Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

PROJECT 2 Develop general arrangement for the RC office building. Analyze and design the building as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer the attached plan and elevation. The building to be designed for dead, live, wind and seismic loading. Report of each member to be generated and extract drawings…

AIM- To Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER.      Consider dead, live, equipment and wind loading. Consider the brick wall loading for 150mm thick and 1.5 KN per sq m for wall and roof cladding. Assume wind loading basic speed as 39m/s Report…

CHALLENGE 8-   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…

CHALLENGE NO -7   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) 3 span continuous beam…

PROJECT 1- Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic force.   THE TABLE SHOWS THE PROPERTIES OR CHARACHTERISTICS OF BUILDING TO BE MODELLED USING ETABS.   AIM- TO MODEL THE BUILDINGS AND COMPARE DIFFERENT PARAMETERS OF THE BUILDINGS BY CALCLATING THE MODES.   Detailed Procedure for modelling…

CHALLENGE-6   AIM- MODELLING A 25 STOREY BUILDING IN ETABS. DATA- Beam Size= (300 X 400) mm. Column Size= (800 X 800) mm. Slab Thickness= 150 mm. Height of storey= 3m. Height of plinth= 1.5m.   STEPS-   STEP-1 Open ETABS 2019. Go to file menu and select new model, a pop up window of model initialization…

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- The given framing layout is symmetrical in plan. The…

CALCULATION OF BASE SHEAR OF 5 STOREY BUILDING-                        

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

  CHALLENGE 1- What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Would you characterize the case as damage or as a failure?     1a)   FLEXURAL FAILURE OF BEAM- Flexure failure occurs when the imposed loads exceeds the flexural capacity of the structural member. Flexural strength…

  INTRODUCTION TO AUTODESK NAVISWORK- Autodesk Navisworks Manage software (commonly referred to as Navis) offers design and construction professionals a comprehensive project review solution, providing advanced tools for interference analysis, 5D analysis and spatial coordination. Autodesk Navisworks Manage software…

INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMO-   Dynamo is a graphical programming interface that lets you customize your building information workflow. Dynamo is an open source visual programming platform for designers. It is installed as part of Revit Dynamo is a visual programming tool that works with Revit. Dynamo extends the power…

WEEK 9 CHALLENGE-   1. Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below- 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…

ANSWERS-   1. What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings. HVAC SYSTEMS- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the technology of indoor environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. HVAC system design is a subdiscipline…

PROJECT-2   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 The type of Structure Selected is Multi-Unit Residential Apartment.  …

CHALLENGE NO- 6   Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. Steps- Open architectural template in Revit 2021. Select the grids option from the Architectural tab. Draw the grids one in horizontal direction and one in vertical direction.…

CHALLENGE NO-5   Why are building codes or standards essential for the modelling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit?   A building code is a set of norms that govern construction of buildings by stipulating minimum standards. Building codes are intended to further safety, welfare and health of the residents of a…

PROJECT-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   Open a ceiling plan view. Click Architecture tab Build panel (Ceiling). In the Type Selector, select a ceiling type. Place a ceiling. Click…

CHALLENGE NO-3.   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…

CHALLENGE-2     What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Building Information Modelling (BIM)- Building information modeling (BIM) is a process supported by various tools, technologies and contracts involving the generation and management of digital representations…

CHALLENGE-1   AIM- To create a new project and name the project. STEPS- Open Revit 2021. A pop-up window will be appearing on the screen. In the model select new. Again, a pop-up window will be appearing named new project showing various templates such as structural, architectural, construction, mechanical, plumbing,…

PROJECT- 2 AIM OF THE PROJECT- Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad.   INTRODUCTION- COMMANDS USED FOR DRAWING THE 3D RENDERED VIEW OF BUILDING ARE AS FOLLOWS. -         Extrude- Location: Draw > Modeling > Extrude This AutoCAD 3D Extrude…

Sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vastu 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…

CHALLENGE- 12 INTRODUCTION- COMMANDS USEDFOR DRAWING THE 3D OBJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS. -         Extrude- Location: Draw > Modeling > Extrude This AutoCAD 3D Extrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding a 2D face along a line or path.   -        …

CHALLENGE 11- INTRODUCTION- COMMANDS USEDFOR DRAWING THE 3D OBJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS. Extrude- Location: Draw > Modeling > Extrude This AutoCAD 3D Extrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding a 2D face along a line or path.   Sweep- Location: Draw > Modeling > Sweep This command helps…

CHALLENGE 10-   PROBLEM-1. AIM- TO CRETAE LAYOUT OF PLAN AND SECTION OF THE PROJECT IN CHALLENGE 7 AND CREATE THE LAYOUT USING THE M-Arch TEMPLATE USING THE GIVEN DIMENSIONS AND PROPER SCALE.   STEPS- Open the drawing of plan and section which is already drawn in the challenge no 7. In the left corner of the…

CHALLENGE 9-   PROBLEM-1   AIM- TO CREATE LAYOUT OF KITCHEN PLAN AND PROVIDE DIFFERENT HATCHING PATTERN.   Steps for drawing Below Counter Plan-   Open Auto Cad and enter UN (units command) in command box and make the type as decimal. Select line command and draw a line of 4300 in X direction and a…

CHALLENGE NO 8-   PROBLEM-1 AIM- TO CREATE TEMPLATES AND SAVE THE CREATED TEMLATES AS A BLOCK USING BLOCK COMMAND.   STEPS FOR CREATING TEMPLATE 1- Open auto Cad and enter UN (Units command) in the command box and select type as decimal and set precision of decimal as 0 Select X line command and draw horizontal…

CHALLENGE NO. 8 AIM- TO DRAFT THE PLAN IN THE PLOT SIZE 60’X20’ AND SKETCHING PLAN, ELEVATION, SECTION, LAYOUT OF BEAM , LAYOUT OF COLUMNS, LAYOUT OF FOOTINGS OF THE PLAN.   INTRODUCTION- FOLLOWING TOOLS IN THE AUTO CAD ARE USED TO DRAW THE DRAWINGS- Line: Draw lines in AutoCAD Polygon: Draws polygons…

CHALLENGE 7- AIM- TO DRAW PLAN ELEVATION AND SECTION OF THE HOUSE IN AUTO CAD.   INTRODUCTION- Commands used for drawing the plans and drawings below are as follows- Line: Draw lines in AutoCAD Polygon: Draws polygons with three or more sides Rectangle: Used to draw rectangles Circle: Command used to draw circles…

CHALLENGE 6- INTRODUCTION- Commands used for drawing the plans and drawings below are as follows- Line : Draw lines in AutoCAD Polygon : Draws polygons with three or more sides Rectangle : Used to draw rectangles Circle : Command used to draw circles Ellipse : Used to draw ellipse. Erase – Erase object in the drawing…

CHALLENGE NO. 5   PROBLEM 1- AIM- to Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Steps Open Auto cad and enter UN (units command) in command box and select type as engineering and precision as 0’-0.000’’ Select line command and draw a line of 84’ in X direction and a line of 21’…