Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

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 – Hostel block…

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 model the isolated footing by using SAFE and to analyze and to design it to verify the size, depth and calculation of steel provided INTRODUCTION: - Isolated…

The architectural drawings for a G+7 residential building in zone 5 have 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:…

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 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 Resisting Frame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams in the 1st floor.        …

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 BEHAVIOUR.     INTRODUCTION: The structural configuration of the building plays a major role in determining the overall response during…

Challenge 6 – ETABS modelling of a 25 Storey building 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 meters from the base. Each of the successive 25 Storeys has a Storey height of 3 meters. Structural Element Sizes …

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.   Symmetry: Symmetry in X-direction: If we split the plan vertically…

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…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures (30 marks) STATIC ANALYSIS:  The main difference between static and dynamic analysis is TIME! If the load is applied so slowly, that inertia effects won’t play a role, all you need is static analysis. DYNAMIC ANALYSIS: Dynamic…

  Question 1: a)  b)   c)   What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a) Crack is formed due to flexural failure in beams. As we can see that damage is caused more to the beam then column. Damage is caused due to…

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, create a curve and to create a surface out of the curve.     INTRODUCTION: - Dynamo is a visual programming tool that works with Revit. Dynamo extends the…

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 HVAC system is one of the important components in the modeling of a building. The term HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning. Now let's get into these terms, Heating means to increase the temperature of the input air which…

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 a)  From the above given options, the type of structure I want to select is Multi unit…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project AIM: - Set the base point of the project using the manage tab and project shared coordinates for the project Commands used: - Collaborate Architectural  Grids Manage   Procedure: - Select…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit?   BUILDING CODE: Building code is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures, codes express all aspects of construction including structural integrity,…

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 to the previously created project with the help of architectural tab above the walls at first floor level. TOOLS…

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: -  BIM integrates multi-disciplinary data to create detailed digital representations that are managed in an open cloud platform for real-time collaboration. Features of BIM: - Easy access to information BIM is a physical…

1) 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 appropriately.  INTRODUCTION: - For creating a project, select…

Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. Aim: To draw the 3D Isometric View of the building as shown in the figure Introduction:   A plan view of wall of two elevation views of windows on both sides are given and they are to be converted into a 3D model. 2 window openings…

Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing.    AIM: To create a 3D Furniture element as given in the figure and need to assume dimensions which are missing in the drawing.    INTRODUCTION: - 3D CAD, or three-dimensional computer-aided design,…

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 shown in Figure. Also, use ATTEDIT command to edit the information in the title block. Use A1 size for the layout. Take…

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 layout of the kitchen and provide hatches to it using the AutoCAD in…

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.…

Design and draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: a. Plot Size: 60’x20’ (18.3m x6m)  b. Orientation- Facing East    c. Develop the following: 1. Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) 2. Structural Drawing (Column, Bean, Footing Plan)  Aim:…

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 plans and sections using…

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. AIM: To Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown…

AIM: To Creation of Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCad.  Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Procedure: In the command prompt type line to create tables  In the command prompt type ST (text style) > romans.shx (font name) > 8" (height) > left (justify) In the command…

Residence Plan: Sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure 1. Consider all dimensions as reference to sketch the unit plan. Also the text in the layout are only for reference. Assume the missing dimensions. Also, refer the schedule for size of the doors. Steps: Set the units Engineering and select Inches Create…

Aim: To draw the given drawing using AutoCAD software Procedure: In the command prompt type units and select decimal unit In the command prompt type Polyline In the command prompt specify start point 1,1 Next point@3<0 @2.12<45 @2.83<135 @2<180 Click the close in the command option In the command prompt type…

Aim: To create the model of c1 to c6 in autocad software and wrote the procedure in report format. Introduction: On the Start tab, click Start New Drawing. This opens a new drawing based on the default drawing template file. ... Right-click a file tab, and choose New to display the Select Template dialog box. Click Application…

Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods. You need to use the Line tool to create the geometries. Where required you need to use the circle tool. Please read the drawings and find out the missing dimensions before working on the sketches. Note: Use the Imperial Template and the Decimal…

Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash & M50 grade concrete without Fly ash AIM To Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash. INTRODUCTION The process of selecting suitable ingredients of concrete and determining their relative amounts with the objective of…