INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this whole challenge is to create a project file of any desired type from school, residential, or office buildings. The students need to create whole a structural file, an architectural file, and a construction file of the whole project. This whole project will include all the things…
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Reinforcement detailing of Columns from ETABS output
AIM: Reinforcement detailing of columns in Etabs 2018. GIVEN DATA: The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design of the RCC Moment Resisting Frame. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS: The following challenge deals specifically with two columns at the following grid intersections.…
21 Jun 2022 11:04 AM IST
Reinforcement Detailing of Beams from ETABS output
Challenge 7 – Detailed design of concrete buildings -1 Aim: Detailed design of beams in Etabs 2018.The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design of the RCC Moment ResistingFrame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams on the 1st floor. …
20 Jun 2022 11:19 AM IST
Project 1_Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces
AIM: To create 10 different models in the ETABS software and assess them on the following points: Factors influencing the dynamic characteristics of a building Factors influencing the Natural Period of a building Factors influencing the Mode shape of oscillations SPECIFICATIONS GIVEN IN THE QUESTION:…
14 Jun 2022 11:46 AM IST
Modelling of 25 storey building with the specified properties using ETABS
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. GIVEN DATA: Structural Element Sizes Beams: 300 × 400 mm …
10 Jun 2022 11:32 AM IST
Conceptual design of a building with columns and shear walls
Question 1:The building shown, 20 × 35 m in the 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…
08 Jun 2022 06:43 AM IST
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, bi-directional stiffness, and ductility. Answer 1: Symmetry: Along X-Axis: The plan is mirrored plan when the…
06 Jun 2022 06:40 PM IST
Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom
Question 1: 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. The fundamental period of vibration (T1 = 2 seconds) and…
06 Jun 2022 05:23 AM IST
Calculation of Stiffness in Structural elements
Question 1: 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 Answer: In the above-given diagram, three different deflections can be seen on the 2D frame. U1 is a horizontal deflection…
30 May 2022 04:10 PM IST
Identification of Cracks
Question 1: a) b) c) What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate Answer: a) Observation: Concrete seems crushed and RCC is exposed to the air in the picture. The failure seems to reach very deep into the structure. Even though the…
28 May 2022 01:28 PM IST
Usage of Navigation tool , Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork
AIM_1: Use the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed by you in weeks 6 to 8. Export the Revit architecture and structure model to the Navisworks Cache file following the export settings discussed in class PROCEDURE: Go to the Revit file created in project 2. Go to the File option and select export. Then click…
28 May 2022 11:24 AM IST
Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo
AIM_1: Using Dynamo creates a set of sinusoidal points and creates a curve and creates a surface out of the curve. PROCEDURE: Open the Revit software. Go to the Manage tab. Click open the Dynamo software from it. Now create a new file in dynamo. Take 3 points using point by co-ordinates. Create 2 number sliders for assigning…
26 May 2022 08:30 AM IST
Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT
AIM_1: Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below ANSWER: The shortcut keys can be given as follows:- a. Using a 3D model create a section box: BX b. To create similar doors and…
23 May 2022 09:52 AM IST
Structural analysis of a buidling using Robot Structural Analysis
AIM_1: What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings Answer: HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC refers to the different systems used for moving air between indoor and outdoor areas, along with heating and cooling for both residential and commercial buildings.…
20 May 2022 06:20 PM IST
Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT
INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this whole challenge is to create a project file of any desired type from school, residential, or office buildings. The students need to create whole a structural file, an architectural file, and a construction file of the whole project. This whole project will include all the things…
17 May 2022 03:00 PM IST
Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT
INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this whole challenge is to get the students to familiarize themselves with the whole functionality of the collaboration tool given in the Revit software. This whole challenge is wholly and solely dedicated to the collaboration tool. This challenge teaches the students how to create a…
13 May 2022 04:57 AM IST
Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project
1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit? ANSWER: Building codes provide minimum standards for safety, health, and general welfare including structural integrity, mechanical integrity (including sanitation, water supply, light, and ventilation), means of egress,…
11 May 2022 09:12 AM IST
3D Creation of Celing, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT
AIM_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 INTRODUCTION: In the following question the student is asked to work on the main aim of creating a ceiling for the different floors of the building.…
08 May 2022 10:35 AM IST
Creating Walls, Partition walls and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT
AIM_1: Use the project file created from Week 2. Use it for this assignment. Based on your layout from week 2, use the floor tool under the architecture tab and select the floor with appropriate material and thickness using the property browser to create a layout on the Ground floor Level. Align the floor plan with grids…
04 May 2022 04:19 PM IST
Creating Levels, Grids, Layout and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT
AIM: Creating Levels, Grids, Layout, and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT INTRODUCTION: The main aim here of this challenge is to introduce the basic functions of the REVIT and also teach how to use GRIDS, LAYOUTS, LEVELS & thus create a model in the software. This challenge contains seven…
27 Apr 2022 11:19 AM IST
Introduction to REVIT concepts
AIM: Introduction to REVIT concepts INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this whole challenge is to give a brief introduction about each menu bar and panel and sections of the whole Revit 3D software and its concepts. Here there are in total of 13 questions given which are all regarding the different sections or menubars…
22 Apr 2022 02:58 PM IST
Project 2_Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad
AIM: To create a 3D model of the residential building with a rendered view. INTRODUCTION: The main aim of the following question is to create a 3D model of a residential building using the AutoCAD 3D software. The procedure for the same is given below. PROCEDURE: Create the plan of the building and convert…
14 Apr 2022 02:50 PM IST
Creating 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD
AIM_1: Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with the plan and elevation given. INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this challenge is to create a 3D isometric view of the building using the plan and elevation given in the question. The procedure for the same is given below. PROCEDURE: Create the plan of the building…
13 Apr 2022 08:32 AM IST
Creating various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad
AIM_1: Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions that are missing INTRODUCTION: In the following question, the main aim is to create a 3D furniture element. In this, commands like box, 3DPOLY, region, and subtract were used. Please refer to the below snips for more clarity.…
09 Apr 2022 06:07 PM IST
Creation of Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad
AIM_1: Create a layout of the Plan and Section A of the project in Challenges 7, using the template Tutorial-mArch.dwt in a scale as given in the Figure. Use the MV command to create the viewport of the size as shown in Figure. Also, use the ATTEDIT command to edit the information in the title block. Use A1 size for…
04 Apr 2022 08:43 AM IST
Creating Kitchen layout, Hatching of Architectural elements and sectional view of an Industrial Building in AutoCad
AIM_1: Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide a hatches pattern as shown. Also, use blocks wherever required. Provide appropriate dimensions in the plan. Assume the size of doors, appliances, and others as per the standards. INTRODUCTION: In the given question, the main aim is to make students aware of…
31 Mar 2022 05:16 PM IST
Creating Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of standard drawing templates using AutoCad
AIM_1: Create the templates as shown in the Figures. Take the size of the title block as per industry standards or you can assume it as per the size of the paper. Use text and attributes wherever required. After creating the title block you need to save it as a block with the names: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock,…
30 Mar 2022 11:25 AM IST
Project 1 _Creating an Architectural plan for the provided plot size and develop relevant basic structural drawings
AIM: To design and draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: Plot Size: 60’x20’(18.3m x6m) Orientation- Facing East Develop the following: Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) Structural Drawing (Column, Bean, Footing Plan) INTRODUCTION: A plot size…
28 Mar 2022 03:42 PM IST
Creating a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad
AIM: To create the Plan and Sections as shown in the Figures. Use proper dimension techniques and dimension styles to document the project. Assume the sizes of the doors and windows as per construction standards. Refer to sections for stair details if required. INTRODUCTION: This project comprises of three parts,…
21 Mar 2022 04:17 PM IST
Creating a Wardrobe detailed drawing, Floor Plan, Kitchen Layout and Column Detail using AutoCad
INTRODUCTION: The main purpose of this challenge is to be familiar with the annotation and dimensioning command and parallelly help the students to set his/her hand on working with the AutoCAD software. The commands like dtext, line, fillet, trim, extend, explode, circle, offset, mtext, dimensions, pttype, hatch,…
20 Mar 2022 07:57 AM IST
Creation of Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCad
AIM: Creation of Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCad INTRODUCTION: All the drawings asked in this question is made using commands like line, dtext, mtext, annotate, ds, fillet, trim, etc. The below drawings consists of a schedule for drawings, windows, columns, the information given in the sheets,…
17 Mar 2022 05:45 PM IST
Creating a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet and Utility room plan using AutoCad
AIM: Creating a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet, and Utility room plan using AutoCad INTRODUCTION: The following challenge is to check the skills of the student how accurately the student can use the layer properties and make the plan readable to the eyes. Here the commands like fillet, layer, layon, layoff, dimensions,…
15 Mar 2022 10:55 AM IST
Drafting of various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad
Aim: Drafting of various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCAD. Introduction: The various commands used in the following project are introduced over here: Circle: To draw Circle Line: To draw lines. Dimension: For linear, radius, or angular dimensions of the objects. Fillets: To make a curvature at…
14 Mar 2022 12:31 PM IST
Creating a Floor plan, Footing detail and Isometric view using AutoCad
Aim: To draw the sketch of the drawings as shown in the link and plot details of the footings. Also, plot a layout plan of a floor plan and isometric view as asked in the questions. Introduction: All the figures which are plotted below are done using the advance sheets and decimal type of units. The snaps of the intermittent…
12 Mar 2022 03:57 PM IST
Creation of geometries by Coordinate system methods using AutoCad
AIM: Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods. You need to use the Line tool to create the geometry. About: There are two coordinate systems in AutoCAD. World Coordinate System (WCS) and User Coordinate System (UCS) define the angle of the XY plane you are working…
04 Mar 2022 03:18 PM IST
Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and Calculation of Loads as per IS code
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 the members…
03 Mar 2022 09:36 AM IST
Project on Concrete Mix Design for various grades of Concrete
QUESTION 1: Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash. 1. AIM: To design Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT: To find out the proportions of each element used to design M35 grade concrete with fly ash. 3. GIVEN DATA: Grade of…
15 Feb 2022 09:51 AM IST