Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and Calculation of Loads as per IS code

AIM:

To sketch a plan of G+1 floor residential building according to Vaastu sastra and listing down the names of structural drawings required to be provided to the construction site.

INTRODUCTION TO VAASTU SASTRA

• Vaastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and acts as the guidelines to design your home in such a way that enhances positive energy
• Our nature is abundant with powerhouses of energies like sun, wind, moon, water, earth and fire
• Effect of sunrays, flow of winds, pull of earth’s magnetic field and other such cosmic energies
• A good home needs to radiate the right kind of energy
• A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of specific energy field which comes under the influence of specific energy field
• Architectural changes are not possible for a ready to move in house

SIGNIFICANCE OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS

• Four cardinal directions like North, South, East and west
• Four intercardinal direction like North east, North west, South east, South west
• Each direction signifies an aspects of life and is governed by various gods
• North – Wealth
• South – Dharma
• West and East – Overall prosperity

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF VASSTRU SHASTRA

Shape:

Rooms should be perfectly square or rectangle

Room Basics:

Rooms should be airy, well lit, bright and clean

Home Centre:

Centre of the house should be empty space

Stairs and Furnitures:

Heavy Furnitures should be kept in south-west direction

Water:

Avoid keeping plants and water features in bedroom

Dining table:

It should be placed near the kitchen and not near the main door

Mirror placement:

Mirror facing the bed is strictly not allowed. Mirrors in the bedroom needs to be placed in such a way that bed cannot be seen.

AUSPICIOUS DIRECTIONS AS PER VASTU SHASTRA:

KITCHEN:

• South east is the best
• North east to be avoided

STAIRCASE:

• South west is the best
• North east to be avoided

TOILET:

• North west is the best
• North east to be avoided

MASTER BEDROOM:

• South west is the best

GUEST ROOM:

• North west is the best

LIVING ROOM:

• North west is the best

OVER-HEAD TANKS:

• West is best

UNDERGROUND TANKS:

• North east is the best
• South west to be avoided

VAASTU SHASTRA REQUIREMENT/ NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR A HOUSE PROJECT

GATEWAY (ENTRANCE) OF THE HOUSE:

• Main entrance is not only the entry point for the family but also for the energy
• Main doors should be stronger and bigger than other doors in the house and made of superior quality wood preferably teak wood
• Main door should be not dark because good energy is associated with bright and cheery places
• Garbage bags, unwanted things, and shoes should be kept away from the main door
• Main door should be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the North, east or in the North east direction
• Avoid painting the main door black and placing of animal statues near the door

LIVING ROOM:

• Living room should be cluster free and it is the place where the family spends most of the time together
• Living room should face east, North or North-east, North-west facing is also considered
• Heavy furniture should be kept in west or south west direction of the living room
• Electronic appliances should be installed in south east direction of the living room
• Mirror should be placed in North wall of the living room
• An aquarium on north or east wall for prosperity
• A bright picture of sunrise in the southern wall
• Shades of yellow, Beige, or blue on walls to infuse liveliness and vibrancy

BED ROOM:

• Bed room is south west direction brings good health and prosperity
• Avoid bedroom in North east as it may cause Health issues
• Avoid between south east direction as it may cause quarrel between the couples
• Bed should be placed in south west and head should be placed in west direction
• Avoid placing Tv, Mirror in front of bed because deflection cause fight and other domestic disruptions
• Using aromatic oils create an oasis of calm
• Never sleep in North direction
• Avoid overhanging beam in room to avoid health issues
• Use wooden beds instead of iron casted beds
• Paint the walls in neutral colors that replicate positive energy

POOJA ROOM:

• Rooms in house for medication and spiritual growth
• East or North east facing should be allotted for pooja room
• Facing east side will enhance positivity
• White, Beige, Yellow or green can be used for coloring in pooja room

KITCHEN:

• Following Vastu for kitchen ensures a healthy life for your family growth
• Keep water sink away from the stove gas
• Fridge needs to be placed in south west direction
• Never face your kitchen face a washroom wall nor share a common wall with it.

STUDY ROOM:

• Select a square or rectangle shape for study table
• Don’t place the table facing a blank wall or window
• Placing a table in North east is ideal
• Hanging book shelfs are best if avoided

COURTYARD:

• Brahmasthan is the unique feature of ancient architecture based on Vastu shastra
• It is the center of your residence, and the holiest place and most powerful zone
• A traditional home in Kerala always have courtyard at center
• This part should be free and clutter free
• The placement of kitchen, bathroom or pillar/beam attracts negative energy

PROCEDURE

SKETCH OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN:

Dimensions of Ground Floor:

• KITCHEN - 4m*4m
• TOILET - 2.5m*4m
• WASHROOM - 3.5m*4m
• POOJA ROOM - 3m*4m
• MASTER BED ROOM - 4m*3.5m
• DINING HALL - 3.2m*3.2m
• GUEST ROOM - 4.5m*5.2m
• STORE ROOM - 3m*4m
• PARKING AREA - 9.45m*3m
• STAIRCASE - 3m*3m
• DRAWING ROOM - 4m*4m

SKETCH OF FIRST FLOOR PLAN:

Dimensions of Ground Floor:

• BEDROOM 1 - 5m*4m
• TOILET - 3.5m*4m
• TERRACE - 10m*4m
• STORE ROOM - 3m*3.5m
• BED ROOM 2 - 3m*5m

Other Dimensions:

Thickness of Interior/Exterior wall - 0.23m

Thickness of slab - 0.25m

Dimension of Column - 0.35m X 0.35m

Dimension of Beam - 0.3m X 0.45m

Height of Wall at ground floor - 3.5m

Height of Wall at First floor - 3.5m

CALCULATION OF LOADS:

1. CALCULATION OF DEAD LOADS

a. DEAD LOADS OF COLUMNS:

• Dimensions of columns = 0.35m X 0.35m (350mm X 350mm)
• Height of the column = (Slab thickness X 2) + Height of wall at ground floor + Height of the wall at first floor

= (0.25X2) + 3.5m +3.5m = 7.5m

• Total volume of one column = 0.35*0.35*7.5 = 0.91 m3
• Unit weight of R.C.C = 25 KN/m3
• Dead Load of One column = Volume of column * Unit weight

= 0.91 * 25

= 22.96 KN

b. DEAD LOADS OF BEAMS:

• Dimensions of Beam = 0.3m X 0.45m (300mm X 450mm)
• Total volume of one Beam per meter length = 0.3*0.45*1 = 0.135 m3
• Unit weight of R.C.C = 25 KN/m3
• Dead Load of One Beam = Volume of Beam * Unit weight

= 0.135 * 25

= 3.375 KN

c. DEAD LOADS OF SLABS:

• Slab is always designed for the span of 1 m2, hence assume the Size as 1m * 1m
• Thickness of the Slab = 0.25 m
• Unit weight of R.C.C = 25 KN/m3
• Total volume of Slab per meter length = 0.25m*1m*1m = 0.25 m3
• Dead Load of One Slab = Volume of Beam * Unit weight

= 0.25 * 25

= 6.25 KN

d. DEAD LOADS OF WALLS:

• Thickness of External / Internal walls = 0.23m (230mm)
• Unit Weight of Brick masonry = 20 KN/m3
• Height of Ground floor = 3.5 m
• Dead load at ground floor wall per unit meter length = Volume of wall per unit length * Unit weight of Brick = 3.5 * 0.23 * 1 * 20

= 16.1 KN

• Height of First floor = 3.5 m
• Dead load at First floor wall per unit meter length = Volume of wall per unit length * Unit weight of Brick = 3.5 * 0.23 * 1 * 20

= 16.1 KN

• Total weight of both ground floor and first floor wall per unit meter length = 16.1 + 16.1 = 32.2 KN

2. LIVE LOAD CALCULATIONS

As per IS – 875 PART 2, for residential buildings are,

RESIDENTIAL TYPE & LIVE LOADS

Living Room - 2 KN/m3 Dining Room - 2 KN/m3 Kitchen - 2 KN/m3 Bed Room - 2 KN/m3 Wash Room - 2 KN/m3 Toilet - 2 KN/m3 Store Room - 2 KN/m3 Terrace - 3 KN/m3 Staircase - 3 KN/m3

3. WIND LOAD CALCULATIONS

• If the Height of the building is more than 10m then Wind load has to be designed.
• If less than 10m, then Design of wind load is not required.

Names of structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction are:

1. Center line drawing
2. Footing and column layout with reinforcement details
3. Column schedule with reinforcement details
4. Plinth beam layout with reinforcement details
5. Each floor beam layout with reinforcement details
6. Lift pit with reinforcement details
7. Head room with reinforcement details
8. Each floor plans
9. Foundation plan
10. Slab layout
11. Column layout
12. Column sections
13. Septic tank details
14. Overhead tank details
15. Setting out plans
16. Staircase detailing

RESULTS:

• The plan of G+1 Residential building is sketched as per Vaastu Shastra concept
• The Load calculation are done by using IS Codes