Creation of geometries by Coordinate system methods using AutoCad

QUESTION 1 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. The primary load cases to be considered for the design are Dead load Live load/Imposed load Wind load Earthquake Load 2. What is One – Way slab? The ratio of the longer span to the shorter span is greater than 2 is a one-way slab Where Lx/Ly…

QUESTION 1 1. How will you assign the Circular section to the column? AIM To assign a circular section to the column INTRODUCTION Columns are the vertical member in the structure that can be of varying sizes in dimension The circular section of the column is provided on the upper floor of the building for the better load…

QUESTION 1 1  Select STAAD Import from the backstage. The Import from STAAD.Pro dialog opens. Click General settings to browse and select a STAAD.Pro (*.std) file to import. Select Use Mapping File in Section Mapping settings, and then click [...] to browse and select…

Aim:       To calculate the concrete mix design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash and M50 grade concrete without fly ash. Introduction:        Concrete mix design involves a process of preparation in which a mix of ingredients creates the required strength and durability for the…

AIM To model, RC structure analyze and design the model elements as per the US codal provisions PROCEDURE To open a new template in Tekla Go to settings from the home tab Assign the design codes and units to be considered in the model Define the structural default settings Click Ok STEP 1 To define the Construction Levels…

QUESTION 1 AIM To generate a report for the steel building design PROCEDURE Open the saved Tekla model Now go to the report option for the Ribbon and select model report Now select the load cases and combinations summary to obtain a report Click on the show report to obtain the report We can change the project name, address,…

AIM To design the slab and foundation of the model PROCEDURE Open the saved Tekla model Generate the same load combinations again DESIGN OF SLAB Click any one slab and change its properties like rib type, bar type spacing, and bar size Now right-click on any one slab and select the design member If the member shows an…

AIM To design the RC columns and beams after the analysis PROCEDURE Open the saved Tekla file Now right-click the member to be designed, and then select interactive design and select static DESIGNING Columns Select static from the interactive Design, after that a dialogue box appears This dialogue box shows the bar detailing…

ANSWER 1 AIM To generate seismic loading-based IS codal provisions and zone II.  PROCEDURE Open the previous save TEKLA model Now go to load cases and add the seismic load case and Click Ok Now go to the seismic wizard and select code spectra and click Next Now enter the zone and click Next Now we have to enter the…

ANSWER 1 Finishes of 50mm Slab thickness as per the design Brick wall load Roofing load Finish load = 0.5*24=1.2KN/m^2 Slab load will be generated within the software Brick wall + cement plaster thickness 230mm Brick wall load = GL-1st floor-0.23*20*3.2=14.72KN/m^3 Same for 1st floor roof level Roof level = 0.155*0.9*20=2.79KN/m^3…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create a new file in TSD and set up a model for RC building design based on the following parameters for cover MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND Column 50mm 40mm Beam 30mm 25mm Slab 30mm 25mm Pile cap 75mm   Foundation 50mm   INTRODUCTION Tekla has the option of redefining the material…

AIM To analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Provide bracings and moment connection for lateral stability INTRODUCTION  PROCEDURE Open Tekla software, under file, click on new From analyzing the given plan, the column placement is decided Go to setting, check…

QUESTION 1 Summarize your study for the bending moment, shear force, and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model ANSWER 1 AIM To summarize the bending moment, shear force, and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model PROCEDURE Initially open the Tekla file you saved previously After opening the file…

QUESTION 1 Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39m/s Terrain category 2 ANSWER 1 AIM To generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code per the following input Basic wind speed= 39m/s Terrain category = 2 PROCEDURE First, calculate…

QUESTION 1 AIM To calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab as per design Brickwall 150mm thickness Roofing load based on purlin size Ceiling loading 0f 0.3KN per sq m LOAD CALCULATION Slab load: Model slab in software Finishes: 50mm*24KN/m^3 = 0.05*24=…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create beam property and model primary and secondary beams on the ground floor, first floor, Roof level INTRODUCTION Tekla structure and basic building objects are provided and detailed further. Columns, beams are modeled and properties are assigned such as material, alignments, supports, design code…

AIM To create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids  To create column properties for steel columns and model columns in the grid  To create beam properties and model primary and secondary beams on the ground floor INTRODUCTION In this challenge, we need to create columns for industrial…

QUESTION 1 AIM To summarize the user interface in TSD with the following items: -  Project Workspace – How to access and usage   Scene Content – Demonstrate the use of scene content   Create two scene views  Loading drop list- How to access  Properties windows – how…

AIM To design and analyze a hostel building situated in Guwahati using ETABS and SAFE DESIGN CODE USED The following design IS codes will be required for the reference IS 875 part 1 IS 875 part 2 IS 13920 IS 1893 IS 2911 part 2 IS 456 SP 34 REQUIRED DATA The walls will be made of AAC blocks. Other loadings are to be calculated…

AIM Foundation design using SAFE PROCEDURE QUESTION 1 1. Define material properties   2. Define Slab properties 3. Define Load pattern   4. Define Soil Subgrade modulus 5. Assign Point load 6. Assign load combinations 7. Check design preferences (min cover 50mm) 8. Run analysis and design  RESULT The foundation…

AIM To design the square footing using the given details INTRODUCTION  Footings that are provided under each column independently are called Isolated footings They are usually square, rectangular, or circular in section Footing is laid on PCC. Before laying PCC, termite control liquid is sprayed on the top face of…

AIM To create a model of G+7 building given in the architectural drawing as per the provisions of IS 1893 and IS 13920 followed by response spectrum analysis PROCEDURE The plan is plotted according to the dimension given in the architectural plan using grids and story now the material properties are added such as grade…

AIM To run the analysis and design RCC shear wall shown in the ETabs model PROCEDURE STEP 1 Open the ETabs file After the analysis click Concrete frame design STEP 2 Need to check there is any failures occurs Click the shear wall design tool Select display info and choose PM failure STEP 4 Click any wall and check the…

Reinforcement detailing of columns in Etabs. AIM To provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns from foundation to terrace level PROCEDURE STEP 1 Open a G+4 Etab file Click the concrete frame Design tool Select the Display design info option Choose design output as Longitudinal Reinforcement STEP…

Detailed design of concrete buildings -1 AIM To provide details of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the two continuous beams using ETabs PROCEDURE STEP 1 After downloading the model given in the question, click the concrete frame design tool in the ribbon tab Choose select design combinations Select the appropriate…

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT STOREY BUILDINGS FOR SEISMIC FORCES  AIM To model and analyze different buildings with varying parameters to study the influence of those parameters on building Characteristics by comparing the models PROCEDURE The following table shows the building with different parameters   From…

ETabs modeling of 25 story building AIM To model and analyze a 25 story building with given specification and to cross-check the parameters as per IS 1893 provision PROCEDURE Open the ETabs software Click the file menu and choose to create a new model option After choosing a new model a dialogue box will appear as model…

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 the restraint…

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 1 SYMMETRY : It is observed that the distribution of mass, stiffness…

QUESTION 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.   ANSWER The fundamental period of vibration (T1 = 2 seconds)…

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 1 The element Ki1 in first column, we determine stiffness matrix by imposing  u1=1, with u2=u3=0 The element Ki2…

QUESTION 1 What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate  ANSWER 1 a) This crack will be formed due to the flexural of a beam The flexural strength, known as modulus of rupture, bend strength, or fracture strength, is a material property, defined as the…

QUESTION 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 ANSWER 1 AIM Using the architecture/ structure project file developed and exporting the Revit architecture…

QUESTION 1 Using Dynamo creates a set of sinusoidal points and creates a curve and creates a surface out of the curve. ANSWER 1 Aim: To create a set of sinusoidal points, a curve, and a surface out of the curve using dynamo. procedure: Initially, open the architecture template of Revit software and go to the Manage tab.…

QUESTION 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       …

QUESTION 1 What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings? ANSWER 1 HVAC The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is designed to achieve the environmental requirements of the comfort of occupants and a process. HVAC systems are more used in different types of buildings such…

QUESTION 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 ANSWER 1 Multi-Unit Residential Apartment   QUESTION 2 Assume reasonable assumptions…

QUESTION 1 AIM To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project PROCEDURE To create project shared coordinates Open architectural tab Open manage tab Click on project coordinates and then specific shared coordinates In North/Sout type 0'0" In East/West type 0'0" To create project base points: Select…

QUESTION 1 BUILDING CODES of standard modeling A model building code organization is a set of building codes that are developed and maintained by a standard organization. This standard organization operates independently of the jurisdiction or area in which the building code standards are being developed. Local Govt or…

QUESTION 1 AIM To model a ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level INTRODUCTION The creation of Ceiling within Revit is a very similar process to that of Floors and Roofs -ie you can let Revit do most of the work and guess where you want the boundaries to be or you can enter Sketch Mode…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create a floor plan and need to apply the materials and thickness using the property browser To align the floor plan with grids created from week 2 INTRODUCTION Building material is material used for construction. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, rocks, woods even twigs and leaves have…

QUESTION 1 BIM BIM is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole life cycle. As part of this process, a coordinated digital description of every aspect of the built asset is developed, using a set of appropriate technology. This digital description likely includes a combination…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately INTRODUCTION Revit architecture is designed to accommodate various ways to work so that you can concentrate on your building models rather than on adapting to the methodology to software…

AIM To create a 3D model of a residential building with a rendered view INTRODUCTION  3D computer-generated images of the proposal building projects and other types of construction are widely used by architects and designers to showcase their designs to clients  The steady advancement in computer graphics has enabled the…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given PROCEDURE Open AutoCAD and set maximum and minimum limit Draw a rectangle  Draw the two windows of size 3'*9" and 9"*3'2" Draw elevation A and B as shown in figure Draw window of 3' * 4' and extrude it Draw window of 3'2" * 4' and…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. PROCEDURE Open AutoCAD and click the workspace icon Enter Units and limits Line command is used to draw the 3D object Command-line draw 2'6" in the Z direction Line of 3' in the Y direction Line 2'6" in a negative Z direction Offset 2" as the thickness…

QUESTION 1 AIM To 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. PROCEDURE Open AutoCAD and set limits and Units Type layout > template > Tutorial arch.m Type Ms to specify the center of the plot then click on the title…

QUESTION 1 AIM To create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown and also use blocks wherever required and provide appropriate dimensions in the plan. PROCEDURE Use line command to draw lines wherever required Use rectangle command to draw room size (4734 * 3688) The arch command is used to draw…

QUESTION 1  AIM To create Custom1_title block and Custom2_title block using attribute and block command from AutoCAD software PROCEDURE Custom1_titleblock Enter line command In ribbon tab > annotate > Mtline Change the color from properties In the ribbon bar > block > create the block and name it custom1_title…

EAST FACING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING   ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL DRAWING AIM  To create an Architectural plan for the provide plot size and develop relevant structural drawings using AutoCAD INTRODUCTION An architectural and structural drawing using AutoCAD is created by lines. The procedure and results should…

AIM  To create Plan, Elevation, and Section as shown in figure  COMMANDS USED Line Rectangle  Polygon Offset Extend Trim Fillet Chamfer Mirror Move Rotate Dimension Text Array PROCEDURE The dimensions are  WALL External wall - 250mm g Interior wall  - 125mm Staircase      - Thread…

DRAWING 1 AIM To draw the elevation and details of the wardrobe as shown in the figure. After sketching, you need to provide the dimension and text with the use of layers. COMMANDS USED Line Rectangle Offset Trim  Extend Hatch PROCEDURE Set limits and units  Draw a rectangle (2800,2600) Offset from top of the…

DRAWING 1 AIM To create a column schedule as shown in figure INTRODUCTION Columns (C1, C1a, C2, C2a, C3) is created using AutoCAD and create a tabular column PROCEDURE Open AutoCAD set units and limits Convert dia of bars from mm to inches       MM      INCHES      20  …

DRAWING 1 AIM To draw the layout of the residential plan. INTRODUCTION AutoCAD is a drafting tool used to draft buildings and other needed structures through various tools available in it COMMAND USED XL-V, XL-H Offset Fillet Extend Trim PROCEDURE Open a new file in AutoCAD, set limits and units. Draw a construction line…

AIM To draw the given sketch in AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION AutoCAD offers various tools like rotate, chamfer, filler, move, offset, etc to ease the drafting process COMMANDS USED Line Rectangle Circle Rotate Offset Trim Fillet Chamfer Concentric circle Arch Mirror Dimension PROCEDURE DRAWING 1 Open a new file and set decimal…

DIAGRAM 1  CROSS-SECTION OF LOAD-BEARING WALL OVER  THE SPREAD FOOTING   AIM To create a cross-section of the load-bearing wall over the spread footing using AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION The cross-section of the load-bearing wall over the spread footing using AutoCAD is created by lines and rectangle command.…

AIM To create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods and use the Line tool to create the geometries. Civil-related problems - Draw the profile and trusses using coordinate system methods. The dimensions are used for references INTRODUCTION In AutoCAD, there are two coordinate system …

  AIM    To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra, and the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction. To assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and calculate the individual corresponding loads from the…

GRADE M35 with FLY ASH  AIM: Mix design for M35 Grade Concrete with fly ash. PROCEDURE :  STEP 1 : Grade designation: M35 Type of cement: OPC 43 Grade  Type of admixture: Fly Ash  Maximum nominal size of aggregate: 20 mm  Minimum cement content 320 kg/m^3  Maximum W/C ratio: 0.45 Workability:…