Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

Aim: To model and analyse a 25 storey building with a given specifications and to cross check the parameters as per IS 1893 provisions. Procedure: Create a new model with built in settings as follow in the ETABS After model initiations select the grid and storey unputs from the new model quick tempelates dialogue box.…

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: - Symmetry: The distribution of the mass, stiffness is…

Aim: To compute the values of seismic parameters based on the given structural data Step 1: Mode 1 :  The first mode of vibration (T1) = 2 seconds `Phi1 = [ [0.334], [0.64], [0.895], [1.078], [1.173] ]` M1 = `Phi1^1 m Phi1`      = `[[0.334,0.064,0.895,1.078,1.173]][[M,0,0,0,0],[0,M,0,0,0],[0,0,M,0,0],[0,0,0,M,0],[0,0,0,0,M]][[0.334],[0.641],[0.895],[1.078],[1.173]]`…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures (30 marks) ans:- Static Analysis Dynamic Analysis Load is Applied slowly Load and vibrations are applied very rapidly Load is not variable with time and is neglected Load is variable with time Motion of the structure can be disregarded…

AIM: To understand the concept of failures in a RCC structure.     1. a) This is a crack, resulted due to flexural failure of a beam. Felxural strenght is the the modulus of rupture, bend strength or the racture strength ie the stress in a material just before it yields a flexural test. It represents the highest…

1) Aim: 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. Procedure: Open the project that we made in week 2. We want to export this file into naviswork. Go to option…

1) Aim: To create a set of sinusoidal points, a curve and a surface out of the curve using dynamo Procedure: Open a new architectural tempelate project. Select dynamo in the manage tab. Go to new options in the dynamo window. Now start the process by inserting three integer slider. This can be done b typing code block…

1) Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below           a. Using 3D model create a section box - BX           b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout - CS     …

  1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings       HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Systems are instrumental in building design. Architectural design and HVAC installations go hand-in-hand. Therefore, make the HVAC installation plans at an early stage.…

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 _Office Buildig _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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 for the project. Procedure: Open architectural tab. Open manage tab. Click on project coordinates and then specific shared coordinates.…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? A model building code is a set of building codes that are developed and maintained by a standard organisations which operates indepently for the jurisdiction or area in which the building code code standards are developed.…

Aim: To model a ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level. Procedure: Open the revit software and select the ceiling options from the architecture. After selecting the ceiling options then select the each room one by one. THe ceiling will be created as shown. Result: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

  1. Aim:  To create a floor plan and need to apply the materials and thickness using property browser. And to align the floor plan with grids that crated from week2. Procedure: Open the week 2 Revi model that we created. Select the floor, and click the edit type from the property browser as shown. After this,…

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the holistic process of creating and managing information of build asset. Based on an intelligent model and enabled by a cloud platform, BIM integrates structured, multi-disciplinary data…

1. Aim: To create a new file and name them appropriately. Procedure: Open the Revit software. Click new from the model tab. Click the metric-architectural template from the new dialogue box. Finally new workspaces will be loaded. Name the project. File>menu>save and enter project 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________…

Aim: To create a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building. Prepare: Using Rectangle Command, draw the rooms  Offset for the walls Using Layer command give the colors Using Library add the assets and furniture for the required rooms Place the windows and doors as required Extrude the walls Give the desired materials…

Aim: To create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. Procedure: Draw a rectangle of the dimension of 10'9"X10'9". Draw 2 windows of size 3' x 9" and 9" X 3'-2". Now draw the elevation of A and B as shown Using line command draw  windows of sizes 3'X4' and extrude as shown   Now using…

1. Aim: To create a 3D Furniture element as shown. Procedure: Draw a rectangle of dimension 2'6" X 3'0". Type 3D Orbit to view a 3D viewport in the current viewport. Extrude the surface in the y-direction In the front shade of the box draw a rectangle so that it creates an offset with the top, left, and the right edge…

1. Aim: To create a layout of the plan and section A of the project in challenge 7 Procedure: In the command prompt type layout>template>Tutorial arch.m In the command prompt type Ms to specify the center of the plot. Then click on the little box to edit the title In the command Prompt type Mv to add the view In…

1. Aim: To Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown. Procedure: Draw a rectangle of dimension 4300 X 3200 Explode it Offset the edges to a distance of 230. Offset the top to a distance of 600 to draw the kitchen platform and otta Offset 90 as fist offset, 1000mm for fridge, 600 for oven,…

1. Aim:To create the templates as given. Procedure: -Custom 1_ title block Draw a rectangle of dimension 66.63 x 158 mm Divide it into columns using line command. Offset for the rows to a distance of 5, 10, 5,5, 8, 30, 15, 20, 20, 20 mm Type the required texts and descriptions using the MTEXT command. As it is repeated…

Aim:To design and draft a layout of a residential building. Given Conditions: Plot size - 60' x 20' Orientation - Facing east Architectural Drawing Procedures: Analyze the plot area and plan accordingly, the purposed building should be in the area 13000 x 4000. Using XL, draft infinite lines wherever required according…

Aim: To create the Plan and Sections. Procedure: -1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floor plan: Draw vertical and horizontal X lines. Trim the unwanted lines. Offset both the lines to a distance of 230mm. Give the offsets as follow along the x-direction. Offset 3200mm for bedroom. Offset 125 for the inner wall. Offset 2250 for kitchen/drawing…

Draw a rectangle of length 2800, and height 2600. Offset the top and bottom edge at a dimension 12 and 488 mm. Offset the side at a distance of 608.75 mm and 365mm. Using the L command increases the transparency and creates the wall surface. Using qleader to give annotations. Draw a rectangle of dimension 2800 X 2600.…

Aim:To create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Procedure: Create a Table using line command In the command line type ST (text style) >romans.shx (font)> 8” (height)> Justify: Left In the command line type text to text the given text in the drawing. In the command line type Mtext>symbols>…

3. Aim: To Sketch the part plan for the toilers and utilities room. Procedure: Using rectangle command, draw a rectangle of dimension 1900 (length) and 3800 (height) Select all, and type X in the command box and press enter. Offset the top edge at a distance 1700 towards down. Offset all the top and left edge at a distance…

Aim: To sketch the given diagrams. Procedure: Draw a line of dimension 3.0 using the line command. (say ab) Offset the line two times with a distance of 1.00 and 2.50. respectively. With Circle command, and diameter selected, draw a circle of diameter, 0.80 from the midpoint of the offset line at 2.50 and another circle…

C1 AIM: To draw the CS of load bearing wall over spread footing Template: Imperial Unit: Decimal (all dimensions are in mm) Given Sketch: Method: Direct dimension. Before Starting up: Ortho mode ON Enabling Centre line, intersection in the ortho snap settings Procedure: Type Rectangle or Rec in the command box. Enter D…

1) Aim: To draw the given geometries using absolute coordinate system. Definition: Absolute coordinate entry is the default.  Absolute coordinate entry always counts from the origin.  When drawing lines, AutoCAD is ready to place the next vertex wherever you tell it to go. Commands used: Unit Line Dimlinear Text…

AIM: To 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. Tools used: Auto Cadd Sketchup   GROUND FLOOR:        First Floor:     Vasthu planned:   List of drawings…

1) Aim: To calculate the concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash Codes used: IS 10262:2009 IS 456 : 2000 IS 9013 IS 8112 IS 3812  Objective: To produce concrete as economical as possible with desired workability, durability, and minimum strength of M35 grade concrete. Test data material ( obtained…