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

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.

Aim:

To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan ,according to vaastu shastra and the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction.

Introduction:

Vaastu shastra:(Hand made drawing)

As per vaastu tips for new home the main entry point of your house should face the north, east,or northeast direction. It must be built in a manner that when you step out,you face the north, east , or northeast direction.

Significance of eight directions:

we have four cardinal (north, south, east and west) and four intercardinal directions ( North-west, north-east,south-west,and south-east).Each direction signifies an aspect of life and is governed by various gods.While north is the direction for wealth, south is for dharma.

Few Basic Principles of Vastu Shastra

Shape:

The rooms of your house should preferably be square or rectangular.

Room Basics:

Rooms should be airy, well lit, bright, and clean. This rule also extends to the corners of each room.

Home Centre:

The centre of the house should be an empty space.

Stairs and Furniture:

Heavy furniture (like almira etc.) should be kept in the South-west direction. If you are planning to build a duplex house, building stairs in this direction is a good idea.

Water:

Avoid keeping plants and water features like water fountain, aquarium, painting depicting water etc. in the bedroom.

Dining Table:

Ensure that your dining space is near the kitchen and not the main door.

Mirror Placement:

Placing a mirror in the bedroom that reflects the sleeping couple is a strict no-no. If at all you place a mirror in the bedroom, ensure that the bed cannot be seen in it.

Gateway (entrance) of the House:

Positive energy can be harnessed right at the entrance of your house with these tips:

• Main door should be stronger and bigger than other doors in the house; it should preferably be made of teak wood.
• Never keep the place outside your main door dark. Remember good energy is always associated with bright and cheery places.
• Garbage bags, unwanted things, and shoes should be kept away from the main door. We don’t want visitors to cringe before entering your home.
• Ensure that the main door opens inward. Also regularly oil its hinges to avoid creaky sounds.

Drawing Room:

For a place where the family spends most time together, drawing room should have:

• An aquarium on the North or East wall for prosperity
• A bright picture of sunrise in the southern wall
• Shades of yellow, green, beige or blue on walls to infuse liveliness and vibrancy

Kitchen:

To improve the Vastu of your kitchen and ensure a healthy life for your family:

• Keep the water sink away from the gas stove.
• Place the fridge at the south-west corner of the kitchen.
• Never let your kitchen face the washroom or share a common wall with it.

Bedroom:

Bedrooms are a place for rest and repose and should have soothing wall colors for a peaceful aura. Remember to:

• Place the master bedroom in the South-west.
• Never sleep with your head in the north.
• Avoid overhanging beams in the room to enjoy good health.
• Use solid wooden beds instead of hollow wrought-iron beds.

Study Room:

A place where your child needs his/her full concentration! Even if you do not have a separate study room, these basic dos need to be kept in mind:

• Select a square or rectangular shape for the study table.
• Place the table so that one need not face a blank wall or window.
• Keep the table in the North-east, East, or West direction.
• Hanging bookshelves are best avoided.

Sketch drawings:

Ground Floor

Dimensions of ground floor plan :

• Living room = 4.5m * 3.3m
• Car parking = 4.2m * 3m
• Pooja room = 1.2m * 1.8m
• Kitchen room = 2.7m * 3.3m
• Dining room = 2.7m * 2m
• Toilet = 2.7m * 1.2m

First Floor

Dimensions of first floor plan:

• Bed room(1) = 2.7m * 5.4m
• Bed room(2) = 3.6m * 3.6m
• Bed room(3) = 3.6m * 3.9m
• Balcony = 1.8m * 2.4m
• Toilet(1) = 2.7m * 1.5m
• Toilet(2) = 1.2m * 2.4m
• Toilet(3) = 1.2m * 3m

Other dimensions :

• Thickness of external/internal wall = 0.23m
• Thickness of slab = 0.25m
• Dimensions of column = 0.3m * 0.3m
• dimensions of beam = 0.3m * 0.45m
• Height of the wall ground floor = 4m
• Height of the wall first floor = 3.5m

Calculations of loads :

1. Dead load calculations

• Dead load of columns

Dimensions of column = 0.3m*0.3m

unit weight of RCC = 25KN/M^3

Height of column = (slab thickness *2)+Height of ground floor+Height of first floor

= (0.25*2)+4+3.5

= 8m

Total volume of 1 column = 0.3*0.3*8

= 0.72m^3

Dead load of 1 column = volume * unit weight of RCC

= 0.72*25

=18KN

• Dead load of beams

Dimensions of beams = 0.3*0.45m^2

Total Volume of beam per meter length = 0.3*0.45*1 = 0.135m^3

Unit weight of RCC=25kn/m^3

Dead load of beam perr unit lenght of beam = 0.135*25 =3.375kn

• Dead load of slabs

Slab is always designed for the span of 1m^3

Hence assume size size of slab is 1m*1m

Unit weight of RCC=25kn/m^3

Dead Load of span per square meter area =0.25*25=6.25kn

• Dead load of walls

Thickness external/internal =0.23m

Unit weight of brick masanory=20kn/m^3

Height of ground floor wall =4m

Dead load for ground floor wall per unit meter length = Volume of wall per meter length * Unit weight of brick masanory

= 4*0.23*1*20

= 18.4kn

Height of first floor wall =3.5m

Dead load for first floor wall per unit meter length = Volume of wall per meter length * Unit weight of brick masanory

= 3.5*0.23*1*20

=16.1kn

Total weight of both ground floor per meter length & first Floor length

=18.4+16.1

= 34.5kn

2. Live Load Calculations

As Per IS875 Part 2, for residential buildings live load has taken as,

• Living/Dining =2kn/m^2
• Kitchen/ Bedroom/toilet = 2kn/m^2
• Staircase = 3kn/m^2

3.Wind Load Calculations:

• If height of buildings is more 10m then building need to be designed for wind load.
• But in this case, the building of height is 8m thus, wind load need not to be considered.
• Site plan. A site plan is an aerial view of the construction site that includes the primary building and its adjoining constructions.
• Elevation
• Working plan
• Excavation Drawing
• Installation Drawings
• Plinth Beam Layout
• Roof slab Layout
• Component Drawings., Etc

Results:

• The plan for G+1 Residential building is prepared with considerations of concept of vaastu shastra.