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

1.Aim: To prepare G+1 residential plan according to the vaastu shastra and to calculate the loads as per IS codes.

2.Introduction:

Vaastu shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and acts as a guidelines to design your home in a way that enhances positive energy.

Basic principles of vaastu shastra:

• Shape: Rooms should be preferably be square or rectangle
• Room basics: Rooms should be airy,well lit,bright and clean
• Home center: center of the house should be an empty space
• Stair and furniture: Heavy furniture should not 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 main door.
• 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 cannot be seen.

Vaastu concepts:

Directions as per vaastu 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 the best

• Under ground tanks:

North-east is the best

South-west to be avoided.

Gateway(entrance) of the house:

• 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.
• Main door should be bigger and stronger than doors in the house and made of superior quality wood preferably teak wood
• Main door should be not be dark because good energy is associated with bright and cheery place.

Living room:

• Living room should face east,north or north-east. North-west facing living room is also favourable
• Heavy furniture should be kept in the west or south-west direction of the living room.
• Electronic appliances should be installed in the south-east section of the living room.
• An aquarium on the north or east wall for prosperity
• Shades of yellow,green,beige or blue on walls to infuse liveliness and vibrancy.

Bed room:

• Bed room in south-west direction brings good healthy and prosperity.
• Avoid bedroom in north-east 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.
• Using of aromatic oils create an oasis of calm.
• Never sleep with your head in the north.
• Paint the bedroom walls in neutral or earthy shades that radiates positive energy

Pooja room:

• East or north-east part of your home is perfect for meditation, yoga and spiritual pursuits.
• Facing east when you meditate will increase positivity.
• Rooms in house for meditation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth.
• Create a sacred altar and decorate with candles or incense sticks.

Kitchen:

• Keep water sink away from the gas stove
• Fridge needs to be placed at south-west corner
• Never let your kitchen face a washroom wall nor share a common wall with it

Study room:

• Select a square or rectangle shape for the study table.
• Don’t place the table facing a blank wall or window.
• Placing the table in the north-east,east or west direction is ideal.
• Hanging book shelves are best avoided.

Courtyard:

• Brahmasthan ia a unique feature of ancient architecture based on vaastu shastra.
• It is the center of your residence and the holiest and most powerful zone
• This part should be perfect and clutter free.
• The placement of kitchen,bathroom or pillar/beam attracts negative energy
• 3.Plan layout
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4.Listed down different drawing methods

1.Centre 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 slab layout with reinforcement details:

6.Lift pit and headroom reinforcement details:

5.Load calculation

Assume dimensions of column 300mmX300mm

Dimension of beam 300mmX450mm

Slab thickness = 125mm

Height of wall = 6m

Total no. Of column as per drawing = 9nos

Total distance of beam = 58 mtr

Total wall distance = 60mtr

Step-1: Calculation of dead load

As per IS 875 1987 part-1 the self weight of element can be calculated

Therefore unit weight of RCC = 25 KN/m3

Unit weight of brick = 20 KN/m3

Thickness of wall = 0.23mm

1. Self- weight of Column = area X density

= (0.3X0.3) X 6m X 25X 9nos=121.5 KN

2. Self weight of beam = Area X density

= (0.3X0.45) X 58mX 25 = 195.75 KN

3. Self weight of slab = Thickness of slab X density of RCC

= 0.125X100sqmt X 25 = 312.5 KN

4. Self weight of wall = Area of wall X density of wall

= (0.23X6)X 60m X 20 = 1656 KN.

Step-2 Calculation of Live load

As per IS 875-1987 part-2 of table-1 represents the different types of rooms live load.

For ground floor the live load calculation

1. Kitchen - 2 KN/m2
2. Living room - 2 KN/m2
3. Bed room - 2 KN/m2
4. Master bed room-2 KN/m3
5. Bathroom - 2 KN/m2
6. Staircase - 3 KN/m2
7. Balcony - 3 KN/m2

For first floor the load calculation

1. Kitchen - 2 KN/m2
2. Living room - 2 KN/m2
3. Master bed room-2 KN/m3
4. Bathroom - 2 KN/m2
5. Staircase - 3 KN/m2
6. Balcony - 3 KN/m2

Step-3 calculation of wind load:

As per IS 875-1987 part-3 wind load to be calculated.

Total height of building is less than 10mm. Hence wind load is not applicable.

6.Result : G+1 plan is prepared by using the vaastu shastra and loads are calculated based on the drawing.