AIM: To calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash and M50 grade concrete without fly ash. Introduction: Concrete mix design is the method of finding the precise proportion of cement,sand and aggregates for concrete to achieve the target strength in structures.The design is done according to…

Aim: To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan according to Vastu Shastra and to list down the names of structural drawings required to be provided to the site of construction. Assume the size of structural elements ( column,beam ,slab etc.) and accordingly calculate the individual corresponding loads from the members according…

Aim: (A) Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods and also using line tool to find the missing dimension. (B) Civil related problems- Draw the profile and the trusses using any coordinate system methods using given dimensions as reference. Introduction: There is only 3 AutoCAD coordinates…

Aim: To create the given footing plan,footing detail and isometric view using AutoCad Introduction: The main objective of this assignment is to get in touch with various tools in AutoCad like rectangle,plylines,modification tools like copy,move etc.These tools wiil be understood by creating footing detail, two bedroom…

Aim: To draft the given sketches of various geometries using Chamfer,Fillet tool in AutoCad Introduction: AutoCad offers various tools like rotate,chamfer,fillet,offset,move etc. to ease the sketching process. Procedure: Drawing 1: Open new file and set decimal and precision to 0.00 zoom all Select LINE tool from ribbon,then…

Aim: This challenge aims to show the application of the AutoCAD software in the Civil Engineering industry. In this challenge, the AutoCAD software is applied in the sketching of a Residence Layout, Seating Plan, and Toilet Rooms. With the combination of the different AutoCAD tools, the sketch can be provided easier and…

Aim: To create the column schedule using the necessary commands Introduction: Structural columns are identified in a column schedule by intersecting grid lines and by their top and bottom constraints and offsets. They are placed into the column schedules according to these identifications. Video: Create Graphical Column…

Aim: To Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in the Figure below. After sketching and to provide the dimensions and text with the use of layers. Procedure: STEP 1: Units are set to mm Limits and lim-max are also set  Zoom command is also used  STEP 2: In the command line type rec>2800, 2600…

Aim: To Draw Plan Elevation and section of the house in AUTO CAD.   Introduction: Commands used for drawing the plans and drawings below are as follows- Line: Draw lines in AutoCAD Polygon: Draws polygons with three or more sides Rectangle: Used to draw rectangles Circle: Command used to draw circles Ellipse: Used…

Aim - Creating Bar Bending Schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of Standard drawing templates using AutoCadCreating Bar Bending Schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of Standard drawing templates using AutoCad Introduction 1. Almost all the drawings in this challenge are converted into blocks. For creating…

   Aim : To draw :           1. Architectural drawing of a residential building               a. Plan of a two storeyed building               b. Elevation of a two storeyed residential building               c. Section of a two storeyed residential building           2. Structural drawing              a. Column plan layout…

1. Kitchen layout: Aim: to draw the kitchen layout. Procedure: First we draw the Below counter plan: We create a wall by drawing a rectangle of 4300X3200mm and draw offsets of 230mm as wall thickness towards outside. Now we draw the Left cabinet and fridge: We draw the fridge by drawing a rectangle. Take an offset of 1000mm…

AIM: To create Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this project is to understand about the viewports in Auto CAD. There are two types of viewports in AutoCAD. Model space viewports  and layout space viewports. Viewports are areas that display different…

AIM: TO CREATE 3D MODEL OF FURNITURE INTRODUCTION: The process of creating any surface of an object in three dimensions by using tools in autocad  is called 3D modeling.  In this 3D model, it can convey an object's size, shape and texture. There are three major types of 3D modeling in CAD software: …

Aim: To Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation Procedure: Open Autocad 3d set-top view Set units to engineering and inches set limits to 0',0' and 100',100' Now use rec command to draw a rectangle of size 10'9"x10'9" ' Now make a offset of 9" inside as shown Now trim both lines and extend the…

Aim: To create a 3Dimensional model of the Residential Building and create a Render View General Information: To Create a 3Dimensional model of the Residential Building i have drawn a random plan of size 10000X8000 Sq mm which have a required rooms the plan and Elevation details are below: To Create a 3Dimensional Window…

From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template) and name the project appropriately. Aim:  To Create a new project and name the project appropriately Introduction: Revit is an Autodesk product and is a building information modeling software for architects, landscape architects,…

Q1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. ANS: Building Information Modelling (BIM)- Building information modeling (BIM) is a process supported by various tools, technologies and contracts involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and…

INTRODUCTION:- The Revit platform for building information modeling is a design & documentation system that supports the design, drawing,& schedules required for the building projects.BIM delivers information about project design, scope, quantities& phases when you need it. ARCHITECTURE TAB of the Revit…

1)AIM:-To model a ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level. INTRODUCTION:-  The creation of ceiling within Revit is a very similar process to that of floors &  roofs-ie you can enter 'SKETCH mode' & literally sketch out the boundary of the ceiling yourself. The main thing…

  Question 1 :- Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/efficiency of drawings in Revit ?   Answer :- The National Building Code (NBC) is a standardised set of rules to be followed by authorities and construction firms, to provide a healthy and safe living experience for all residents.…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. Aim: To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. Procedure: To create project shared coordinates: Open architectural tab. Open Manage tab. Click on project coordinates…

1. Aim: Select a building to draw Procedure: 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. Result: Multi-unit office building Aim: Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modeling.…

1. Aim: To know about HVAC system and their importance Introduction: HVAC is a common term that people use, and most have a general idea of what it's referring to. On the other hand, what exactly does HVAC mean? And, how does it apply to your home? we will learn aftrer this. Procedure: HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation,…

Q.1)  Aim: Using shortcut keys in revit to do given task Procedure: a) Using 3D model create a section box - BX b) To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout - CS c) To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views - TL d) To apply overrides setting to a floor in the model section view - VG e)…

1Q) AIM: To creat a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve by using Dynamo. TOOLS USED: manage Dynamo code block math.sin integer slides add pointby coordinates surface by lost PROCEDURE: open the revit software and create a new template. save the file go to manage tab and select…

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 open the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed by you in Week 6 to 8 Export…

1) What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Would you characterize the case as damage or as a failure? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. a)    Explanation:          This crack will be formed due to the flexural failure of a beam. The flexural strength,…

1 Answer Aim: Computing the lateral stiffness of the one storey frame Procedure: 2 Answer Aim: To calculate natural frequencies and degree of freedom Procedure: 3 Answer  Aim:To calculate natural frequency Procedure: 4 Answer Aim: To calculate effective stiffness Procedure:

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.                    …

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. Ans: Symmertry: It is observed that the distribution of mass,stiffness…

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: To model a 25 storey building using ETABS with reference of IS 1893 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…

Comparision 1 Aim: To compare the effect of stiffness on natural period of buildings E & F and G & H using ETABS Building E: 1. Opening New model  2. Setting the Building E & F storey as 10 and number of bays in X direction as 4 and in Y direction as 3 3. Defining the section property of column as 400X400mm…

 Aim: To carryout the analysis of the given Etabs model and to design the RCC moment resisting frame. To provide the detailing of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for two continuous beams. To provide the reasons of failure of middle span along grid A. Introduction: In this challenge two beam detailing is done: …

  Aim: To run the analysis and design the RCC moment resisting frame of the given ETABS file and to provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns (3A and 3B) from foundation level to terrace level. To sketch the column cross sectional & elevation details or draft it using AutoCAD software.…

Aim: To analyse and design RCC shear wall using ETABS Introduction:   One of the useful tools in ETABS program is the Shear Wall Design capability. It is not only limited in the analysis of walls but it can also perform the design and check. The designer can be opted to either use the Reinforcement to Designed or…

    Aim:- To model and analyze the G+7 residential building from the given architectural drawings using the ETABS 2018. 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…

Aim: To design a square footing with the provided data Introduction: The foundation of a building is constructed in order to transfer the superstructure's load to the ground. An isolated footing is one of the most used types of foundation to support single-columns when they are arranged at a long distance. An isolated…

Aim: Model the isolated footing from previous challenge in SAFE  Procedure: 1. Setup a new model and select the isolated footing according to IS 456:2000 using metric system 2. Define the materials   3. Define the slab properties     4. Define the soil subgrade properties using = Define>spring properties>area…

Aim: Design and analysis a hostel building situated in Guwahati using ETABS and SAFE Design code used: The following design IS codes will be required for reference: IS 875 part 1 IS 875 part 2 IS 13920 IS 1893 IS 2911 part 2 IS 456 SP 34 Required data: The walls will be made of AAC blocks. Other loadings are to be calculated…

1)  Aim - To summarize the user interface in TSD .  Procedure: Project Workspace - 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 - Select window tab and then click on scene content The scene…

Aim: Create column properties for different types of pedestal members and models in the grids Procedure: Open TSD and create new model by click on 'new' option. Set construction levels. Select grid lines and draw them Select manage property and create new property as PDI column size 400x 500 mm and grade of concrete M30.…

Aim: Create beam properties for first floor and model the beams Procedure: Step 1 Open TDS Open the challenge 2 file Step 2 Go to home tab and click on manage properties Click on new and add new steel beam member Edit the properties and rename it. Step 3 Go to stuructural window in left of screen Click on first floor Go…

Aim: To calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply the dead load on model  Load calculations: Dead load = 1.2kN/m^2 Finishes = 500mm x 24kN/m^3 = 1.2 kN/m^2 Brick wall load = 0.15 x 20x 5.2 = 15.6 kN/m^2 (Ground to intermediate floor) Brick wall load = 0.15 x 20x6.8 = 20.5 kN/m^2 (Intermediate…

  AIM: To calculate wind load for industrial steel structures and to apply it by using TSD PART I: To Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39 m/s Terrain category 2 Based on the above calculation apply the loadings on the model PART II: On a…

AIM: Summarize your study for the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model PROCEDURE:  Initally open the Tekla file you saved prviously After opening the file->We ste the Seismic data in the structure To set->go to Load panel->Under seismic load go to Seismic wizard…

  AIM: To analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code using TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. INTRODUCTION: Tekla Structural Designer is an integrated model-based 3D tool for analysis and design (of both concrete and steel members) in multi-material structures. Features include interactive…

Aim: To setup a model for RC building design PROCEDURE: Open Tekla structural design Go to settings->Structure defaults Select the SSL for the cover in contact with the ground  enter the cover values as given in the above table. For the cover above the ground change default type to TOF and apply the cover to the…

1. Aim - To calculate dead load in design based on IS Code and apply on model.   Tools Used - Load Cases, Full Udl , Area Load, Property Window.   Calculation -   Slab Load = (Model Slab In Software)   Finishes Loading (50 mm Thickness ) = 0.05 x 24 kN/m^2. = 1.2 kN/m^2. ( Area Loading ).   Brick…

AIM: To Generate seismic loading based IS codal provisions and zone II using seismic wizard. INTRODUCTION:   Seismic load indicates how much seismic energy (waves of energy that travel through the earth) a structure would need to endure in a specific geographic location. In tekla software…

Aim: To design the RC columns and beams after the analysis. Procedure: Open the saved Tekla file. Now right click the member to be designed, and then select interactive design and select static. Designing Columns Select Static from the Interactive Design, after that, a dialogue box appears. This dialogue box shows the…

Aim - To design the slab and foundation of the model. Tools Used - 1st Order analysis, Analysis all ( static ), Status , check panel ,Properties window etc.   Procedure - Open the file created previously in TSD and open the 3D view. Click on 1st order analysis and perform analysis and also perform analysing all. Click…

1. Aim: To generate report for the steel building design. Procedure: Open the saved Tekla model Now go to the report option from the Ribbon and select model report. Now select the load cases and combinations summary to obtain report. Click on the Show report to obtain the report We can change the project name, address…

AIM : To develop a model as per the given plan and analyze and design the structure. TOOLS USED : Paint. Manage property sets. Construction levels. Grids. Columns. Beams. REports. Model report. Show report. Interactive design. Slabs on beams. Frames. Roof panels. Wall panels. Loads. Loadcases. Seismic wizard. PROCEDURE…

AIM :  How will you assign Circular section to column? Introduction :  Column are the vertical member in the Structure that can be of varing size in dimesions The circular section of column are provided at the upper floor of the building for the better load carrying and access purpose  Procedure :  …

1. a) AIM : Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail? Introduction :  STAAD pro ( Structural Analysis and Deign program is the abbrivation for the STAAD it is the connected version new version used to analize the RCC structure and steel structure by using this software ) It Include the GUI Graphic…

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. ANS: The primary load cases to be considerd for the design are the• Dead load • Live load/Imposed load • Wind load • Earth quakeload 2. What is One - Way slab? ANS: One-way slab• The ratio of the longer span to the shorter span is…

  Design Basis Report GIVEN DATA: Building Floors : G+6+R Plan Dimension : B = 25m,L = 16m. Story Height : h = 3.5m. Soil : Hard Soil. Use : Residential Purpose. Safe Bearing Capacity : 180 Kn/sq.m. Maximum Slab thickness : 150 mm. Material Specification: Assume the size of the beams : 0.30 X 0.45 m. Assume the size…

  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.…

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…