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

AIM

• To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vastu Shastra
• To list the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction.
• Assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column,Beam,Slab,etc.,) and accordingly calculate the individual corresponding loads from the member as per IS code

INTRODUCTION

• Vastu shastra is the ancient indian science of architecture and acts as a guideline to design your home in the way that enhances positive energy
• Effect of sun rays,flow of winds, pull of earth's magnetic field and other such cosmic energies
• A good home need to radiate the right kind of energy

Basic principles of vastu shastra

• Rooms should be preferably be square or rectangle
• Rooms should be airy,well lit,bright and clean
• Center of the house should be empty space
• Heavy furniture should be kept in south west direction
• Avoid keeping plants and water features in the bedroom

Vaastu shastra requirement/ needs to be followed for a house project

Gateway (entrance)

• Main entrance is not only the entrance for family but also for the energy
• The main door should be constructed in such a way that ,when you step out,you face the north,east or north east direction
• Main door should be stronger and bigger than other doors
• Avoid painting the main door black and placing animal statues near main door

Living room

• Living room should be cluster free, it is the place where the family spent most of the time
• Living room should be face east,north or north east, north west facing is also favorable
• If planning for a mirror ensure it is in north wall

Bedroom

• Bedroom in south west direction brings good health and prosperity
• Avoid bedroom in north east as it may cause health issues
• Avoid in south east zone as it may cause quarrel among couples
• Bed should be placed in the south west corner of the bedroom with head facing west
• Avoid placing a mirror or television in front of the bed
• Avoid having paintings depicting water or a fountain as it could cause emotional outbursts
• Using of aromatic oils create an oasis of calm
• Never sleep with head in north
• Avoid overhanging beams in bedroom to enjoy good health

Pooja room

• Rooms in house for meditation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth
• East or north east part of home is good for meditation
• Facing east when you meditate will increase positivity
• White,beige,light yellow,green are suitable color for meditation room

Kitchen

• Following vastu in kitchen ensures a healthy life for your family growth
• The best place for kitchen is south east direction
• The north east direction should be avoided
• Fridge need to be placed at south west corner
• Never let your kitchen face to wash room wall or shares a wall with it

Study room

• The room should be square or rectangle in shape
• Placing table in north east,east or west is ideal
• Hanging book shelf should be avoided

Courtyard

• Brahmasthan is a unique feature of ancient architecture based on vastu shastra
• It is the center of your residence and the holiest and most powerful zone
• A traditional home in kerala the courtyard is always at the center

The structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction

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. First floor beam layout with reinforcement details
6. First floor slab layout with reinforcement details
7. Lift pit and headroom reinforcement details.

PROCEDURE

Sketch of G+1 residential plan

GROUND FLOOR

Ground floor dimensions(in cm)

Sitout = 280x190

Living =360x320

Dining =550x316

Bedroom(2) =310x300

Toilet (2) =200x150

Kitchen =412x300

Store =180x230

FIRST FLOOR

First floor dimensions(in cm)

Living =470x386

Balcony =660x250

Bedroom(2) =310x300

Toilet (2) =200x150

Load calculation

• Thickness of Wall = 230mm = 0.23m
• Thickness of Slab = 150mm = 0.15m
• Size of Column = 300mm x 300mm = 0.3m x 0.3m
• Size of Beam = 300mm x 400mm = 0.3m x 0.4m
• Height of the Wall at ground floor = 3 m
• Height of the Wall at second floor = 3m

Column

Area of column = 0.3 m*0.3m

height of column =wall height +slab thickness

=3 m+0.150

=3.150

Number of column = 3

Volume of column =0.3*0.3*3.15

=0.2835 m^3

Unit weight of concrete =25 KN/m^3

Dead load of a column =0.2835*25 =7.0875 KN

Total dead load =3 *7.0875 = 21.2625 KN(for 3 columns)

Beam

Area of beam =0.3m * 0.400 m=0.12 m^2

Unit weight of concrete =25 KN/m^3

Dead load of beam =25 *0.12

=3 KN/m

Slab

Thickness of slab =0.15 m

Unit weight of concrete =25 KN/m^3

Dead load of slab =25 *0.15

= 3.75 KN/m^2

Wall

Height of wall =3 m

Thickness of wall =0.23 m

Unit weight of brick wall =20 KN/m^3

Dead load of wall =20 *0.23*3

=13.8 KN/m

Live load

• Living Room/dining = 2 KN/m^2
• Bed Room = 2 KN/m^2
• Kitchen = 2 KN/m^2
• Toilet = 2 KN/m^2
• Store room = 3 KN/m^2
• Balcony = 3 KN/m^2
• Terrace =3 KN/m^2
• Staircase =3 KN/m^2

Wind load

As per IS 875:1987 (Part-3) the Wind loads are calculated where the building height wall is greater than 10m.

here the height of building is less than 10

So wind load can be neglected

RESULT

• G+1 residential building is drawn as per vastu shastra
• The load calculations are done as per the codes

1. IS 875:1987 (Part-1) for Dead Load
2. IS 875:1987 (Part-2) for Live Load
3. Live LoadIS 875:1987 (Part-3) for Wind Load
4. IS 456:2000 for Reinforced Concrete