Creating Walls, Partition walls and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT

                                                                                PROJECT 2 Design & Analysis of a Hostel…

TASK 1: 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 analyze and design the isolated footing from the week 11 challenge on SAFE To verify the size, depth, and steel provided as per…

Design of Shallow Foundation (Isolated Footings) TASK: 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…

STRUCTURAL MODELING USING ETABS   TASK: 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…

ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF RCC SHEAR WALLS IN THE MODEL USING ETABS   TASK:  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…

REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF COLUMNS IN ETABS 2018   TASK:  The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design of 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…

REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF BEAMS IN ETABS OUTPUT   TASK:  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 on the 1st floor.      …

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT STOREY BUILDINGS FOR SEISMIC FORCES   AIM: To model the buildings from A to K as per the details given below:    To carry out a comparative study of these buildings for seismic forces.   INTRODUCTION: Every building has a number of natural frequencies at which it offers…

MODELLING OF 25 STOREY BUILDING WITH THE SPECIFIED PROPERTIES USING ETABS 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.…

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A BUILDING WITH COLUMNS AND SHEAR WALLS   TASK 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…

AIM: To understand the concept of the positioning of Columns TASK 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. Solution:…

Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom TASK: 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…

AIM: Calculation of Stiffness in Structural elements TASK 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   SOLUTION: Here, the degree of freedom is 3 hence the size of the stiffness…

AIM: Identification of Cracks  INTRODUCTION: There are two types of failure modes in reinforced concrete beams: flexural failure and shear failure. The former occurs when the imposed load exceeds the flexural capacity of the beam's materials, whereas the latter occurs due to a lack of shear resistance between the…

AIM: Usage of Navigation tool, Time liner, and Clash Detection test using Naviswork    INTRODUCTION: Navisworks allows users to open and combine 3D models, navigate around them in real-time and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances…

AIM: Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of a Sinusoidal curve and a parametric stadium using Dynamo.   INTRODUCTION: Dynamo is an open-source visual programming language for Revit, written by designers and construction professionals. It is a programming language that allows us to type lines of code; while…

AIM: Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT   INTRODUCTION: Revit is a database-driven 3D modeling software that encompasses information in every element. Using this information-rich model (BIM) we can leverage the data in these elements for a great number of goals. We will be looking…

AIM: Structural analysis of a building using Robot Structural Analysis INTRODUCTION: Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool, which can be used by more than one person working on a new project. This is an important feature in collaboration within a project, between projects, and with other users, firms,…

AIM: Creating Architectural and Structural models with 3D rendering using REVIT INTRODUCTION: Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool, which can be used by more than one person working on a new project. This is an important feature in collaboration within a project, between projects, and with other…

AlM: To understand the usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT INTRODUCTION: Revit provides several different ways to collaborate with team members who are also using the software. We can link multiple Revit models together, allowing team members to work in context. Through work sharing, users on the same local area network…

AIM: Introduction to Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project TASK 1: Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit?   Building codes or standards are widely referred to and used by state/local bodies regulating development and…

AIM: To create a 3D Ceiling, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view, and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this task is to understand in-depth about creating a ceiling, Roof to a building. To create the Architectural, Structural plans,…

AIM: To create Walls, Partition Walls, and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this challenge is to gain knowledge to perform the following tasks like the creation of interior and exterior walls and floors, adding components, placing levels, etc. The various tools which are…

AIM: To Create Levels, Grids, Layout, and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT INTRODUCTION: Revit is BIM software that brings all architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines into a unified modeling environment, driving more efficient and cost-effective projects. The main objective of this…

AIM: Introduction to REVIT concepts. INTRODUCTION: Revit is BIM software that brings all architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines into a unified modeling environment, driving more efficient and cost-effective projects. The main objective of this challenge is to understand the overall layout and various tools…

AIM:- Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad INTRODUCTION:-  The plan is created in AutoCAD 3D using Layer, 3Dorbit, Slice, 3Drotate, Extrude, Material browser, Region, Boundary, Line, Offset, Pline, Trim, Rectangle tools, the dimensions, and text are provided with the use of layers. The…

AIM:- To Create 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD   1) 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation    Procedure: Draw the plan in the top view. With line, command draws a line of 10'9" vertically and horizontally such that an L-shape wall is formed. Offset 9" lines…

AIM:- To Create various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad. 1) 3D Furniture element Procedure: Open Auto CAD, select imperial as the units are in feet and inches. Got to units command and set it to engineering so that feet inches can be inserted. Create a box by…

AIM:- To Create Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad INTRODUCTION:- The main objective of this challenge is to create Multiple viewports in AutoCad using various commands and tools. These tools will be understood by creating Various geometries. 1) Create a layout of the Plan and Section…

AIM:- To Create Kitchen layout, Hatching of Architectural elements and sectional view of an Industrial Building in AutoCad INTRODUCTION:- The main objective of this challenge is to get in touch with various tools in AutoCad like LINE, RECTANG, OFFSET, EXTEND, TRIM, CIRCLE, MIRROR, ROTATE, ARRAY, COPY, MOVE, ARC, PLINE,…

AIM:- To Create Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation standard drawing templates using AutoCad INTRODUCTION:- Drawing template files are drawings that store styles, settings, layers, and layouts in a drawing including title blocks. When you create a new drawing based on a drawing template, the new drawing…

AIM:- To draw architectural Drawings (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) & Structural drawings (Column, Beam, Footing Plan) of a residential building of plot Size 60’x20’ facing East using AutoCad INTRODUCTION:- The plan is created in AutoCAD using primarily the XLine and Line tools,…

AIM:- To Create a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad INTRODUCTION:- The plan is created in AutoCAD using primarily the XLine and Line tools, the dimensions and text are provided with the use of layers. The procedure of drawing is explained in detail with diagrams of each step and the final…

AIM:- To Create a Wardrobe detailed drawing, Floor Plan, Kitchen Layout, and Column Detail using AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION:- The Wardrobe detailed drawing is created in AutoCAD using primarily the Line tool and after sketching, the dimensions and text are provided with the use of layers. The procedure of drawing is explained…

AIM:-  To create Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCAD PART 1: Creating a column schedule   Procedure: Command: RECRECTANGSpecify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]: 0,0Specify other corner point or [Area/Dimensions/Rotation]: @60',20' Command: EXPLODESelect objects:…

AIM:-  To create a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet and Utility room plan using AutoCad. INTRODUCTION:- The main objective of this challenge is to get in touch with various tools in AutoCad like rectangle, polylines, circle, arc modification tools like copy, move, offset, mirror, trim, fillet. These tools…

AIM:-  To create the various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION:- The main objective of this challenge is to get in touch with various tools in AutoCad like rectangle, polylines, modification tools like copy, move, offset, Chamfer, Fillet, Mirror, Trim. These tools will be understood by…

AIM:-  To create a Floor plan, Footing details and isometric view using AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION:- The main objective of this challenge is to get in touch with various tools in AutoCad like rectangle, polylines, modification tools like copy, move, offset. These tools will be understood by creating load bearing wall over…

AIM:-  To create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods, using the Line tool to create the geometries. INTRODUCTION:- The main objective of this challenge is to gain knowledge about how to plot lines using the various coordinate systems available. The challenge is divided into four parts…

AIM:- To plan a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra and calculate the individual corresponding loads coming on it as per IS codes. OBJECTIVE:- To plan a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vastu Shastra To study the plan of building as per Vastu Shastra  To list down the names of the structural…

AIM:-  1)To calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with Fly ash  2) To calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M50 grade concrete without Fly ash. INTRODUCTION:-  Concrete is a multipurpose and globally recognised construction material. To produce a good quality concrete the ingredients should…