Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

Aim:- To design a multi-storey Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition Procedure:- Unit weight of the materials – Reinforced Cement Concrete = 25 kN/m3 Plain Cement Concrete = 24 kN/m3 Cement Concrete Screed = 20 kN/m3 Cement Masonry Units = 22 kN/m3 Structural Steel = 78.5 kN/m3…

Aim:- To design a multi-storey Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition Procedure:- Unit weight of the materials – Reinforced Cement Concrete = 25 kN/m3 Plain Cement Concrete = 24 kN/m3 Cement Concrete Screed = 20 kN/m3 Cement Masonry Units = 22 kN/m3 Structural Steel = 78.5 kN/m3…

Q.1)  1) Ans - The primary load cases to be considered for the design are - Dead Load Live Load Wind Load  Earthquake Load  2) Ans - The one-way slab is a slab,which is supported by parallel walls or beams,and whose length to breadth ratio is equal to or greater than 2 and it bends in only one direction…

Q. 1) 1) Ans -  Select the member Go to properties tab Click on Define Select circle 2) Ans - To assign unit system in the stadd pro - Go to File menu and then setting Open the structural settings Change the dimensions  3) Ans - Length of the model Height of the model Width of the model No of bays along length…

Q. 1)  1) Ans-  Select STADD Import from the backstage.The Import from STADD Pro dialogue opens Click [...]in genral setting to browse and select a STADD  Pro (*std) file to import. Select use Mapping file in section Mapping setting,and then click [...] to browse and select  a mapping file to import.…

Aim - To analyse and design the building as per IS standard code in TEKLA structural designer Procedure - Open TEKLA software and select new file Create construction levels for the structure according to the plan Under model tab draw grid lines Go to manage property sets,and select a new member and define the column and…

1) Aim - To generate report for steel building design with loading summary Procedure - Open the file and click on model report in Report menu and the report content dialogue box open Click on structure and add the loadcase summanry and also drag it into the content and click ok Click on show report in report tab to…

Aim - To design the slab and foundation of the model Procedure - Design of slab -  Open the previously saved file and open 3d view Click on 1st order analysis and run the analysis Also click on status view Select the slab and right click on it and click on check panel and it shows result If the error is occured,change…

Aim - To  design RC column and beam for RC residential structure using TSD  Procedure - Open the previous tekla file Right click the member to designed and select Interactive design and static Design of Beam - Select the beam,right click on one beam,select interactive design and select static If any beam shows…

1)  Aim - To generate seismic loading based on IS codal provisions and zone 2 Procedure -  Open previously saved tekla challenge 9 file In load cases,add the seismic load case and click ok Select seismic wizard and select code spectra and click next In base information,select zone,site class,Importance factor…

1) Aim -  To calculate the Dead load as per IS code specifications  Assume - External wall thickness = 230mm Internal wall thickness = 150mm Finishes = 50mm Calculations -  Dead load due to floor finishes - Unit weight of material= 24 kn/m^3 Dead load = 0.05*24 = 1.2 Kn/m^2 Unit weight of Brick = 20 Kn/m^3…

1) Aim - Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover  Procedure - Open tekla structural designer software Go to setting -> Structural Default Select SSL for the cover in contact with the ground and enter the values as given in the above table For the cover above the ground changes…

Aim - To analyze and design a steel building to 10T crane as per IS standard codeusing Tekla structural Designer Procedure - Initially open the Tekla Structural Designer Software  Click on New option  to create new model Using Grid lines and Quick parallel grid line option horizontal grids and vertical grids…

1) Aim - Summarize your study for the bending moment,shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model Procedure - Open the week 5 tekla file In load panel under seismic load select seismic wizard Check structure details and seismic zone and site class Also check structure irregularities Now check fundamental…

1) Aim - Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39 m/s Terrain category = 2 Procedure - First calculate load combination  Result - Calculations are done for the wall panel   2) Aim - Based on the above calculation apply the loading on the…

1)  Aim - To calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Procedure - Dead load = 1.2 kn/m^2 Finishes = 0.05*24 = 1.2 kn/m^2 Ceiling load = 0.3 kn/m^2 Roof load = 1.5 kn/m^2 Brick wall load - 1) Ground to Intermediate floor = 0.15*20*5.2 = 15.6 kn/m^2 2) Intermediate to Roof…

Q.1) Aim - To create beam properties for first floor and model the beams Procedure - Open the Tekla structure challenge 2 file Check the levels  Select manage property set from home tab In that,select new-member-steel beam and rename it and edit the property Select intermediate level window and draw the beams 3D view…

1) Aim - To create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1 Procedure - Open Tekla structural designer software and new project workspace is open First set all initial setting then creates a levels  in construction level  Select model tab,and…

1)  Aim - To summarize the user interface in TSD for the following items  Project Workspace - Open the Tekla structural designer software and click on New option and the new model workspace will appear Now all the ribbons and menu bars are visible Scene Content - Select window tab and then click on scene content…

Aim - To design and analysis the model and prepare the construction drawing from provided architectural drawing of G+3 building Procedure - Open Etab software and then set model initialization setting and provide grid and story information Define the material properties as M25 concrete,Fe 500 for longitudinal reinforcement…

Q.1)  Aim - To analyze and design the isolated footing from week 11 challenge  Procedure - Open SAFE application and Select new model Select units as metric and IS code as IS 456-2000 Subgrade modulus = SBC X FOS /Settlement = 150X3/0.05 = 9000kn/m^3 Unfactored load = 2000/1.5 =1333.3 kn Dead load = 1333.3/2…

Aim - Design a square footing of column size 400x400mm Procedure -  

Aim - To model and analyze the residential building using Etab Procedure - Step 1 - First open Etab software Select new model from file menu After selecting new model,new tab open and select Use Built in setting  Then select grid,and do the setting in grid system data After grid setting,Add the 7 story in the story…

Aim -  To run the analysis and design of rcc shear walls in Etab Procedure - Step 1 - Open the challenge in Etab software Select 3-d view Run the analysis Step 2- Select Display and then show table  In that,select Analysis result-structure output-modal information-modal participating ratio  Then select display…

Aim – To provide reinforcement detailing of columns in Etab. Procedure – Step 1 – Open the G+4 Etab file in software After that check the model and Run the analysis Step 2- Click on concrete frame design tool and click design info option Select longitudinal reinforcement as design output After selecting…

Aim - Detail design of beam in Etab Procedure - Step 1- First open the challenge page and download the challenge and open the file in Etab Then,Run the model   Step 2- Once the analysis is done,Go to concrete frame design and select view/review preferances Next check the load combinations from concrete frame design…

Aim - Comparative study of different storey buildings for seismic forces Building A - Procedure - Step 1 - Open Etab software and select new model A new model dialogue box will open as model initialization Select Use in built in setting with option Select display unit as Metric,Steel design code,concrete design code,etc…

Aim - ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building Procedure - Step 1 - Open Etab software and select new model A new model dialogue box will open as model initialization Select Use in built in setting with option Select display unit as Metric,Steel design code,concrete design code,etc A new dialogue box will appear Select…

Q.1)  Answer -  a) Building A - This structure is symmetric. The soil available below this building is strong and Isolated foundation is used below the column. In this structure,shear walls are placed at 4 corners of building in same size. In this structure,their is heavy biaxial stresses acting on structure,and…

Q.1)  Answer - 1) Symmetry -  The layout is symmetric. The load distributed in this symmetrical structure is distributed evenly throughout the structure. It has very good uniformity. The structure is symmetric then redundancy is increased and more reliable in the areas where there is more earthquake and also…

Q.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 has been derived. Solution -              

Q.1) Answer -  ki1 in the first column,we determine the stiffness matrix by imposing u1=1 , u2=u3=0 Ki2 in the second column,we determine the stiffness matrix by imposing u2=1,u1=u3=0 Ki3 in the third column,we determine the stiffness matrix by imposing u3=1,u1=u2=0 EIc/h^3 [24  6h       6h …

Q. 1) a)  The above image shows a damage at Beam-Column joint. The mode of failure is flexural cracks developed at the bottom side of beam. Here,The beam is fail and column is not disturbed.So,this is the case of strong column and weak beam. The moment capacity of column is greater than beam.So,the beam is failed…

1)  Aim - Using the Architecture/Structure project file developed and exporting the Revit architecture and structure model to Naviswork Cache file following the export settings. Procedure -  Open the Architectural model of previous weeks and viewing in 3D view. Click on export option in the file tab and then…

1)  Aim - To create a set of sinusoidal points,a curve and a surface out of the curve using dynamo Procedure -  Open the architectural template of revit software and go to manage tab. In manage tab select dynamo,then dynamo window open and then go to new option.   Now,Insert three integer slider ,and take…

Q.1)  Answer - a) Using 3D model create a section box - BX b) To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout - CS c) To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views - TL d) To apply overrides setting to a floor in the model section view - VG e) To increase the range  of visibility in a plan…

1)  Answer - HVAC is the Heating,Ventilating and Air Conditioning system. HVAC  system is basically an assembly of various types of equipments installed together to provide heating and cooling along with indoor climate control.HVAC system involve mechanical,electrical components to provide comfort to the occupants…

1)  Aim - Select the type of structure you want to build from one of the three below Answer - From the above options,I have selected "Multi-Unit Residential Apartment".   2) Aim - Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modeling.Based on assumptions and type of structure…

1)  Aim - To set Base Point and coordinate point for shared project Project -  Step 1 -  Using the Architectural tab,Grids are drawn and are named accordingly as shown below. Step 2 -  From the manage tab,select "Specify coordinate at point " and select the point as 0'0" for North-South and 0'0" for…

Q. 1) Answer - a)  A building codes or standards is a set of rules and clauses to regulate the construction activities in appropriate manner. b)  Building codes specify minimum standards for the construction of building . c) The main purpose of building codes are to protect the public health,safety and general…

1) AIM - To model a ceiling from the architecture tab  above the walls at the first floor level PROCEDURE - Step 1 - First we open the Revit software and select the ceiling option from the architecture toolbar   Step 2 -  After selecting the ceiling option,then select each room one by one Then the ceiling…

1)  Aim - To create a floor plan and need to apply the materials and thickness using the property browser Procedure -  Step 1 - First we select the floor as shown below After selecting the floor,click the edit type from the porperties browser    Step 2 -  After clicking edit type,type property…

1)  BIM is the Building Information Modelling. It is the process that allows Architects,engineers,contractors and other to plan,design and construct a structure within 3d modelling. This technology allows members of project team to generate a virtual model of the structure and all of its system in 3d and to be able…

1) Aim - Create a new project (Structural/Architectural/Construction templete) and name the project appropriately Procedure - First start Revit software Then,from model tab select New Then dialogue box will appear,select metric-architectural template Press OK Finally new workspace  will be loaded and give name to…

PROLECT -2 AIM - Create 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view in AutoCad Procedure - Open AutoCad In right left corner click on setting icon that is the icon of workspace Select 3d modelling Enter UN for unit command in command box and change the type as decimal and select precision as 0.0…

Aim - To create 3d Isometric view of building with plan and elevation  Procedure -  Drawing the plan in top view,with line command draw aline of 10'9" vertically and horizontally such that a L shape wall is formed.and give offset of 9" from two sides Draw the window using offset command give the offset of 4'2"…

Aim - To create 3D model of furniture  Procedure -  open Autocad file Set the unit as impherical Unit set to engineering with precision 0'0" Set lim 0,0 and 100,100 Z enter,A enter  for zoom all From setting switch to 3D modelling Set to top view 2D wireframe Draw a rectangle of 3'x3' in xy plane  Explode…

Aim - To create a layout of plan and section A of project in challenge 7 Procedure -  In the command type unit>mm>Decimal Set lim 0,0 and limmax 100,100 In the command type layout >Template>Tutorial March In the commad type MS to specify the centre of plot Then click on title box to edit the title Then…

  Aim - To create the layout of kitchen and providing hatches to it using autocad in detail Procedure - Step 1 - First we have to draw the horizontal line of length 4300mm Next draw another line from previouse line with the length of 3200mm vertical Next again draw line from previous line with the length of 4300mm…

Aim - To create Template inserting text and attributes. Procedure -  A) Custom 1  Steps -  Create a rectangle of 66.63mm and 158mm Divide the line into two columns Take offset of 5,10,5,5,8,30,15,15,20,20,10,15 for horizontal line  Using Multiline text  type rev,description ,by date,date on …

Aim - To draw the residential building in plot size of 60' x 20' facing east direction  Dimensions - External wall - 230mm Internal wall - 150mm Tread - 250mm , Rise - 170mm W - 1000X1000 V - 700X500 D1 - 1000X2000 D2 - 9000X2000 D3 - 800X2000 Procedure - Step 1 - In the command type units in meter lim-0,0  Limmax…

 Aim - To draw the Plan,Elevation and section of the building by using AutoCad Software  The dimensions -  For external wall -250mm For internal wall - 125mm For staircase - Thread = 250mm , Rise = 150mm Windows -  W - 1000 X 1500 W1 - 900 X 1200 W2 - 1200 X 1200 W3 - 1500 X 1200 W4 - 700 X 500 Doors- …

1)  Aim - To draw the cabinet,floor plan,kitchen,column details and rafe layout of the giving drawings Sketching Plan - Procedure - Open AutoCad Take n new drawing by QNEW and select decimal Set the units Set the LIMITS,lower limit as 0.0 and upper limit as 1000,1000 Type Z enter and A enter for zoom all Using RECTANGULAR…

COLUMN SCHEDULE Aim - To create a column schedule as shown in belowfig by using AutoCad Software Procedure -  Step 1 - To draw the Table - Click on AutoCad application and open this application Type QNEW in command bar and enter Select default setting as Imperical (feet and inches) Press enter I have kept snap and…

Aim - To sketch the layout of residence plan as per given diagram using AutoCad Procedure - First set the unit by typing command "UN" in command box and press enter. Select - Engineering ,precision - 0'-0.00" then inches and click OK. Next set the limit by typing command "limmax"in command box and press enter and specify…

  Aim - Drafting of various geometries using chamfer,fillet tool in AutoCad Procedure -  Step 1 - Open new file and set decimal and precision to 0.00 Step 2 - Use "line" command- from random point draw 3.00 line and @2.12<45,@2.83<135 then 2.00 line and close. Step 3 - Use "offset"command - offset 3.00…

Cross section of load bearing wall over spread footing - Aim - To draw cross section of wall over footing  Procedure - Step 1 - Create rectangle by using "REC" in command box Origin as 0,0 Specify first corner point as 5,5 Specify length of rectangle as 0.9  Specify width of rectangle as 0.25 Step 2 - Create…

1) Aim - Creation of geometries by coordinate system method using AutoCad The coordinate system are- 1) Absolute coordinate system  2) Relative coordinate system a) Realative rectangular coordinate system b) Relative polar coordinate system 3) Direct distance entry Procedure - 1) Absolute coordinate system - First…

Structural drawing required in construction project - 1) Centre line drawing  2) Footing and column layout with reinforcement details 3) Column schedule with reinforcement details 4) Plinth beam layout with reinforcement details  5) First floor beam layout with reinforcement details 6) First floor slab layout…

MIX DESIGN FOR M35 GRADE OF CONCRETE WITH FLY ASH - Aim - Mix proportioning of concrete using fly ash as a part of replacement of OPC 1) Stipulations for proportioning -  a) Grade designation - M35 b) Type of cement - OPC 43 grade conforming to IS 8112 c) Type of mineral admixture - Fly ash conforming to IS 3812…