Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. Answer:- The primary load cases to be considered for design may be as follows, Dead Load-IS 875(Part -1) Live Load -IS 875(Part -2) Wind Load-IS 875(Part -3) Snow load-IS 875(Part -4) Earthquake loads/Seismic loads(IS 1893-2016) 1. 2. What is One – Way…

1. 1. How will you assign Circular section to column? Answer:- To define a section itself just go to properties⮕Define⮕circle ⮕define the diameter of column and the property for the column will be added into your model file database which can be used anytime to provide in the model. 1. 2. How will you assign Unit…

1. 1. Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail? Answer:-  Open up with the Staad pro software. Explore the option of share from the First window page thats got opened with the software. Then the share option will ask for the File name and File location,So browse and select the file you want…

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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. Aim:-  To analyze and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations for the model of isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge…

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…

Aim:- To model the structural frame using the given architectural plan in such a way that the model must comply with the provisions of IS 1893 and IS 13920.  Procedure:-  Download the Architectural Auto Cad file given with the question   Typical floor Plan Layout of the Parking Area Elevation of the layout-…

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,…

Challenge 7 – Detailed design of concrete buildings -1 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)…

Project 1                 Factors influencing the Natural Period of a building. Aim:- To model Structural Moment Resisting frames with different structural feaures mentioned from model A to model K. Procedure:- 1. Model A Model A consists of two storey building frame with four number…

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.   Answer, Aspect of symmetry, As we can see in the layout above…

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

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 the lateral stiffness of the given frame. Introduction:- Mathematically,We can define stiffness as the force which…

What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate 1.a) Observations:- Concrete crushed at the bottom corner edge of beam and column and the reinforcements are exposed. Beam top portion looks safe because of the monolithic construction of beam and slab as a flange…

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 Navisworks,the project which is created or developed…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Aim:- To create the a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Procedure:- Get start with the revit software and create a new file under architectural template.…

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           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.- The HVAC systems as its expansion is (Hot Ventilation and Air Conditioning) are nothing but the hot and cooling systems to maintain the desired temprature within the building. It comprises of the setup of the heat and air exchanging…

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 Here, In the above question we are Choosing to build a Multi-Unit Residential Apartment.…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project Aim:-Creating an architectural template and under the manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. Procedure:- Creating a new file with an architectural…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? Answer:- The building codes or standards are essential for modelling because of the following reasons. There are various kinds of buildings are designed like Residential,commercial,public buildings each of these structures…

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 first floor level for the project saved from week 3. Procedure:- Start with the revit software and open the file drawn…

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. BIM stands for building information modelliling which is basically a methodology by which multidisciplinary datas are collected from the created model in the software like revit to optimize its suitability,feasibility,sustainability…

Aim:- To perform the activities using Revit software as directed in the question. 1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Stepwise procedure is as follows:- Get start with rhe revit software  Go to file menu to open for a…

Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.  Aim:- To create a complete building model right from 2D planning layout to 3D modelling.  Procedure:- Step 1-- Creating layers:- Start with the autocad⮕ set the unit type as Engineering with the precision 0'0'' and the insertion unit…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. Aim:- To Create a 3D Isometric view of the building using the given plan and elevation as shown in the Figure:- Introduction:-Creating a 3D model, the progression is in such a way that  wireframe models- creating wireframe models…

1. 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:- Introduction:-Creating a 3D model, the progression is in such a way that  wireframe models- creating wireframe models using lines. Surface-Surfaces…

1. 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 layout.…

1.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 given kitchen plan layout and providing hatch patterns as shown in the figure.…

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, respectively.…

1.Dveloping Architectural drawing(Floor plan,Elevation, sections) Aim:- To draw the floor plan,elevation and section of the plan for the given plot size. Introduction:- Floor Plan:-It represents the top view of the planning of the architectural planning in which the arrangement of different components of the house…

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. Aim:- To draw the floor plan as given in the figure. Procedure:- …

1. Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in the Figure below. After sketching, you need to provide the dimensions and text with the use of layers. Use proper text styles and dimension methods to document it. Also, assume dimensions, wherever needed. Note: All dimensions are in mm. Aim:- To draw the…

1. Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Aim:- To create a column schedule as given in the figue. Introduction:- Column schedule-Basically it is table containing the details of the column which is going to be erected at the site. The table may contains the details of the reinforcement,size of reinforcement…

1. Residence Plan. Aim:- To draft the layout of a given residence plan by considering the dimensions marked and assuimg the missing dimensions.  Introduction:- The layout of a residence plan is the planning of house in which different components of house is drawn as per the requirement and the feasibility…

1.for fig1. Aim:- To draw the given geometry using Auto Cad. Introduction:- Auto Cad is a computre aided drawing softaware which comes with a lot no of drawing tools and modification tools, and Auto Cad can be used to draft in 2D and in 3D as well.Auto Cad is developed by the company named as Autodesk,each year…

The floor plans of  Ground floor plan First floor plan  is attached.                    The names of the structural rawings required to be provided to the site for construction are listed below  Floor plans- It consists of the floor plan layout in which different…

AIM:- To draw the given cross section C1 using Auto Cad.   INTRODUCTION:-The given geometry and cross sections can be drawn using the various tools available in the auto cad and dimensions of the various components can also be shown as while creating such drawings like floor plan and footing detailing it requires…

Aim:- The aim of the project is to draw the different geometries given using different coordinate system methods specified. Introduction:- The types of coordinate systems available ton use in the autocad are as follows:-  Absolute coordinate system method:- This is a kind of coordinate method which Auto cad supports…

Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash. Aim of the project:- To design a concrete mix of M35 grade with the use of fly ash as a replacement for cement with the help of indian standard codes. Introduction of the project:- Data collection:- Grade designation=M35 Type of cement=43 grade conforming…