Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and Calculation of Loads as per IS code
Aim : Drawing a G+1 floor residential plan,according to Vaastu shastra.
Vaastu shastra :
* Vaastu shastra is the ancient indian science of architecture and acts as a guidelines to design your home in the way that enhance positive energy.
* Our nature is abundant with powerhouses of energy sources like the Sun,Wind,Moon,Water,Earth and Fire.
* Effect of sunrays,flow of winds.pill of earth's magnetic field and other such cosmic energies.
* A good home needs radiates the right kind of energy.
* A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field which comes under the influence of specfic energy field.
* Architectural changes are not possible for a ready to move in house.
* Main entrance should be at north,it is the best one.
Segnificance of eight dirctions :
* Four cardinal directions North,South,East and West.
* Four intercardinal directions North-East,North-West,South-East and South-West.
* Each direction signifies an aspect of life and is governed by various god.
* North - Welth
* South - Dharma
* West and East - Overall Prosperity.
Basic Principals of Vaastu shastra :
Shape : All rooms are should be preferably be square or rectangular.
Room basics : Rooms should be airy,well lit,bright and clean.
Home center : Center of the house should be an empty space.
Stairs and furniture : Heavy furniture should be kept in the south west direction.
Water : Avoid keeping plants and water features in the bedroom.
Dining table : Dining space should be near the kitchen and not near the mindoor.
Mirror placement : Mirror facing the bed is strictly not allowed.mirrors in the bedroom need to be placed in such a way that the bed can't be seen.
Auspicious directions as per vastu shatra :
kitchen : South-East is best and North-East to be avoided.
Staircase : South-West is the best and North-East to be avoided.
Toilet : North-west is the best and North east to beavoided.
Master bed room : South-west is the best
Guest room : North-west is the best
Living room : North-west is the best
Over head tank : West is the best
Under grund tank : North-East is the best and South-westto be avoided.
Gate way [Entrance] of the house :
* Main entrance is not only the entry point for the family but also for 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 not be dark because good energy is associated with bright and cheery places.
* Garbage bags,unwanted things and shoes shoulld be kept awayfrom themain door.
* Main door should open inward and avoid creaky sounds.
* The 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.
* Entrance best positions are North-east ,North,East,South of south-east and west of north-west.
Living room :
* living room should be cluster free and it is theplace where the family spends most time together.
* Living room should face East,north or north-west facing living room also favorable.
* Heavy furniture should be kept in the west or south-west facing derictions of the living room.
* Electronic appliances should be installed in the south-east section of the living room.
* If planning for a mirror in this room ensure you place in the north wall
* 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.
Bed room :
* Bed-room in south west direction brings good health and prosperity.
* Avoid bedroom in north-east as itmay cause health issues.
* Avoid in south-east zone as it may cause quarrel of the bedroom with head facing west.
* Bed should be placed in the South-west corner of the bedroom with head facing west.
* Avoid placing mirror or television in front of the bed,because reflection causes fight and other domestic disruptions.
* Avoid having paintings depicting water or a fountains as it could cause emotional out bursts.
* Using of aromatic oils create on oasis of calm.
* Never sleep with your head in the north.
* Avoid overhanging beams in the rooms to enjoy good health.
* Use solid wooden beds instead of hallow wrought iron beds.
* Paint the bedroom walls in neural or earthy shades that radiates positive energy.
* Bedrooms are the place for rest and response and it's good to have smoothing wallcolors for a peaceful aura.
Pooja room or Maditation room :
* Rooms in a house for maditation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth.
* East or north-east part of your home is perfect for maditation,yoga and spiritual pursuits.
* Facing east when you meditate will increase positivity.
* White,beige or a light yellow or green are greate color options for meditation room.
* Create a scared altar and decorate with candels or incense sticks.
Kitchen :
* Keep water sink away from the gas stove.
* Fridge need to be placed at south-west corner.
* Never let your kitchen face a washroom wall nor share a commonwall.
Study room :
* Select a square or rectangular shape for the study table.
* Don't place the table facing blank wall or window.
* Placing a table in the noth-east,east or west dirctions is ideal.
* Hanging book shelves are best avoided.
Courtyard :
* Brahmasthan is a unique feature of indian aciennt architucture based on vaastu shastra.
* It is the center of your residance and the holiest and most powerfulzone.
* A treditional home in kerala,the courtyard is always at the centre of the house.
* This part should be perfect and clutter free.the pltform of kitchen,bathroom or piller or beam attracts negative energy.
G+1 Floor Residential Plan according to Vaastu Shastra :
Load calculations :
Dead load calculation :
All columns dimensions = 0.3m * 0.3m
All beams dimension = 0.3m * 0.45m
Thickness of the slab = 0.125m
Thickness of compound wall = 0.23m
Thickness of internal wall = 0.115m
Height of the wall = 4.5m
Unit weight of RCC = 25KN/m3
Unit weight of brick masonry = 20KN/m3
Volume of all columns = 0.3 * 0.3 * 4.5 = 0.405m3
Self weight of all columns = 0.405 * 25 = 10.125KN
Area of all beams = 0.3 * 0.45 = 0.135m2
Self weight of all beams = 0.135 * 25 = 3.375KN/m
Thickness of slab = 0.125m
Self weight of slab = 0.125 * 25 = 3.125KN/m2
Height of the wall = 45m
Thickness of compound wall = 0.23m
Unit weight of brick masonry = 20KN/m3
Self weight of Compound wall =4.5*0.23*20=20.7KN/m
Thickness of internal wall = 0.115m
Unit weight of brick masonry = 20KN/m3
Self weight of Internal wall =4.5*0.115*20=10.35KN/m
Calculation of live load :
Live load of Kitchen = 2KN/m2
Live load of Hall = 2KN/m2
Live load of Bed room = 2KN/m2
Live load of Varandha = 2KN/m2
Live load of Toilet = 2KN/m2.
Important structural drawings for a project :
* Centre line of drawing
* Footing and column layout with reinforcement details
* Column schedule with reinforcement details
* Plinth beam layout with reinforcement details
* First floor beam layout with reinforcement details
* First floor slab layout with reinforcement details
* Lift pit and head room with reinforcement details.