Project 1_Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces

QUESTION:- 1) Effect of stiffness on T: Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings E & F as well as G & H. Why is there a marginal or significant difference in the fundamental natural periods?  2) Effect of mass on T: Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings H, J and K. Have the buildings become…

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 the restraint…

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. Ans. 1.Symmertry Having a look over the aspects of symmetry of the…

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.] 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   Ans. This structure can be analysed by any of the standard methods including moment distribution.        …

Question 1 : a] Ans. This crack will be formed due to the flexural failure of a beam. The flexural strength, known as modulus of rupture, bend strength, or fracture strength, is a material property, defined as the stress in a material just before it yields in a flexure test. The flexural strength represents the highest…

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 Ans. AIM : To export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Ans. AIM :To create a set of sinusodial 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 power…

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 Ans.  - HVAC systems are responsible for the regulation of heat,airflow,ventilation and air conditioning of an entire building. You won’t see the machines when you enter the building but you will most certainly feel the effects of…

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 Ans.  My project is to built the Multi-unit residential apartments from the given three…

1.] Ans. AIM -  To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project using manage tab in the architectural template. INTRODUCTION - - The project base point can be used to establish a reference for measuring distances and positioning objects in relation to the model. - Initially,In stock…

1.] Ans. - Building codes address many of a society’s most important concerns, including public health and safety, and environmental protection. - Building codes are used, when we are constructing a building, it gives the standard codes, that prevents from the eartquakes. - By using the building codes, we can construct…

1.] Ans. AIM : To model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first floor level. INTRODUCTION : - The creation of ceilings within revit is a very similar process to that of floors and roofs i.e; you can let revit do most of the work where you want the boundaries to be or you can enter “Sketch…

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.] Ans. Building information modeling is a highly collaborative process that allows architects,engineers,real estate developers,contractors,manufacturers and other construction professionals to plan,design,and construct a structure or building within one 3D model.         Features of BIM :    …

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Aim - Create a 3D rendered model for a residential building in Autocad. INTRODUCTION - Isometric drawing is a method of presenting the design in a three dimensional form.In order for a design to appear three dimensional,a 30 degree angle is applied to its sides.Isometric drawings are helpful to show the design in…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. AIM - To create a 3D isometric view of the given building with plan and elevation. INTRODUCTION -  - An isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object,room,building or design on a 2D surface. - One of the defining characteristics of…

1. 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 - - The three dimensional furniture element was drawn in the autocad using the different…

AIM - TO CREATE 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. COMMAND USED - - View  - Layout - Multiple view - Model space - Paper space - Scale - Xref - Lock - Pan - plot Procedure - - Open the drawing of plan…

Aim - To create the kitchen layout and to also,use proper dimension techniques to dimension the kitchen layout and insert text wherever required. Command used - Line,offset,arc,circle,hatch,dimensions,multiline text,layers. Procedure - 1] Units are set to decimal in mm. 2] In the command prompt type rec and the dimensions…

1] Aim : To create the templates title block and need to save it as a block with names : Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock, respectively. Introduction : To create the templates title block and need to save it as a block with names : Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock, respectively.By using autocad.…

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)  …

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 PLAN ELEVATION AND SECTION OF THE HOUSE IN…

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. AIM : To draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe…

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 INTRODUCTION 1] Column C1 is povided with 4 bars of 20mm dia. and 6 bars of 12mm…

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 the schedule for size of the doors.   AIM - To draw the given residential plan with…

Aim - To draw the geometries using Chamfer,fillet tool in Autocad. Commands used - Line,circle,chamfer,fillet,mirror,trim,move,rotate,annotate. Procedure - 1] New sheet - units - decimal - precision 0.00 - meter - ok 2] Limits - 0,0 and 420,210 3] zoom all 4] Select line tool and draw the lengths starting from base of…

Aim - To draw cross section of wall over footing. Procedure -         Step 1 - Create rectangle by typing REC in command box               - Specify the first corner point as (1,1)               - Specify the length of rectangle…

Figure 1:  P1  Aim : To create the geometries from P1 to P2 using  all coordinates system methods.          - Absolute coordinate system          - Relative coordinate system          - Polar coordinate system Procedure :  First…

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…

Aim: Mix design for M35 grade of concrete with fly ash Introduction: The mix is designed by the structural engineer and the mix proportions are determined by the concrete procedure.Maximum water cement ratio to attain adequate durability.Maximim cement content to avoid shrinkage.Minimum compressive strength required…