Creating a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet and Utility room plan using AutoCad

CHALLENGE 1

Residence Plan: Sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure 1. Consider all dimensions as
reference to sketch the unit plan. Also the text in the layout are only for reference. Assume the missing
dimensions. Also, refer the schedule for size of the doors.

AIM- To draw a layout of a residence and schedule for size of the doors.

INTRODUCTION-

Layout plan-

• Layout plan is the physical arrangement of all building components as per ones need or vaastu shastra.
• Layout planning is deciding on the best physical arrangement of all resources that consume space within a facility.
• Layout plan of building gives the locations of the rooms arranged.
• Layout plan of building is used to have idea about all the dimensions at floor level.
• Layout plan of 43'6.5" X 25' containing rooms- 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, living, 2 toilet blocks, staircase and parking area.
• Internal wall thickness= 4.5"
• External wall thickness= 9"
• Staircase- Rise=6" and Trade= 1'

AutoCAD-

• AutoCAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. 
• AutoCAD is software developed by the company Autodesk.
• It allows you to draw and edit digital 2D and 3D designs more quickly and easily than you could by hand.
• This software is used for designing and drafting.
• It is used for a number of applications like creating blueprints for buildings, bridges, etc.
• AutoCAD is 2D and 3D computer aided drafting software application.
• AutoCAD software saves a huge time, saving time is equal to earn more income by more output, It is a simple enough software with the real user friendly interface, It is easy to grasp and it can provide you the basic exposure, It is very beneficial in designing 3D.
• Civil engineers design, construct, supervise, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systems, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
• commands in autoCAD-
  • Line- Start the Line command by clicking the Line button on the Draw panel on the Ribbon, or by entering L and then pressing Enter. Draw line segments by picking several random points. Terminate the command by pressing Enter, Esc, or the spacebar. Press Enter or the spacebar to repeat the Line command.
  • Circle- To draw a circle with AutoCAD, enter the CIRCLE command and With this option, you first click where you want the center point of the circle to be, then move the pointing device to establish the perimeter of the circle.
  • Dimensions- You can select objects or points on objects to dimension, and then click to place the dimension line. When you hover over an object, the DIM command automatically generates a preview of a suitable dimension type to use. Supported dimension types include vertical, horizontal, and aligned linear dimensions.
  • Text- Select text command from the Annotation menu of the Home tab of this software. We have two types of text command in auto cad. One is Multiline text, and the other is Single line text. You can use any one of the text commands according to your requirement.
  • Fillet- Select the Fillet command from the ribbon panel, Or Type F on the command line or command prompt and press Enter. then Select the first object,Type R or Radius. Enter. Then Specify the radius of the Fillet and press Enter and Select the second object.
  • Trim- Click Home tab Modify panel Trim. Find. Select the objects to serve as cutting edges. Press Enter when you finish selecting the cutting edges. Select the objects to trim and press Enter a second time when you finish selecting the objects to trim.
  • Offset- We can offset any object through a point or at a specified distance. We can create as many parallel lines and curves with the help of the offset command. 

PROCEDURE- 

Step 1-

• Type units in command line and then select length type as engineering and precision as 0'-0.0"
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Step 2-

• Select line command from draw tool bar or Start the Line command by clicking the Line button on the Draw panel on the Ribbon, or by entering L and then pressing Enter.
• Draw lines by entering the distances gives by using direct distance entry system.
• Terminate the command by pressing Enter, Esc, or the spacebar. Press Enter or the spacebar to repeat the Line command.
• Staircase details- trade 1' and rise 6"
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Step 3-

• Now trim all the unwanted lines from layout plan.
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Step 3-

• Now place doors at positions.
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Step 4-

• Give all the dimensions and names to the layout plan.
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Step 5-

• Now make schedule of doors.
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Step 6- Result

CHALLENGE 2

Sketch the seating plan for an outdoor canopy. Assume the dimensions for the seating. Also, consider
the dimensions in mm.

AIM- To draw seating plan for outdoor canopy.

INTRODUCTION-

• Canopy- A canopy is a decorated cover, often made of cloth, which is placed above something such as a bed or a seat.
• Outdoor seating canopy- An outdoor arrangement of seating under a canopy.
• Table size 452 mm and canopy size 1398 mm .

AutoCAD-

• AutoCAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. 
• AutoCAD is software developed by the company Autodesk.
• It allows you to draw and edit digital 2D and 3D designs more quickly and easily than you could by hand.
• This software is used for designing and drafting.
• It is used for a number of applications like creating blueprints for buildings, bridges, etc.
• AutoCAD is 2D and 3D computer aided drafting software application.
• AutoCAD software saves a huge time, saving time is equal to earn more income by more output, It is a simple enough software with the real user friendly interface, It is easy to grasp and it can provide you the basic exposure, It is very beneficial in designing 3D.
• Civil engineers design, construct, supervise, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systems, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
• commands in autoCAD-
  
  • Circle- To draw a circle with AutoCAD, enter the CIRCLE command and With this option, you first click where you want the center point of the circle to be, then move the pointing device to establish the perimeter of the circle.
  • Dimensions- You can select objects or points on objects to dimension, and then click to place the dimension line. When you hover over an object, the DIM command automatically generates a preview of a suitable dimension type to use. Supported dimension types include vertical, horizontal, and aligned linear dimensions.
  • Text- Select text command from the Annotation menu of the Home tab of this software. We have two types of text command in auto cad. One is Multiline text, and the other is Single line text. You can use any one of the text commands according to your requirement. 
  • Block- Go on view tab > palettes > design center > en-us folder > design center > home space planner > Block > chairSelect required block and enter block.And then copy block.

PROCEDURE-

Step 1-

• Type units in command line. Then select length type as decimal precision as 0.00 and insertion scale as milimeters and press ok.
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Step 2-

• Select circle command and draw circle. 
• Circle- To draw a circle with AutoCAD, enter the CIRCLE command and With this option, you first click where you want the center point of the circle to be, then move the pointing device to establish the perimeter of the circle.
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Step 3-

• Go on view tab > palettes > design center > en-us folder > design center > home space planner > Block > chair
• Select required block and enter block.
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Step 4

• And then copy block to creat outdoor seating canopy.
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CHALLENGE 3

Sketch the part plan for the toilets and utilities room. Consider the outer wall thickness as 300mm and inner wall thickness as 150mm. Also, assume the missing dimension, Texts, dimensions, and hatches are only for references. Also, symbols for toilets and w/c are also for references.

AIM- To draw detailed plan of toilet and utility room.

INTRODUCTION-

• Detailed plan showing the details of toilet fixtures and utility room.
• Toilet of 1900x1700 mm size and utility room of 1900x2100 mm.
• Internal wall thickness- 150mm
• External wall thickness- 300mm
• One can add fixtures directly from autoCAD design center. 

AutoCAD-

• AutoCAD stands for Computer-Aided Design. 
• AutoCAD is software developed by the company Autodesk.
• It allows you to draw and edit digital 2D and 3D designs more quickly and easily than you could by hand.
• This software is used for designing and drafting.
• It is used for a number of applications like creating blueprints for buildings, bridges, etc.
• AutoCAD is 2D and 3D computer aided drafting software application.
• AutoCAD software saves a huge time, saving time is equal to earn more income by more output, It is a simple enough software with the real user friendly interface, It is easy to grasp and it can provide you the basic exposure, It is very beneficial in designing 3D.
• Civil engineers design, construct, supervise, operate, and maintain large construction projects and systems, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.

• commands in autoCAD-
  • Line- Start the Line command by clicking the Line button on the Draw panel on the Ribbon, or by entering L and then pressing Enter. Draw line segments by picking several random points. Terminate the command by pressing Enter, Esc, or the spacebar. Press Enter or the spacebar to repeat the Line command.
  • Dimensions- You can select objects or points on objects to dimension, and then click to place the dimension line. When you hover over an object, the DIM command automatically generates a preview of a suitable dimension type to use. Supported dimension types include vertical, horizontal, and aligned linear dimensions.
  • Text- Select text command from the Annotation menu of the Home tab of this software. We have two types of text command in auto cad. One is Multiline text, and the other is Single line text. You can use any one of the text commands according to your requirement.
  • Trim- Click Home tab Modify panel Trim. Find. Select the objects to serve as cutting edges. Press Enter when you finish selecting the cutting edges. Select the objects to trim and press Enter a second time when you finish selecting the objects to trim.
  • Offset- We can offset any object through a point or at a specified distance. We can create as many parallel lines and curves with the help of the offset command. 
  • Block- Go on view tab > palettes > design center > en-us folder > design center > home space planner > Block > chairSelect required block and enter block.And then copy block.

PROCEDURE-

Step 1-

• Type units in command line. Then select length type as decimal precision as 0.00 and insertion scale as milimeters and press ok.
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Step 2-

• Select line command and draw lines by direct distance entry method.
• Line- Start the Line command by clicking the Line button on the Draw panel on the Ribbon, or by entering L and then pressing Enter. Draw line segments by picking several random points. Terminate the command by pressing Enter, Esc, or the spacebar. Press Enter or the spacebar to repeat the Line command.
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Step 2-

• Now place openings.
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Step 3-

• Give all dimensions to plan.
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Step 4-

• Go on view tab > palettes > design center > en-us folder > design center > home space planner > Block > chair
• Select required block and enter block.
• And then copy block to create top of toilet and basin.
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RESULT-

All the given figures are drawn.