premises to allow access to the centre for students and faculties.Create the following Project (under same EPS/OBS as project-1) and Resource :Project Name - Education Centre RoadAssume - Calendar as 6 x 24 and start date on 22nd feb 2021 Please…