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.

Also, assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and accordingly calculate the individual corresponding loads from the members as per IS code.

Vaastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science which capitalizes on the concept of prosperity. It links person’s health and happiness directly with layouts and construction of a building. Promoters of Vastu Shastra propagate that it is most authentic and proven advice science. They say that nature consists of 5 basic elements such as energy of planets, air, water, fire and earth. Each carries its own set of dynamics and with vaastu one’s home and business can be synchronized. As per promoters of shastra it creates a tremendous impact over all facts of life, i.e., health, life, education, thinking, prosperity, marriage and peace of mind. In fact “Vastu Shastra” is the science of the ancient “Vedic Ages” of India under the guidance of which one can construct building of structures on a particular plot of land. For some people these principles are still relevant today also. As per their belief the science of “Vastu Shastra” controls forces of gravity and magnetic power of the earth.

Basic principles of vaastu shastra are as follows

1. Shape: The rooms of your house should preferably be square or rectangular
2. Room Basics: Rooms should be airy, well lit, bright, and clean. This rule also extends to the corners of each room.
3. Home Centre: The centre of the house should be an empty space.
4. 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.
5. Water: Avoid keeping plants and water features like water fountain, aquarium, painting depicting water etc. in the bedroom.
6. Dining Table: Ensure that your dining space is near the kitchen and not the main door.
7. 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:

• 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.

OBJECTIVE:

The objectives of the project is categorized into three parts as follows

Part I: To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra

Part II: To list down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction.

Part III: To assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and to calculate the individual corresponding loads from the members as per IS code.

Part I: To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra

Rooms that was designed as per the vaastu shastra are as follows

Entrance or gateway	NORTH EAST
Prayer/ puja room	EAST
Toilets	South WEST
Master bedroom	SOUTH WEST
Staircase	NORTH WEST
Living room	EAST
KITCHEN	SOUTH EAST
GUEST ROOM	NORTH

Part II: To list down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction.

The important structural drawings for a structural drawing is as follows:

• Centre line drawing
• Footing and column layout with reinforcement details
• Column schedule with reinforcement details
• Plinth beam layout without reinforcement details
• First floor beam layout without reinforcement details
• First floor slab layout without reinforcement details
• Lift pit and headroom reinforcement details

Part III: To assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and to calculate the individual corresponding loads from the members as per IS code.

Structural dimensions for the given layout is as follows
Columns	300x300 mm
Beams	300x450 mm
Slab thickness	125mm
Wall thickness	230 mm
Height of GF	3m
Height of 1st floor	3m

Dead load calculations
a)Column
Column dimension	.3x.3 m
Height of column	2x slab thickness + 2x height of wall for each floor 2x .125 + 2x3 =6.25 m
Total volume of concrete	0.3x.3x6.25=0.562 m3
Unit weight of concrete (RCC)	25 KN/ m3
Dead load on column	Volume of column x Unit weight of concrete 0.562x 25= 14.06 KN
b)Beam
d)Dimensions of beam	(0.3x0.45) m
Total volume of concrete	0.3x0.45x1 =0.135 m3
Unit weight of concrete (RCC)	25 KN/ m3
Dead load on beam	Volume of beam x Unit weight of concrete 0.135x 25 = 3.375 KN/m
c)slab
Area of slab	(1x1) m
Slab thickness	125mm
Total volume of slab	1x1x.125 =0.125 m3
Unit weight of concrete (RCC)	25 KN/ m3
Dead load of slab	0.125x25 = 3.125 KN/ m2
d)walls
Wall thickness	230 m
Height of wall	3 m
Volume of wall	0.23x3 =0.69
Unit weight of bricks	20 KN/ m3
Dead load of walls	Volume of wall x Unit weight of brick 0.69x20 =13.8 KN/ m
Live load calculations
According to IS: 875 part 2 for residential buildings the load criteria is as follows
Bed room	2 KN/ m2
Living room	2 KN/ m2
Bathroom	2 KN/ m2
Staircase	3 KN/ m2
kitchen	2 KN/ m2
Puja room	2 KN/ m2
terrace	3 KN/ m2
Storeroom	3 KN/ m2
GUEST ROOM	2KN/m2
Wind load calculations
According to IS: 875 part 3, wind load is to be considered when the height of building is more than 10 m. As here it is not that case we do not have to consider about wind load.

Results;

• A G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra was sketched
• Listed down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction.
• By assuming the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) individual corresponding loads from the members was calculated as per IS code.

Appendix

• IS 456: 2000 revised on 2016 for reinforced concrete structures.
• IS 875: 1987 revised on 2008 (part I for dead load)
• IS 875: 1987 revised on 2015 (part II) for live load
• IS 875: 1987 revised on 2008 (part III) for wind load