Identification of Cracks

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.   AIM: To comment on the layout of the framing plan concerning…

Question 1: 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. Ln , Mn and Γn for each of the five…

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: Step 1: The…

Q. What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate   ANSWERS: 1A) BEAM COLUMN CONNECTION FAILURE:     Beam-column joints of buildings generally suffer from the use of insufficient or no transverse reinforcement, low-quality concrete and problematic…

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 the Navisworks Cache file.   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 and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve   PROCEDURE: Step1: Open Dynamo Open Revit and create a new architecture template In manage toolbar…

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         …

1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings   ANSWER: HVAC stands for Heating, ventilation, Air conditioning. HVAC refers to the different systems used for moving air between indoor and outdoor areas, along with heating and cooling both residential and commercial buildings. They are…

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:- The building I want to build is an Office building The below drawing is a plan…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project   AIM: To set project Base-point and project shared coordinates   PROCEDURE: STEP 1: Setting of template Open Revit software select new and select imperial-architectural template from…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modelling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit?   ANSWER:-  The national building code (NBC) is a standardized set of rules to be followed by authorities and construction firms, to provide a healthy and safe living experience for all residents. The NBC of India,…

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: STEP 1:  Open the Revit software Open…

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 benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools.   ANS: Building information modelling (BIM) is the foundation of digital transformation in the Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and the designers from this industry hugely benefited. With BIM, designers…

Q1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately   AIM: To create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project from the file menu   PROCEDURE: STEP 1: Creation of new project Open…

Q. Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   AIM: To create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view PROCEDURE: CREATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN 2D STEP 1: Setting units In command prompt type UNITS, set to ARCHITECTURAL, precision = 0'-0", insertion…

Q1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given.   AIM: To create a 3D isometric view of the building with plan and elevation given using Autocad 3D PROCEDURE: STEP 1: In command prompt type UNITS, set to ARCHITECTURAL, precision = 0'-0", insertion scale = INCHES In command prompt type…

Q1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing.   AIM: To create a 3D furniture element as shown in the figure   PROCEDURE: Open AutoCAD and set to 3d modeling In command prompt type UNITS, set to Architecture and precision = 0'-0", Insertion scale as Inches In command…

Q1. 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 ATTEDIT command to edit the information in the title block. Use A1 size for the…

Q1 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 kitchen layouts and provide hatches pattern, blocks, appropriate dimensions…

Q 1. Create the templates as shown in 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 names: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock,…

  AIM: To Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with plot size 60'x20', orientation - Facing east, and development of Architectural Drawing (Floor plan, Elevations, and sections), Structural Drawing (Column, Beam, Footing Plan)   PROCEDURE: 1. ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING  STEP A: Setting…

Q. 1. 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.   C1 - 1st, 2nd & 3rd FLOOR PLAN AIM: To create…

C1 AIM: To draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe PROCEDURE: STEP 1: In command prompt type UNITS, set to decimal, precision = 0, insertion scale = millimetres In command prompt type LIMAX and LIMITS set to desired In command prompt type ZOOM, All and enter STEP 2: FRONT ELEVATION  In command prompt type…

C1 AIM: To Create a column schedule as shown in the figure PROCEDURE: STEP 1: Open AutoCAD software  In command prompt type QNEW, set to DECIMAL, In command prompt type UNITS, precision = 0.00 STEP 2: ASSIGN OF GIVEN DATA In command prompt type ST, assign font name - Times New Roman and font height as 0.5 In…

C1: AIM: To sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure 1 PROCEDURE: STEP 1: Open AutoCAD software  In command prompt type QNEW, set to Imperial, In command prompt type UNITS set to ENGINEERING, precision = 0'-0.0" In command prompt type LIMMAX to 50',50' In command prompt type LIMITS to 0',0' and upper…

C1 AIM: To draw the given drawing using AutoCAD software PROCEDURE: In command prompt, type UNITS and set to decimal, precision = 0.00. STEP 1: For line diagram In command prompt, type LINE and specify first point as (1,1) and assign values as @3<0, @2.12<45, @2.83<135, @2<180 and click close. STEP 2: For circle…

  C1- AIM: To draw C.S of load bearing wall over spread footing using AutoCAD software. PROCEDURE: Open AutoCAD in cmd type QNEW and click on imperical template, advanced setup, decimal. In cmd type units, type = decimal, precision = 0.00, angle = decimal degree. In cmd type ds, Snap spacing X&Y = 0.5…

AIM: To create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the co-ordinates system methods and remaining from P3 to 10 using the suitable co-ordinates system methods as per requirement. Procedure: P1   Absolute co-ordinate system: cmd - Line enter and assign values as (2,1), (6,1), (6,2), (3,2), (3,7), (6,7), (6,8),…

Q. 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…

AIM: To calculate concrete mix design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash and M50 grade concrete without fly ash Stipulations and proportioning: (Assume & given) for M35 with fly ash Grade designation: M35; Type of cement: OPC 43 grade conforming IS 842; Type of mineral admixture: Fly ash conforming IS 3812 (p I);…