Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

1 ans: Aim: To Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Procedure: Load calculations: Dead Load=`1.2(kn)/(m^2)` Finishes=500mmx24`(kn)/(m^3)`=`1.2(kn)/(m^2)` Brick wall load =0.15x20x5.2=15.6`(kn)/(m^2)`(Ground to intermediate floor) Brick wall load =0.15x20x6.8=20.5`(kn)/(m^2)`(intermediate…

1 Ans: Aim: To Create beam properties for the First floor and model the beams Procedure: First, open the Tekla structural designer software Now go to open and select the project where we have designed columns Now we have opened the old file in which we have designed columns Now go to the model and select steel beams…

1 ans: Project Workspace – How to access and usage in Tekla: First, open the Tekla software Next click on the New option, then the project workspace will be visible as shown below   Scene Content – Demonstrate the use of scene content: Now click on the scene content option at the left side of the screen…

1 ans:  First, we have to open Tekla Software Now open a new file Now goto Model tab and select the construction levels  Now we get a new window as shown below Now add levels as required Now draw grid lines according to the given details Now in the model tab select column and add columns to grid lines wherever…

Aim:- To design and analyze of G+3 Hostel building in ETABS and Foundation in CSI SAFE. Introduction:- The procedure for analysis and design of a given building will depend on the type of building its complexity, the number of stories, etc. First, the architectural drawings of the building are studied, the structural system…

Aim: To design the footing using the given details Procedure: Calculation of Gross soil pressure: Unfactored load = 2000/1.5 = 1333 kN Assume thickness of footing (t) = 0.5 m Depth of footingas given in data (h) = 2 m, So soilsurcharge depth = 2 - 5 = 1.5 m Assume soildensity = 20 kN/cu.m Assume RCC density = 25 kN/cu.m…

Aim: To run a modal response spectrum analysis and check analysis results of the Etabs model for the inter-story drift requirements, vertical and planar irregularities, minimum shear wall requirements, maximum axial load ratio for column and shear walls , an effective moment of inertia for beams Procedure: Open new…

Aim: To analyze the given model and to extract the reinforcement details for the specified Rc wall and to detail, the Rc wall using AutoCAD with compliance to ductility IS 13920-2016 standard Procedure: Download the file from given challenge  Now open the file using Etabs 18 Now check the model  Now Run Analysis…

Aim: To give the detailing of a Column in Etabs Procedure: Open the downloaded file in Etabs Now check the model Next, change the model to Elevation view as shown Next click on the start design/check After completion, we get the details as shown below Now select the Display Design info and select shear Reinforcing Now…

Aim: To give the detailing of a beam in Etabs Procedure: Open the downloaded file in Etabs Now check the model Now run analysis Now check the Design load combinations  Now select start beam design or click shift+f6 Now click on Display design info Now select the longitudinal reinforcement Now we get model as shown…

Project-1 Comparison 1: Aim: To compare the effect of stiffness on the natural period of buildings E&F and G&H using ETABS Building E: Open New model Set the building E story as 10 and the number of bays in the X direction as 4 and in Y direction as 3. Defining the section property of column as 400x400mm for…

Aim: To Model and analyze a 25 storey building with the specified properties using ETABS Procedure: Open ETABS 18 application Now model initialization tab opens  Now select Use built-in settings with and select Indian in steel section database and  select codes accordingly and click ok Now new tab opens Now select…

1 Ans: Design codes define a wall as a vertical element with an elongated cross­ section. A lower limit of 4 for the aspect ratio (long to short dimension) of a rectangular cross-section is used for a vertical element to be considered as a well. If the cross-section consists of rectangular parts, one of which has an aspect…

1 Ans: The given layout of the framing plan is symmetric. An asymmetrical, well-distributed in-plan layout of structural elements is appropriate to achieve uniformity. Symmetric should be sought both in what concerns the plan-wise distribution of stiffness and strength, but also that of mass distribution, to avoid eccentricities…

ANS: Aim: To compute the values of seismic parameters based on the given structural data Step-1 Step-2: Step-3 Step-4 Step-5 Ln, Mn, Tn values are calculated for each of the 5 modes The base shear force for each of the 5 modes is obtained. Effective modal mass and the modal mass participating ratio for 5 modes are obtained…

1 ans:   2 ans:     b)     3 ans: The two beams contribute to the overall stiffness of the system in a parallel manner. This implies that the system stiffness can be found from the direct addition of the stiffnesses of the individual beams.   4 ans:    

1 ans: a) Generally, there are two types of failures caused in beams shear failure flexural failure In the above figure, the damage occurs near the beam and column junction on the beam. Here the failure is called shear failure The beam-column joints are very restricted areas in which the internal forces, generated by boundary…

1 ans: Aim: To Export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file Procedure: Open Structural file which we have designed in week 6-8in Revit Now go to the File option and click on  export  Now select Dwf/Dwfx as show Now we get a DWF export setting click next Now we get Export Dwf …

1 ans: Aim: To create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. by using Dynamo Procedure: Open Revit software Open architecture template Now we get Revit workspace Now go to the Manage tab and select Dynamo Now we get Dynamo window   Now select new  We get Dynamo workspace…

1 ans:   Using 3D model create a section box   BX To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan CS To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views TL To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view EOD To increase the range of visibility in a plan view VR To select the previously…

1 ans: HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. it's the broadly used term to describe the equipment used to keep homes at a comfortable temperature. This system provides heating and cooling to residential and commercial buildings. The V in HVAC stands for ventilation, and the blower motor in the air…

1 ans: My project is to build the Multi-unit residential apartment  from given three options 2 ans: Following are the assumptions for geographic and location details for my project: My project comes under the Residential category project is located in the developing area of my city (Hyderabad) In front of my building,…

1 Ans: Aim: To set the base point of the project using the manage tab and project shared coordinates for the project. Procedure: First, open the Revit Now select the Architectural Template Now Workspace opens Now in architectural tab->In datum->select grid Now draw the grid lines as shown Now select horizontal grid…

1 Ans: A model building code organization is a set of building codes that are developed and maintained by a standards organization. This standards organization operates independently of the area in which the building code standards are being developed. Local governments or councils can choose to adopt these building codes…

1 ans: Aim:To model a celling from the archiecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level. Procedure: Step-1: First we open  the revit softawre Now set the plan in 2d view Now select the ceiling option from the architecture toolbar as shown below After selecting the ceiling option, now select sketch ceiling…

1 ans: Aim:  To create a floor plan and need to apply the materials and thickness using the property browser To Align the floor plan grids created from week 2 Procedure: Open Revit software Now open the file we have drawn in week2 as shown Now select the floor as shown Now click the edit type from the properties browser…

1 ans: BIM means Building Information Modeling BIM is an acronym for Buiding Information Modeling or Buiding Information It is a highly collaborative process that allows architects, engineers, real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, and other construction professionals to plan, design, and construct a structure…

1 ans: Aim: To create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Procedure: Open Revit software Now we will get a screen like shown below Now click on R symbol which is shown in the top corner Now you will get a dialogue box  Now click on new and select…

Aim: To create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   Introduction: 3D computer-generated images of proposed building projects and other types of constructions are widely used by architects and designers to showcase their designs to clients. The steady advancement in computer…

1 ans: Aim: To Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation Procedure: Open Autocad 3d set-top view Set units to engineering and inches set limits to 0',0' and 100',100' Now use rec command to draw a rectangle of size 10'9"x10'9" ' Now make a offset of 9" inside as shown Now trim both lines and extend…

1 ans: Aim: To create a 3D Furniture elements as given in the figure and need to assume dimensions that are missing in the drawing. PROCEDURE:­ First we have to open the AutoCAD 3d and need to set the units Next we have to enter the UCS command and adjust ucs icon on the screen. After setting the ucs on the screen…

1 ans: Aim: To create a layout of the plan and section A of the project in challenge 7 Procedure: Units -decimals-mm limits-0,0 and 100,100 Now copy-paste the  challenge 7 plan and section A drawing in AutoCAD Now use layout command and >select template >select Tutorial mArch Now you will get a new layout bar…

1ans: Aim:To create  kitchen layout and provide hatches pattern Procedure: First set the units to Decimals and mm limits to 0,0 and 1000,1000 Now use rec command and draw a rectangle with the dimensions are 4300 X 3200mm. Now use the offset command and offset it to the distance of 230mm outside. Using arc and line…

1 ans: Aim: To create the templet In the command prompt type Unit-decimal-mm In the command prompt type limits 0,0 and 100,100 In the command bar type l to draw the desired lines In the command prompt type mt to give annotation and text In the command prompt type B to create the block Now select double click the image(block)…

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1 a ans: Aim: To Create a Plan Procedure: Set units to decimals and millimeters limits 0,0 and 1000,1000 Given оuter wаll thiсkness аs 250mm аnd inner wаll thiсkness аs 125 Drаw XL-h аnd Xl-v give the wаll Give the dimensiоns оf rооms bed rооm(3100x3100) mm by оffset methоd . Give inner wаll dimensiоn аs 125mm by оffset…

Aim: To draw the elevation and details of the wardrobe PROCEDURE: First set the units to Decimals and mm limits to 0,0 and 1000,1000 Now  use command rec with dimensions -2800, 2600 to draw a rectangle Now use command offset and make offset from the top of dimensions 12 and 488 mm. Now use command offset and make…

1 ans: Aim:   To create a column schedule Procedure: Open AutoCAD Open AutoCAD Select new and Imperial system Select Engineering with precision 0'-0.0" SET LIMITS AS 0’,0’ and 100’,100’ To draw column: Type Command LINE and draw 9" horizontal line and 24" vertical line on both sides Type…

1 ans: THE TOOLS USED ARE XLINE,OFFSET,TRIM,FILLET,ARC,LAYERS,CIRCLE,ETC Introduction: AIM: Residence Plan:  TO sketch the layout of a residence as shown in Figure 1. Consider all dimensions asreference to sketch the unit plan.  PROCEDURE open the AutoCAD, first thing to do is press UN enter to invoke the unit…

Aim: To Draft various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in Autocad. Introduction: AutoCAD tools make drafting very simple with drafting and modification tools Modification tools are: Chamfer Fillet Offset Rotate Object snapping Trim Extend Lengthen Mirror Join   PRODUCURE: 1ans: Set the limits Lower limits as…

 Aim: To create a floor plan, Footing details, and isometric view using AutoCAD Introduction: The floor plan, footing details, and isometric view are drafted using the AutoCAD 2016 Q-1 -To draw the figure C1 of C.S. of load-bearing wall overspread footing Procedure: Type   “REC” in the command…

AIM: To create the geometrics using all the coordinate system methods from the line tool in AutoCAD and to create civil related drawing using the tools in AutoCAD. Procedure: Initially set the template(imperial) and units(decimal). Type startup in the command line and then insert the values 1.Then go to application menu--select…

i) Aim: To draw a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra.  Procedure: A plan of residential building  a G+1 is drawn as per Vaastu Shastra GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN                   Entrance of house The main entrance is not only the entry point…

                                       Concrete Mix Design for M35 using Flyash Mix proportion concrete using Fly ash as a part of replacement of OPC Stipulations for proportioning Grade Designation – M35 Type of cement…