Creating 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD

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…

1. 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…

Aim - To analyse and design the building as per IS standard code in TEKLA structural designer Procedure - Open TEKLA software and select new file Create construction levels for the structure according to the plan Under model tab draw grid lines Go to manage property sets,and select a new member and define the column…

1) Aim - To generate report for steel building design with loading summary Procedure - Open the file and click on model report in Report menu and the report content dialogue box open Click on structure and add the loadcase summanry and also drag it into the content and click ok Click on show report in report tab to…

Aim - To design the slab and foundation of the model Procedure - Design of slab -  Open the previously saved file and open 3d view Click on 1st order analysis and run the analysis Also click on status view Select the slab and right click on it and click on check panel and it shows result If the error is occured,change…

Aim - To  design RC column and beam for RC residential structure using TSD  Procedure - Open the previous tekla file Right click the member to designed and select Interactive design and static Design of Beam - Select the beam,right click on one beam,select interactive design and select static If any beam…

1)  Aim - To generate seismic loading based on IS codal provisions and zone 2 Procedure -  Open previously saved tekla challenge 9 file In load cases,add the seismic load case and click ok Select seismic wizard and select code spectra and click next In base information,select zone,site class,Importance factor…

1) Aim -  To calculate the Dead load as per IS code specifications  Assume - External wall thickness = 230mm Internal wall thickness = 150mm Finishes = 50mm Calculations -  Dead load due to floor finishes - Unit weight of material= 24 kn/m^3 Dead load = 0.05*24 = 1.2 Kn/m^2 Unit weight of Brick = 20…

1) Aim - Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover  Procedure - Open tekla structural designer software Go to setting -> Structural Default Select SSL for the cover in contact with the ground and enter the values as given in the above table For the cover above the…

Aim - To analyze and design a steel building to 10T crane as per IS standard codeusing Tekla structural Designer Procedure - Initially open the Tekla Structural Designer Software  Click on New option  to create new model Using Grid lines and Quick parallel grid line option horizontal grids and vertical grids…

1) Aim - Summarize your study for the bending moment,shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model Procedure - Open the week 5 tekla file In load panel under seismic load select seismic wizard Check structure details and seismic zone and site class Also check structure irregularities Now check…

1) Aim - 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 Procedure - First calculate load combination  Result - Calculations are done for the wall panel   2) Aim - Based on the above calculation apply the…

1)  Aim - To calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Procedure - Dead load = 1.2 kn/m^2 Finishes = 0.05*24 = 1.2 kn/m^2 Ceiling load = 0.3 kn/m^2 Roof load = 1.5 kn/m^2 Brick wall load - 1) Ground to Intermediate floor = 0.15*20*5.2 = 15.6 kn/m^2 2) Intermediate…

Q.1) Aim - To create beam properties for first floor and model the beams Procedure - Open the Tekla structure challenge 2 file Check the levels  Select manage property set from home tab In that,select new-member-steel beam and rename it and edit the property Select intermediate level window and draw the…

1) Aim - To create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1 Procedure - Open Tekla structural designer software and new project workspace is open First set all initial setting then creates a levels  in construction level  Select model…

  1)  Aim - To summarize the user interface in TSD for the following items  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…

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. Ans: Dead Load ,Live Load ,Snow Load, Seismic Load, Wind Load   2. What is One – Way slab? Ans: The one-way slab is a slab, which is supported by parallel walls or beams, and whose length to breadth ratio is equal to or greater than two…

1. 1. How will you assign Circular section to column? Ans :  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? Ans: First while opening the model enter Metric unit Select to view tab Select display model Check units   3.…

1. 1. Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail? Ans:  Go to mail. Compose your mail. Click on attach and upload your file there. Ensure that you are log in to mail  2. Name the different materials that can be designed using STAAD Pro. Ans:  The material that can be designed using STAAD Pro are Concrete…

AIM :  To Create and Analyse the given building in ETABS 2018, the structural model has to be prepared with IS 1893 and as per IS 13920. To design the pile cap and pile R/F details , Tie  beam  connecting the pile caps, to sketch the column R/F, to produce the framing plan and beam detailing for ground floor.…

Q.1)  Aim - To analyze and design the isolated footing from week 11 challenge on SAFE. PROCEDURE: STEP: 1 Open the SAFE Application  select New Model followed by Input Settings, Units was selected as Metric and Code IS 456-2000.       STEP: 2  Define materials add M25 Concrete Add rebar Fe500   Material Property data:…

Aim - Design a square footing of column size 400x400mm Procedure -

Aim - To model and analyze the residential building using Etab Procedure - Step 1 - First open Etab software Select new model from file menu After selecting new model,new tab open and select Use Built in setting  Then select grid,and do the setting in grid system data After grid setting,Add the 7 story in the story data…

Aim -  To run the analysis and design of rcc shear walls in Etab Procedure - Step 1 - Open the challenge in Etab software Select 3-d view Run the analysis Step 2- Select Display and then show table  In that,select Analysis result-structure output-modal information-modal participating ratio  Then select display tab and…

Aim – To provide reinforcement detailing of columns in Etab. Procedure – Step 1 – Open the G+4 Etab file in software After that check the model and Run the analysis Step 2- Click on concrete frame design tool and click design info option Select longitudinal reinforcement as design output After selecting the longitudinal…

Aim - Detail design of beam in Etab Procedure - Step 1- First open the challenge page and download the challenge and open the file in Etab Then,Run the model   Step 2- Once the analysis is done,Go to concrete frame design and select view/review preferances Next check the load combinations from concrete frame…

Aim - Comparative study of different storey buildings for seismic forces Building A - Procedure - Step 1 - Open Etab software and select new model A new model dialogue box will open as model initialization Select Use in built in setting with option Select display unit as Metric,Steel design code,concrete design code,etc…

Aim - ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building Procedure - Step 1 - Open Etab software and select new model A new model dialogue box will open as model initialization Select Use in built in setting with option Select display unit as Metric,Steel design code,concrete design code,etc A new dialogue box will appear Select…

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 the…

Answer 1: The given layout of framing plan is symmetric. Generally, a well distributed symmetrical plan layout of the structural elements like beams, columns is appropriate to achieve uniformity. The symmetric nature also makes the structure more reliable to resist the earthquake forces. Having same or equivalent resistance…

Aim: To compute Ln, Mn and Tn for each of the five modes from the given equations To calculate the effective modal mass Mn* and the modal mass participating ratio for the modes To obtain the Base shear for each of the modes of vibration and combined base shear as per SRSS rule Procedure: Step 1:  Mn = ønTmøn Mode 1: Mode…

AIM: 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 if U{1} = 1 U{1} = 24 * (E*Ic)/(h^3) U{2} = 6 * (E*Ic)/(h^2) U{3} = 6 * (E*Ic)/(h^2) 1 st equation : 24 * (E*Ic)/(h^3) + 6 * (E*Ic)/(h^2) + 6 *…

1a)  Answer: Beam column Connection faliure: Formation of Plastic hinge at undersirable locations The joint is not supposed to beam the weak link between 4 components (2 beams and 2 columns). These elements are subjected to very high shear force durig seismic activity. If these cracks are left unattended will lead…

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 use the structural project file developed by us in the weeek 6 to week 8  to export the Revit Archietecture…

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 by using Dynamo. TOOLSUSED: Manage Dynamo Code block math.sin Inteder slides Add pointsby coordinates surface by…

1) 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         …

1) What are HVAC systems ? Why are they essential in modeling of buildings ANSWER: HVAC STANDS FOR H-HEATING V-VENTILATION AC-AIR CONDITIONING HVAC  is a system which is used to maintain the temperature ,circulate enough air and lighting to the building with the help of some units HVAC is the important part of the building…

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: The structure i want to build from the above three is Multi unit Residential apartment.…

1. Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project Aim:    To opening a architectural tempelate and setup a basepoint and project shared coordinates for the project Tools Used:      Tempelate      Manage  …

3D Model of the Residential Building 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…

1. Aim: To draw the Plan and creating it as a 3D Elevation using AutoCAD Procedure: Open AutoCad Selecting Imperial system Command UN(units) and selecting Engineering with precision of O'-0.0" Command LIMITS and having limit of (0,0') in lower left corner and (100,100') in upper right corner Command ZOOM and selecting…

1.   Aim: To create the 3D model using AutoCAD   Procedure: Open AutoCad Selecting Imperial system Command UN(units) and selecting Engineering with precision of O'-0.0" Command LIMITS and having limit of (0,0') in lower left corner and (100,100') in upper right corner Command ZOOM and selecting All Changing the…

1.   AIM: To draft the floor plan of the house and creating viewports and plot using   AutoCAD   PROCEDURE: Open AutoCad Selecting metric system Command UN(units) and selecting decimals with precision of O Command LIMITS and having limit of (0,0) in lower left corner and (10000,10000) in upper right corner…

1.   KITCHEN PLAN   Aim: To draft the floor plan of the Kitchen and hatching it using AutoCAD   Procedure:   Open AutoCad Selecting metric system Command UN(units) and selecting decimals with precision of O Command LIMITS and having limit of (0,0) in lower left corner and (10000,10000) in upper right corner Command ZOOM…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? ANS:   A Building code is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures.     Standards that are coined to design and the design that…

1) Based on the project saved from Week 3, proceed from First Floor Level .Model a Ceiling from architecture tab above the walls at first floor level AIM:To Model a Ceiling From the  architecture tab  above the walls at first floor level. TOOLSUSED: Open  Architectural tab Ceiling  Projectbrowser PROCEDURE:…

Aim: To draft the Template and creating it as a block using AutoCAD   Procedure:   -Open AutoCad -Selecting Imperial system -Command UN(units) and selecting -Engineering with precision of O'-O.0" -Command LIMITS and having limit of (0;0') in lower left corner and (100,100') in upper right corner -Command ZOOM and selecting…

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…

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. BIM refers to Building Information Modelling .BIM is a concept that was invoked by the Autodesk . It mostly about the information .which helps us in making efficient planning,design,construct and manage building  and infrastructure.BIM…

Aim: To draft the floor plan of the house in a 60'x20' East facing and draft its Elevation, Section and layout of Column, Beam and Footing using AutoCAD Procedure: -Open AutoCad -Selecting Imperial system -Command UN(units) and selecting Engineering with precision of O'-0.0" -Command LIMITS and having limit of (0,0') in…

1) AIM: To create a new project by using the file menu and naming the project . TOOLS USED: FILE NEW PROCEDURE: 1.Firstly ,open the Revit software. 2.click on the File menu which appears on the top left corner. 3.click on the New icon. 4.Newproject dialogue box will appear,click on the template file.you will be seeing…

Aim : To create plan and section of the given figures Procedure :  Step 1. :  set limits using limits command draw  line of length 16388mm vertically and at the end of this line, draw 12150mm horizontally  complete the outline of the plan. give offset distance of 230mm for the outer line draw inner walls usiing polyline…

Aim: To draft the Cabinet using AutoCAD   Commands used:   • LINE   • OFFSET   • TRIM   • ERASE   • MLEADER   • DIMLINEAR   • TEXT   • CIRCLE   • ERASE   Procedure:   1.Open AutoCad   2. Selecting metric system…

Aim : To create a column schedule as given Procedure:  1. draw the outline of the schedule using polyline 2. create the column c1, c1a, c2, c2a, c3, outside the column using polylines by giving the correct dimensions of the columns respectively . 3. move the drawn column into the schedule out line 4. using multiline…

Aim: To Sketch a house plan   Command used:   • UN   • LIMITS   • Z   • XLINE   • OFFSET   • TRIM   • CIRCLE   • ERASE   Procedure:   1. open the Autocad   2. Go to Autocad option press new and select imperial   3.…

Aim: Drafting of various given geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad Introduction: AutoCad offers various functions and tools to improve the designing thus enhancing the easiness, some of them are fillet, chamfer, rotate, mirror, etc. Initial procedure: Start by typing QNEW in the command box Advanced…

Aim: To create floor plan, footing detail and isometric view using autocad  The objective is to use autocad tools such as offset, chamfer, dimension, fillets, ortho mode etc, and get well versed with it so that it would be easy to use autocad. 1. Aim : Cross-section of load-bearing wall over spread footing Step 1: using…

Aim   : To draw the given geometries using different coordinate methods in Auto Cad  Procedure:    In the given geometries,line command is only used .To activate line :     a. Ribbon -Home >draw >line     b. Toolbar : Draw>Line     c. Menu bar : Draw>Line…

AIM : 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 from…

Aim: To determine the mix designfor M35 concrete with flyash consisting of the following properties: Grade designation : M35 Type of cement : OPC 43 grade confirming IS 12269 Type of mineral admixture : Fly ash Maximum nominal size of aggregate : 20 Minimum water-cement ratio : 0.45 (Table 5 of IS 456:2000) Workability…