Creating a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad

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…

AIM: Foundation Design using SAFE 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 calculations. Procedure: Steps: Calculation for the footing    Open the SAFE Application Select New Model > Input Settings > Units…

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,…

Structural Modelling using Etabs 2018Structural Modelling using Etabs 2018 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…

AIM: Analysis & Design of RCC shear walls in the model using ETABS 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…

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 columns,…

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.         1)…

AIM: Project 1_Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces Introduction The structural configuration of the building plays a major role in determining the overall response during an earthquake. Different building geometries behave differently when induced by the same seismic forces. Hence, it…

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: Conceptual design of a building with columns and shear walls 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…

AIM: Concept on positioning of Columns 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: 1.Symmertry Having…

AIM: Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom Questions: Ln , Mn and Γn for each of the five modes are to be computed from Equations below. Also, calculate the effective modal mass Mn* and the modal mass participating ratio for the 5 modes. The mass matrix will be required to evaluate…

AIM: Structural dynamics 1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures Ans:  Static Analysis Load is constant with respect to time Static problem has only one respose i.e. Displacement Static problem has only one solution Generally it is simple analysis The response can…

AIM: Identification of Cracks 1) What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. a) Ans: This crack will be formed due to the flexural failure of a beam. The flexural strength, known as modulus of rupture, bend strength, or fracture strength, is a material…

AIM: Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo 1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Procedure: Steps: First open the revit software Create a new file using architectural template Now…

AIM: Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT 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…

AIM: Structural analysis of a buidling using Robot Structural Analysis 1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings. Ans: The HVAC system modeling implies to the modeling of building, indoor, outdoor, and air handling unit (AHU) equipments.The HVAC full form is Heating, Ventilation,…

AIM: Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT 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 Ans: …

AIM: Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT 1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project Procedure: Steps: Open a revit file using architectural template. Now make grids using grid option uder datum toolbar in architecture tab Goto project…

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 nonbuilding structures.  Building Codes or Standards essential for the modelling in revit because:- The…

AIM: 3D Creation of Celing, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT 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: Creating Walls, Partition walls and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT 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…

AIM: Creating Levels, Grids, Layout and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT 1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Ans:  BIM (Building information modelling) is one of the more promising developments in the architecture, engineering, and construction…

AIM: Introduction to REVIT concepts 1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Procedure: Open Revit Software in the computer Click on the file menu Now click on the new option from the list A window of new project opens…

AIM: Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with Following Drawing i) Architectural Drawing (Floor plan, Elevations and sections) ii) Structural Drawing (Column,Beam and Footing Plan) Procedure: Step 1 : Setting units and limits Use un command and set units to mm  Use limits command to give limits…

1) AIM: Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given Procedure: Steps: Open Autocad in imperial system Use line command to create plan with 9" wall thickness Use rec commad to create plan for windows Use boundry command to give the surface to walls Extrude the walls at a height of 10'10"…

AIM: Creating various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad 1) Figure : 3D Furniture Procedure: Steps: Open a new drawing in imperial settings Now change the workspace to 3D modelling Use line command  Specify first point Specify next point - @0,0,2'6"…

1) AIM: Create a layout of the Plan and Section A of the project in Challenges 7, using the template Tutorial-mArch.dwt in a scale  Procedure: Steps: Open the Week 7 Drawing Open a new drawing Use xref commad to xref the week 7 drawing in the new one Now bind the drawing and explode Now goto layout tab Use Layout…

AIM: Creating Kitchen layout, Hatching of Architectural elements and sectional view of an Industrial Building in AutoCad 1) Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern and use blocks wherever required Procedure: Steps: Use rectangle command to create a rectangle of dimension 4230 x 3200 Use offst…

AIM: Creating Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of standard drawing templates using AutoCad 1) Create templates named: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock  Procedure: Step 1: Creating custom 1 titleblock Use line command to draw lines Use mtext command to provide text Use the properties…

AIM: Create the Plan and Sections using proper dimension techniques and dimension styles to document the project. Command used: Units coomand Line  Offset 1) Figure :- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor plan   Procedure: Steps: Use Units commad to set units to mm Use xline command to make grid line at x and y axis…

1) AIM: Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe Procedure: Step 1: Front Elevation Type 'un' and set the units to 'mm'  Use rectangle command and create a rectangle of  length = 2800 width = 2600 From the bottom horizontal line take an offset of 100 and then from that line again an offset of 2000 and…

1) AIM:  Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Procedure: Steps: Type 'L' in the command line and create table (Height - 20' & Width - 70') Type 'st' in the command and define text style Font name - Cambria Height - 10" Now use the mtext command and type the given text For Diameter symbol type…

AIM: Creating a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet and Utility room plan using AutoCad Command Used: Xline (Vertical and horizontal) Trim Offset Extend Fillet Sketch 1: Residence Plan Procedure: Step 1: Inserting layers Create 5 layers named Walls Dimensions Doors Stairs  Text Windows Extent Assign different Colors…

AIM: Drafting of various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad Figure:1 Procedure: Steps: Type 'L' in the command box and press enter Specify first point: 1,1 Specify next point: @3<0 Specify next point: @2.12<45 Specify next point: @2.83<135 Specify next point: @2<180 type close Type 'C' in the…

AIM: Creating a Floor plan, footing detail and isometric view using AutoCAD. Part I: C.S. of Load Bearing wall over Spread Footing     Procedure: Step 1: Type 'rec' in the command box and press enter specify the first corner point of rectangle (1.5,0.2) Click D for dimensions specify length = 0.9 specify width…

AIM: a) To create geometries from P1 to P2 using all coordinates system method and P3 to P10 using any one Coordinate method. b) To draw the profile and trusses using any coordinate system method. The dimensions are there for reference. INTRODUCTION: Before going to the drawing, we should know about the coordinates systems:…

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. PROCEDURE: Sketch of Ground Floor Plan: Dimensions of Ground Floor: Living Room 6.4m X 3.5m Master Bed Room 4m X  4.5m Pooja…

AIM: To Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash & M50 grade concrete without Fly ash INTRODUCTION: Concrete mix design is the method to find the mix proportion of cement, sand and aggregates for concrete to achieve the target strength in structures, therefore concrete mix design can be…