Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo

In this project, participants will get to experience the entire design process from modeling, 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 – Hostel block…

Model the isolated footing provided in the week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyze and design it to verify the size, depth, and steel provided as per calculations. AIM: To model the isolated footing provided in the week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyze and design it to verify the size, depth, and steel provided as per calculations.…

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 meters below E.G.L. Participants are free to go for either a tapered or stepped footing. Besides the total axial load, also…

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 model the building in Etabs. The following architectural drawings have been provided:…

The etabs file for a G+6 building is provided. Run the analysis and design of the RCC shear walls (shown 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 values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length, and shear…

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 of the RCC Moment ResistingFrame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams in the 1st floor.        …

AIM: To have a comparative study on – Factors influencing the dynamic characteristics of a building Factors influencing the Natural Period of a building Factors influencing the Mode shape of oscillations Procedure: Create the models of buildings A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J & K which are given below. Assume the…

Challenge 6 – ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building 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 …

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…

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: AIM: To explain the aspects of symmetry, redundancy, and bi-directional…

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. AIM: To Calculate the base shear of the 5-storey building. Procedure:…

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   AIM: To compute lateral stiffness of the one-story frame with the given details.                …

What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figures below? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. a). This crack is formed at the beam-column joint due to the Flexural failure of the beam. Flexural strength, also known as modulus of rupture, or bend strength, or transverse rupture strength is…

Develop general arrangements for the RC office building. Analyze and design the building as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer to the attached plan and elevation. The building to be designed for dead, live, wind, and seismic loading. Report of each member to be generated and extract drawings for structural…

1. Generate a report for the steel building design from challenges 1 – 6 along with the loading summary AIM: To Generate a report for the steel building design from challenges 1 – 6 along with the loading summary. Tools Used: File, Show Report, Reports. Procedure: Step1: Open the file which had created from…

Design the slab and foundation of the model. Outline the thought process for designing of the elements (column, beam, slab, and foundations) AIM: To design the slab and foundation of the model and outline the thought process for designing of the elements (column, beam, slab, and foundations) Tools Used: Design, settings,…

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 export the architectural and structural file to Navisworks cache file. Tools Used: File, Export, NWC Procedure:…

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 sinusoidal points and curve and to a surface too using dynamo Tools Used: Revit, dynamo. Procedure: Step1: In a new Revit file and open a Dynamo using manage tab. Step2: Then a new screen will be…

1) Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below            a. Using a 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 the modeling of buildings? ANS. 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 both residential and commercial buildings.…

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:  I want to build a multi-unit residential apartment from the above given three structures.…

Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project AIM: To open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project- Tools Used: Architectural Template, Manage tab, Grids. Procedure:…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit? ANS: BUILDING CODES:  These are collections of rules adopted by a governing body that regulates the construction of structures. The main purpose of building codes is to provide minimum standards to protect the public…

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: To model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level. Tools Used: open, ceiling, project browser, save. Procedure: Step1:…

1) Use the project file created from Week 2. Use it for this assignment. Based on your layout from week 2, using the floor tool under the architecture tab and select the floor with appropriate material and thickness using the property browser to create a layout in the Ground floor level. Align the floor plan with grids…

What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and the benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. ANS. Bim: BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the foundation of digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. BIM is used for creating…

From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template) and name the project appropriately. AIM: To create a new project with an architectural template from the file menu. Tools used: Revit software File menu Procedure: First open Revit software and create a new project using File…

Based on the analysis design RC column and beam. ANS AIM: To design RC column and beam based on the analysis. Tools Used: Review Check Member Interactive Design Procedure: Step1: First of all, open the previously completed file. Step2: Validate the model and check for errors. If any errors occurred rectify them. Step3:…

Generate seismic loading-based IS codal provisions and zone II. Any other data you can assume and input accordingly ANS AIM: To generate seismic loading-based IS codal provisions. Tools Used: Load Cases Seismic Load Seismic Wizard Procedure: Step1: First open the previously saved file and click on the load tab and click…

 Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab thickness as per the design Brick wall load Roofing load ANS AIM: To calculate the dead load base on the IS code and apply on the Structure. Tools Used: Excel sheet Load cases Loads Area load Full UDL Procedure:…

  Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND Column 50mm 40mm Beam 30mm 25mm Slab 30mm 25mm Pilecap 75mm   Foundation 50mm     AIM: To set up a model for RC building design and based on given parameters. Procedure: Step1:…

Project 1: Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer to the attached plan and elevation. Provide bracings and moment connection for lateral stability.  Consider dead, live, equipment, and wind loading. Consider the brick wall loading for 150mm thick…

1.ANS. Summarize study for the bending moment, shear force, and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model. Bending Moment: A Bending Moment (BM) is a measure of the bending effect that can occur when an external force (or moment) is applied to a structural element. This concept is important in structural engineering as…

1.ANS. AIM: To Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39m/s Terrain category 2 Procedure: First, we want to calculate wind load in an excel sheet Using is 875 part3 codebook we are considering some values to calculate wind load Now let us assign some…

1. ANS. AIM:  To Calculate and applying dead load in design report based on IS code on the model. Finishes of 50mm Slab as per design Brick wall 150mm thickness Roofing load based on purlin size Ceiling loading 0f 0.3KN per sq m DEAD LOAD CALCULATION: Slab load = calculated by software itself. Finishes loading = thickness…

1. ANS. AIM: Creation of beam properties for the First floor and modeling the beams on First Floor. Procedure: Step1: Open the previous week's file. Then in the home tab create new manage property sets required for first floor beams. Step2: After the Creation of properties go to the model tab and click on Steel Beams.…

1.ANS. AIM: Creating column properties for different types of pedestal members and modeling the columns in the grids created. PROCEDURE: Step1: After creating the grids we have to model columns. Before that, we have to define the properties of columns or pedestals.  Step2: To create properties we have to go to manage…

1. Answer:      AIM: To tell about the access and the usage of the following: Project Workspace Scene Content Create two scene views Loading drop list   Properties windows Procedure: (a) Project Workspace: This is the main part which we are using to control all the things in for the project. We…