Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

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 metres from the base. Each of the successive 25 storeys has a storey height of 3 metres. Structural Element Sizes …

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       Question 2: For the following structures: Determine the number of degrees-of-freedom for dynamic analysis Establish…

Question 1:     What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a)   Mode of failure: Bearing failure of the beam This is the failure that occurred at the bearing of the beam where beam is connected to the column. This happened due to the disintegration of the…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve.   AIM  :  TO DRAW THE CURVE BY USING A SET OF SINUSOIDAL POINTS AND CREATE A SURFACE TO IT   TOOLS USED  ARCHITECTURAL TEMPLATE  MANAGE TAB DYNAMO    PROCEDURE  :   STEP  1   :  TO OPEN REVIT NEW FILE   SETP  2 …

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   :  EXPORT ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PROJECT INTO NAVISWORK   PROCEDURE   :…

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 COMPONENT IN BUILDING MODELLING.HVAC STANDS FOR HEATING , VENTILATION , AND AIR CONDITIONING .HEATING MEANS TO INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE INPUT AIR WHICH FLOWS INTO THE BUILDING.VENTILATION IS REPLACEMENT…

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   AIM  :  TO CREATE MULTIPLE STORE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING UNIT    PROCEDURE …

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project   AIM  :  TO CREATE A ARCHITECTURAL TEMPLATE AND USING MANAGE TAB SET THE PROJECT BASE POINT AND PROJECT SHARED COORDINATES FOR THE PROJECT.   PROCEDURE  :   STEP  1  :  TO OPEN NEW ARCHITECTURAL…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ?   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, A COMPREHENSIVE…

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 CREATE / MODEL A CEILING TO OUR PROJECT    PROCEDURE  : GO PROJECT BROWSER CLICK ON FRIST FLOOR PLAN VIWE ON CEILING FLOOR PLAN GO TO ARCHITECTURAL…

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 Modeling (BIM) is the foundation of digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As the leader in BIM, Autodesk is the…

1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately   AIM :              TO CREATE A NEW PROJECT WITH ARCHITECTURAL TEMPLATE FROM THE FILE MENU TOOLS USED : PROJECT ICONFILE MENU PROCEDURE :    …

Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.     AIM :           TO DRAW 3 DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING OF DIMESIONS 60' X 20'  WITH THE FOLLOWING DRAWINGS 1) ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGPLOT DRAWINGGROUND FLOOR PLANFIRST FLOOR PLANELEVATION…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given.   AIM :         TO DRAW THE 3D ISOMETRIC VIEW OF BUILDING AS SHOWN FIGURE BY USING AUTOCAD TOOL INTRODUCTION : A PLAN VIEW OF WALL OF TWO ELEVATION VIEWS OF WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GIVEN AND THEY ARE TO BE CONVERTED…

1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing. AIM :          TO DRAW THE 3D WIREFRAME MODEL AS SHOWN FIGURE BY USING AUTOCAD TOOL INTRODUCTION : THE 3D WIREFRAME MODEL GIVEN IS A FURNITURE EQUIPMENT IN THE HOUSE. THE 3D WIREFRAME MODEL IS DRAWN IN…

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 :          THE KITCHEN PLAN IS DRAWN WITH THE HELP OF THE FOLLOWING AUTOCAD TOOLS   PROCEDURE…

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)                  …

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  :             Create…

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  :    …

1. Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Note: Create a column schedule with the help of lines. Also, insert text with the help of Dtext command or Single Line text. Hint: Use font name: romans.shx; Height: 8”, Justify: Left ANS :       AIM :              …

1) 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…

QUESTION : 1 AIM  :  TO DRAW THE ABOVE FIGUREBY USING AUTOCAD PROCEDURE  :    LINE  Command: LSpecify first point: 0,0Specify next point or [Undo]: @3<0Specify next point or [eXit/Undo]: @2.12<45Specify next point or [Close/eXit/Undo]: @2.83<135Specify next point or [Close/eXit/Undo]:…

Q  1  :   DRAW THE C1 FIGURE IN AUTOCAD    AIM :  TO DRAW THE FIGURE C1 OF A CROSS-SECTION OF LOAD BEARING WALL OVER SPREAD FOOTING INTRODUCTION  :             Wall footing is type of footing which is used to support walls,both structural and non-structural.…

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…

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 the members…

1)  Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash ?   AIM :          To calculate the concrete mix design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash EQUATIONS :            Target mean strength   f'ck  = fck + 1.65s f'ck …