Identification of Cracks

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 is provided. The following information on the building is to be used: Location – Guwahati, Assam Function –…

1. Model the isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyze and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations. ANS: Data required:    Unfactored load=2000/1.5=1333.3KN    Dead load breakup=1333.3/2=666.7KN    Live load breakup=1333.3/2=666.7KN…

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 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 the RCC shear walls (show 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 reinforcing…

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,…

Detail design of beams in Etabs 2018.The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment ResistingFrame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams in the 1st floor.         1) 3 span continuous beam along grid A       …

       Project 1         Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces.   AIM: TO MODEL AND ANALYZE MULTIPLE BUILDINGS WITH DIFFERENT FLOOR LEVELS AND DESIGN PARAMETERS USING ETABS SOFTWARE AND COMPARE THE RESULTS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR OVERALL SEISMIC…

Q) 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 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:  Symmertry: If we split the plan vertically half, it…

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 of vibration (T1 = 2 seconds) and its associated…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures (30 marks) Static analysis Represents all possible states and transition in all possible case proceedings superset of ideal model generalization upper bound  conservative analysis detects illegal states and transitions Assume…

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

1. Design a Warehouse Building located in Chennai using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows:      Width  30m Length 50m Eave Height 9m Bay spacing 6m Soil type Medium Safe Bearing Capacity 200 kN/m2 Roof slope 1 in 12 Assume suitable sections for structural elements.…

1. 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 180…

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. Ans: Dead Load ,Live Load ,Snow Load, Seismic Load, Wind Load     2. What is One – Way slab? Ans:  The one-way slab is a slab, which is supported by parallel walls or beams, and whose length to breadth ratio is equal to or greater…

1. 1. How will you assign Circular section to column? Ans :- Go to properties in that select define property select circle and give the radius for the member and assign the defined circle to the member created     2. How will you assign Unit system to a .std model file? While creating a model go to unit system…

Q1. 1. Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail? ANSWER:- Steps involved to upload a .std file through web mails are as follows; Open the STAAD pro software and locate the share option available on the introduction screen. After clicking on the share button, select send mail option. Then, browse…

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: Exporting the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings 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 set of sinusoidal points, a curve and a surface out of the curve using dynamo. Procedure:   open the architecture template of Revit software and go to manage tab. In manage tab select the…

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: Office Building      2) Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic…

Your Answers 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.    PROCEDURE:-…

AIM:   Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad.  COMMANDS USED FOR DRAWING THE 3D RENDERED VIEW  :     Extrude- Location: Draw > Modeling > Extrude This AutoCAD 3D Extrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding a 2D face along…

AIM: To draw the 3D Isometric View of the building as shown in the figure Create the 3D View of the Building Façade as given in the plan and elevation. Also, see the detail of the window.  Create the ismoteric 3d view of a stair with railing as shown in the plan and elevation. Assume the size of the balustrades…

  AIM: To create 3D model and view of: Furniture element Isolated footing AASTHO type girder Drop column with panel A wall Commands used: Extrude. Offset. UCS. Box. Union. Subtract. Move. 3d orbit. Loft. Sweep. Cone. Region. Boundary. PROCEDURE:  Open the AutoCAD, click on workspace switching and change…

AIM: To create layout of plan and section, creating viewports, editing attributes and taking a plot. To create a kitchen layout in A4 sheet and take a plot To create Multiview ports for industrial section drawing, scaling it and taking a plot.  1. Procedure: In the command prompt enter "XREF" and on the left corner…

    1. The layout of the kitchan.         2.The elevation of challenge 7.       3. The section view of industrial building.

    1. Title blocks.               2. The doors types of werehouse.         3. Symbol legend block         4. Types of residential doors block.            5.      

AIM:- To create an own Architectural drawing consisting of Floor plan, Elevations and Sections for the plot size 60'x20' and also create the structural drawings for Column, Footing and Beam. Plot Size - 60' x 20' Orientation - East Facing    COMMANDS USED:- Layers Line Polyline XLine  Dtext MultiLeader Dimlinear…