Reinforcement Detailing of Beams from ETABS output

Aim- Model and analyze a 10 storey building on ETABS with structural properties as specified below. Procedure 1)Open ETABS software, Click on file 2)Select 'Use Built - in settings with' and modify units, database.3)Select custom grid spacing and edit the grid data given in the question4)Select custom story data,…

Aim: Students will have to produce the following: Etabs model for the two blocks on either side of the expansion gapFoundation details illustrating the pile & pile cap reinforcementTie beam details connecting the pile capsColumn reinforcementFraming plan for typical floorBeam reinforcements for ground floor Procedure:1)Open…

Aim: To design square footing  using the given details.   Procedure: Result:  To design square footing  using the given details successfully completed.    

Aim: To model and analyze the G+7 residential building from the given architectural drawings using the ETABS 2018. Procedure:1)Set grid and storey accordingly using edit option.2)Plan G+7 building from the grids drawun.3)Open define toolbar, select material and choose material type M30.4)Similarly open define toolbar,…

Aim:  Extract values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing ratio from the design results.Provide cross sectional steel arrangement of the shear wall from its base up to terrace, in compliance with provisions of IS 13920 – 2016. AutoCAD application can be used for this exercise.…

Aim: Provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns, from foundation to terrace level. Show shear reinforcement & lapping details as per special confining reinforcement provision of clause 8.1 of IS 13920 - 2016 Tools: Open file, concrete frame design tool, design combination and design output. Procedure:1)Open…

Aim: Design beams in details and provide details of longitundnal and shear reinforcement for given cintinous beam. Tools: Open file, concrete frame design tool, design combination and design output. Procedure: 1)Download the challenge and open in the etabs software2)Click on concrete frame design tool under ribbon tab…

Aim: To model the building and compare different parameters of the building by calculating the modes. Tools: Define toolbar, Analyze tool bar, Select toolbar and Assign tool bar Procedure: For building A: 1)Open ETABS software and select new model.2)Select 'Use Built - in settings with' and modify database and codes.Click…

Aim: Model a 25 storey building on ETABS 2018 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. Tools: Define toolbar, Analyze tool bar, Select toolbar and Assign tool…

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. Answer: a) Symmetry: In the plane we can say that mass is distributed…

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…

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   Solution: Above structure has 3 DOF's Consider case-1 u1 and u2=u3=0 case-2 u2 and u1=u3=0 case-3 u3 and u1=u2=0 k11=(24EIc)/h^3…

Question 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? 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…

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 the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings Tools:…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Aim: Create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve Tools: Managetoolbar, slider, codeblock, product and coordinate. Procedure:1)Open new revitfile, click on manage toolbar,…

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 -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 override settings to a floor in…

1) What are HVAC systems ? Why are they essential in modeling of buildings Ans: HVAC is system designed for environmental requirements around us .HVAC stands for Heating Ventialtion and Air Conditioning .HVAC aims to provide thermal control for indoor of the building .Principles invloved in this are thermodynamics and…

Question Create a G+4 Residential building as per NBC standards and make it a central model file. Your model should contain: The sloped roof at the top level of the building (10 degrees)Architectural components including furniture and home appliancesRoom tags and AnnotationsSection cut through each room either longitudinally…

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 on Multi Unit Residential Apartment 2) Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modeling. Based on assumptions and…

Question-1 Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project Aim: Create architectural template and set project shared coordinates for the project. Tools: Architectural template, grids, manage tool bar and specify the coordinates Procedure:1)Click…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? Ans: The use of codes and standards are they help assure compliance with the rule .While constructing or planning a building we need to follow building codes to ensure the safety and protection of the building .There are…

Question-1 Based on the project saved from Week 3, proceed from First Floor Level .Model a Ceiling from architecture tab above the walls at first floor level Aim: Model a ceiling above the walls at first floor. Tools: File menu, first floor plan, architecture tool bar , ceiling Procedure: 1)Open week-3 project from file…

Question 1 Aim: 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 week 2. Tools: File, project, architectural toolbar, floor, level 1 and grids. Procedure:1)Open…

Question 1Ans:Building Information technology(BIM) is a 3Dmodel based process it gives architecture,engineering,and construction professionals the insight and toolsto more efficiently plan ,design, manage building and infrastructure. The purpose of using BIM tool is to create 3D model that user can understandrelationships…

Question 1 Aim:  Create a new project and name the project Tools: File,Project,Template and Save as Procedure: 1)Open file menu 2)Click on new and then project 3)Select the template and click ok 4)Again open file,click on save as and select project 5)Name and save the project Result: New project successfully created…