Creating Levels, Grids, Layout and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT

 Aim:  To carryout modelling, analysis, design and preparation of construction drawings of a G+3 RCC hostel building situated in Guwahati Assam.   Procedure: Open the ETABS software and then provide the required information to create grids and stories as shown below.                                              Next define…

 1)  Aim: To Analyze and design the isolated footing from week 11 challenge on SAFE and verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations.    PROCEDURE:  Open SAFE Application and click on New Model                        …

 Aim:  To design a square footing for a column of size 400x400 using the information given in the question: The compression axial load for the load combination of (1.5 DL + 1.5 LL) = 2000 KN. The safe soil bearing capacity = 150 KN/m2 at a depth of 2 metres below E.G.L. Grade of concrete = M25  Procedure:              …

 Aim: To conceptualize a framing plan layout and then to model the given G+7 building situated in zone 5 in Etabs software. To develop the structural model that comply with provisions of both IS 1893 and IS 13920. To run the modal response spectrum analysis and to check analysis results of the ETABS model for…

 Aim: To run the anlaysis and to design the RCC Shear walls for the given ETABS model. To extract the values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing ratio from the design results obtained. To provide the cross sectional steel arrangement of shear wall from its case up to terrace, in compliance…

      Aim:      To design the RCC moment resisting frame, to run the analysis of the given ETABS file and to provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns (3A and 3B) from foundation to the terrace level.     Introduction:     The reinforcement detailing of columns consists of carrying out the design…

Aim:         To carryout analysis of the given Etabs model and to design the RCC moment resisting frame, to provide the detailing of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for two continuous beams and also to provide the reasons of failure of middle span along grid A. Introduction: In this challenge two…

    Aim: To model the buildings from A to K as per the details given in the challenge:                To to carry out a comparative study of these buildings for seismic forces.      In this project we need to find out the effects of various parameters on…

1)     AIM:      To 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:    …

1)      Aim:       To compare the three alternative arrangements provided in the question, taking into account the restraint of floor shrinkage, the lateral stiffness and the torsional with respect to the vertical axis, the vertical reinforcement required for the same total flexural capacity…

1)    AIM:    To comment on the layout of the framing plan concerning earthquake resistance in the two horizontal directions X or Y.              PROCEDURE: Observation of the given framing plan with respect to Symmetry in X-direction: If we draw a line on the framing…

1)    AIM: To calculate Ln , Mn and Γn for each of the five modes and the effective modal mass Mn* and the modal mass participating ratio for the 5 modes using the equation given below:           To obtain the base shear for each of the 5 modes of vibration…

1)       AIM:       To observe the given situations of various modes of failure and to comment on them if the damages are repairable or not.       PROCEDURE:       a)                 OBSERVATIONS: We can see that…

   Aim:     To model and design a proposed Pre Engineered Building Warehouse (Rigid frame structure) using STAAD.Pro with the following technical specifications.    Procedure: Plan view, elevation views of the Pre Engineered Building are as shown below.                                                       We have to model…

1)     AIM:     To design Isolated Footing using STAAD Foundation for the given data:-     Size of column : 300 mmx 450 mm     Axial load : 1500 KN     Moment MuMu : 150 KNm ( Reversible)     SBC of soil  : 200 KN/m2m2 at a depth of 1 m from…

1)      AIM:     To detemine the friction load on the axis and friction force if there is TEFLON pad between shoe and pipe support.      Procedure :      Friction factor and friction load on piping: Materials Friction Factor Steel to Steel 0.3 Teflon to Steel 0.1  …

1)    AIM:     To calculate the total number of purlins and girts required for the building with following inputs:      Rafter span = 50 m      Bay spacing = 8 m      Roof slope = 1 in 10      Height of column = 12 m      Brick…

1)     AIM:     To design a 3 hinged pitched roof frame of a steel building.     PROCEDURE : Open a new Staad file. Make the outline of the roof frame by creating nodes at coordinates respective to the give lengths and then add beams connecting them.         …

1)     AIM:     To apply the following loads for the already modelled structure from previous week. Form a Load case as DL for Dead Load Apply Self weight Apply member load of 3 kN/m on the rafter Apply member load of 6 kN/m on the secondary beams Apply point load of 20 kN at node intersecting inclined…

1)       AIM :      To model a structure in the staad with the following details : Bay spacing 5 m Span of Truss 30 m Shape of Truss – Pratt Truss Slope of truss 20 degree Height of the column 15 m Floor Beams at 5 m from base Secondary beams at 1.5 c/c Length of the building 50…

   AIM : To design a Main Frame with Lean (Grid 2) & Gable Frame without Lean (Grid 15) of proposed coil center with the given data    PROCEDURE:  From the attached CAD file, proposed coil center sectional view is as shown in below figure.           According to …

3)     AIM:     To draw the load path and also to identify the Axial force type in different type of bracing system below to resist horizontal shear & gravity load     PROCEDURE:                                …

 1)      AIM:      To check the adequacy of plate girder so that it can carry a factored shear force of 1000 KN      PROCEDURE:                             RESULT:     Since, the web shear…

1)     AIM :     To classify the given sections of following beam shapes to plastic, semi compact or slender ISMB 500 ISMC 200 PG 1300 x 450 x 20 x 12     PROCEDURE :                             RESULT :    …

  1)      AIM:      To Calculate effective length factor of columns in following cases              PROCEDURE:              RESULT:    Effective length factor for the given cases are :    a) …

1)     AIM:      To Calculate the net section area for the tension member as shown in Figure below     PROCEDURE:                                       RESULT:     Hence the net…

1)     AIM:     To find out the most efficient truss in carrying gravity loads among truss A and truss B     EXPLANATION: So the given trusses are observed to be pratt truss and howe truss respectively        PRATT TRUSS: In this type of truss, the diagonal members are…

1)      AIM:      To 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      PROCEDURE: First install the Navisworks 3D…

1)     AIM:     To create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve using Dynamo.     PROCEDURE: Open a new architectural template file         Go to manage tab and select dynamo option          Dynamo…

1)     AIM:     To 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) The HVAC stands for is Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning with respect to building structures. Basically, HVAC means the various systems and types used for moving air between different indoor and outdoor spaces. In addition to that, HVAC also offers heating and cooling in all types of buildings. HVAC systems…

1)     AIM:     To choose any one of the structure for designing and modelling out of the following:     a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment     b. Office Buildings     c. School     RESULT:     I've chosen MULTI- UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT  …

1)    AIM:    To open an architectural template and then to use the manage tab to set project base point and project shared coordinates.    PROCEDURE: Open Revit  Open a new architectural template in Revit       Save the file to a destined location Go to architectural tab…

1) The main purpose of building codes is to protect the public from mistakes done during the construction and design stage. Building codes are important because they ensure that contractors , architects and civil engineers are making their structures as safe as posiible before the residents start living. Safety and well…

1)    AIM:    To model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level    PROCEDURE:    STEP 1: Open revit  Open previous project that you're working on             STEP 2: Click on architecture tab > ceiling…

1)    AIM: To create floor layout for the week 2 project    PROCEDURE:    STEP 1: Open revit Open week 2 project    STEP 2: Click on architecture tab > Floor Property browser > edit type> change floor           STEP 3: Click on structural material…

1)      BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a 3D model based process that gives architecture, structural, construction proffesionals an insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, manage and construct buildings. It is a methodology by which a team of architects, engineers and contractors…

1) AIM: To create a new project (Strutural/ Architectural/ Construction template) and name the project appropriately.     PROCEDURE:      STEP 1: (Open a new file)       Open Revit software          Now click on NEW     …