Creation of Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCad

Design a multi-storey Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows: Building floors G + 6 + R Plan dimension B = 25m, L = 16m Storey Height h = 3.5m Soil  Hard soil Use Residential Purpose Safe Bearing Capacity 180kN/m2 Maximum slab thickness…

I 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. Dead Load (IS 875: PART 1) Superimposed Dead Load (IS 875: PART 1) Live Load (IS 875: PART 2) Wind Load (IS 875: PART 3) Snow Load (IS 875: PART 4) Seismic Load (IS 1893: 2016)   2. What is One – Way slab? One way slab is a slab which is supported…

I 1. How will you assign Circular section to column? Go to properties> Define parameters Assign the circular shape of the column Provide a radius to the circular section   2. How will you assign Unit system to a .STD model file? Go to Tools> Set Current Input Units Go to Tools> Set Current Display Units  …

I            1) Write the steps involved to upload a .STD file through webmail. Open the STAAD software and locate the share option available on the intro screen. After clicking on the share button, select send mail option. Then, browse for the. STD file on your machine…

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 Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings. INTRODUCTION…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. AIM  To draw the curve by using a set of sinusoidal points and create a surface. INTRODUCTION Dynamo is a visual programming software. Nowadays we are in need of the dynamo because in the construction industry…

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 c.      To reduce the thickness of lines…

1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in modelling buildings? HVAC stands For Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. This system provides heating and cooling to residential and commercial buildings. HVAC systems are found everywhere from single-family homes to submarines where they provide the means for…

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 A multi-unit residential apartment. 2) Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modelling. Based on assumptions and type of structure…

In this project, participants will get to experience the entire design process from modelling, analysis, design, and preparation of construction drawings. The architectural drawings of a G+3 RCC building are provided. The following information on the building is to be used: Location – Guwahati, Assam Function –…

Model the isolated footing provided in the week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyse and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations. AIM To model an isolated footing provided in the previous challenge and to analyse and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided according to the 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 metres 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 have 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 RCC shear walls' analysis and design (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…

Reinforcement detailing of columns in ETABS 2018. 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. 1.      3A 2.     …

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 Resisting Frame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams on the 1st floor. a)      3 span continuous beam along grid A b)    …

AIM To model and analyse different buildings with varying parameters and study the influence of these parameters on building characteristics by comparing the models. INTRODUCTION: The overall response to an earthquake is strongly affected by the structural design of the building. When the same seismic forces are applied,…

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  Beams: 300 × 400 mm  Columns: 800 ×…

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…

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.   ANSWER The aspect of symmetry: If we draw a line bisecting the…

AIM To compute the values of the seismic parameters based on the given structural data. PROCEDURE We know that `phi_1= [[0.334],[0.641],[0.895],[1.078],[1.175]]` `phi_2= [[-0.895],[-1.173],[-0.641],[0.334],[1.078]]` `phi_3= [[1.173],[0.334],[-1.078],[-.0641],[0.895]]` `phi_4= [[-1.078],[0.895],[0.334],[-1.173],[0.641]]`…

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     AIM To compute lateral stiffness of one storey building with the given parameters. PROCEDURE The stiffness matrix of the…

Question 1: What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure below? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. a)           OBSERVATION: In the above image, it can be noticed that the damage is done to the beam but the column is perfectly fine. The layer of concrete…

AIM: To draw a 3-dimensional model of a residential building of dimensions 60' x 20' with the following drawings   INTRODUCTION: The residential building to be drawn with plot dimensions are 44' x 25'. The floor is designed as a duplex house with stairs outside the home. The plot is east-facing. The building is designed…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with the plan and elevation given.   AIM: To create the 3D View of the Building Facade as given in the plan and elevation and create the window using the given dimensions   INTRODUCTION: An isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object, room, building or design…

  1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing. AIM: To create a 3D furniture element as given in the figure and need to assume dimensions which are missing in the drawing.   INTRODUCTION: The three-dimensional furniture element was drawn in the AutoCAD using the…

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 the layout.…

1. Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide 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.    AIM To create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown. Also,…

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,…

Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: a. Plot Size: 60’x20’ (18.3m x6m) b. Orientation- Facing East c. Develop the following: 1. Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) 2. Structural Drawing (Column, Beam, Footing Plan)   Aim The aim of the…

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. 1ST, 2ND & 3RD FLOOR PLAN Procedure Set the unit using the UNIT…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set the project base point and project shared coordinates for the project AIM: Set the base point of the project using the manage tab and project shared coordinates for the project INTRODUCTION: The project base point can be used to establish a reference for measuring…

1. Why are building codes or standards essential for the modelling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit? Building codes essential for the modelling/efficiency of drawings in Revit Building codes address many of a society's most important concerns, including public health and safety, and environmental protection Building codes…

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. INTRODUCTION: The creation of Ceilings within Revit is a very similar…

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

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and the benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. BIM, which stands for Building Information Modelling, is a process – a methodology- for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its lifecycle. The core element of the BIM methodology is the digital…

 1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template) and name the project appropriately Aim: To Create a new project and name the project appropriately Introduction: Revit is an Autodesk product and is a building information modelling software for architects, landscape…

1. AIM Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in the Figure below. After sketching, you need to provide the dimensions and text with the use of layers. Use proper text styles and dimension methods to document it. Also, assume dimensions, wherever needed. Note: All dimensions are in mm.   PROCEDURE Set the…

AIM Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Note: Create a column schedule with the help of lines. Also, insert text with the help of Dtext command or Single Line text. Hint: Use font name: romans.shx; Height: 8”, Justify: Left   PROCEDURE: Go to “Annotate” tab > Text Style > Manage…

CHALLENGE 4   AIM Sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure. PROCEDURE: Enter LINE command: L LINE specify first point: click left mouse button, drag the mouse right and type 25’ Specify next point or [Undo]: drag the mouse UP and type 43’6.5 Specify next point or [Undo]: drag the mouse left…

AIM To create the following geometry in AutoCAD. PROCEDURE: Enter LINE command: L LINE specify first point: 1,1 (X=1, Y=1) Specify next point or [Undo]: 3,0 Specify next point or [Undo]: @2.12<135 Specify next point or [Close Undo]: @2.83<90 Specify next point or [Close Undo]: @2<180 Specify next point or [Close…

AIM To create the following footing detail using AutoCAD   PROCEDURE: Enter RECTANGLE command: REC [Enter] RECTANGLE specify first corner point: 10,10 Specify other corner point or [Area Dimension Rotation]: D Specify length for rectangle<10>: 0.3 Specify width for rectangle<10>: 1 Specify other corner…

AIM To create the following geometry using all the coordinates system methods.    INTRODUCTION We have two coordinate systems in AutoCAD Absolute coordinate system Relative coordinate system Relative rectangular coordinate Relative polar coordinate   ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM Absolute coordinates are coordinates…

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…

  AIM To calculate the concrete mix design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash.   INTRODUCTION Concrete mix design is a procedure of selecting the suitable ingredients of concrete and their relative proportions with an objective to prepare concrete of certain minimum strength, desired workability, and durability…