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

1. Aim : To 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.

2. Introduction :

Vaastu Shastra

It is the basic needs that needs to be followed for every home that the ancient science of architecture and acts as a guideline to design your home in the way that enhances positive energy

Our nature is abundant with however of energy sources like sun, wind, moon, water, earth and fire.

Effect of sunrays flow of winds pull of earth magnetic field and other sushcosmic energies influence our lives in a very unfathamable way. We can make the most of natures gift and live a life replite with wealth, health and success by learning to balance its five elements earth, water, fire, air, space around us.

According to no of tradiations beliefs each home comes with its own energyk tupe

Therefore its very crucial to understand the link between healing of vastu and our homes in warning positivity and good vibes.

Significance of directions

Four cardianal direction - North, South, East and West

Four intercardinal direction - North east, North west, south west and South east

North - wealth

South - Dharma

East and West - overall property

Basic Principles of vastu shastra

Shape

Room basics

Home centre

Stairs and furniture

Water

Dining table

Mirror placement

Auspicious directions as per vastu Shastra

Kitchen

South-east is best

North-east to be avoided

Stair case

South-west is best

North-east to be avoided

Toilet

North-west is best

North-east to be avoided

Master Bed room

South-west is best

Guest room

North-west is best

Living room

North-west is best

Over head tanks

West is best

Underground tanks

North-east is best

South-west to be avoided.

3. Sketch of a G+1 floor Duplex residential plan

Below are the dimensions :

Ground floor Dimension
S.No	Description	Dimension
1	Living Room	5m x 5.6m
2	Bed room	5.22m x 4.5m
3	Toilet	3m x 3.5m
4	Guest Toilet	1.78m x 3.5m
5	Kitchen	5.61m x 5m

First floor Dimension
S.No	Description	Dimension
1	Bed room	6.11m x 4.5m
2	Bathroom	3.5m x 3.5m
3	Secret room	3.05m x 3.5m
4	Yoga	2m x 4.5m
5	Gym	2m x 4.6m
6	Pooja	4m x 3.4m
7	Sit out	4m x 2.5m

External Wall thickness provided - 0.23m

Internal Wall thickness provided - 0.11m

Let's assume

* Thickness of slab - 0.125m

* All Column dimension - 0.30m x 0.30m

* All Beam dimension - 0.30m x 0.45 m

* Wall height of Ground floor / First floor - 4m

4. Sample Calculations :

a) Dead Load Calculation :

Size of the column : 0.30 x 0.30 x 4m

Unit weight of concrete (ie) RCC = 25 KN / m^3 ( as per IS : 875 part 1 )

Ht of column = (0.125*2) + (4+4) = 8.25m

Dead load of a column = 0.3 * 0.3 * 8.25* 25

= 18.56 KN.

b) Beam load calculation :

Beam dimension - 0.30m x 0.45 m

Unit weight of concrete (ie) RCC = 25 KN / m^3 ( as per IS : 875 part 1 )

Dead load of a column = beam dim x unit wt of concrete

= 0.3 * 0.45 * 25

= 3.375 KN/m.

c)Slab load calculation :

Thickness of slab - 0.125m

Unit weight of concrete (ie) RCC = 25 KN / m^3 ( as per IS : 875 part 1 )

Dead load of a Slab = slab thickness x unit wt of concrete

= 0.125 * 25

= 3.125 KN/m^2.

d) Wall load calculation :

Height of wall - 3m

Thickness of external wall - 0.23 m

Unit weight of brick masonry = 20 KN / m^3 ( as per IS : 875 part 1 )

Self weight of wall = Unit wt x thickness x height

= 20 * 0.23 *3

= 13.8 KN/m

Thickness of internal wall - 0.11 m

Unit weight of brick masonry = 20 KN / m^3 ( as per IS : 875 part 1 )

Self Weight of the wall = unit weight of wall * thickness * height

= 20 * 0.11 *3

= 6.6 KN/m.

Live Load Calculation :

As per IS : 875 part-2, for residential building, live load are as follows

Living	2KN/m3
Kitchen	2KN/m3
Bedroom	2KN/m3
Toilet / Bathroom	2KN/m3
Yoga / gym	2KN/m3
Sitout	3KN/m3
Staircase	3KN/m3

Wind Load Calculations :

As the height of the building is below 10 mtrs, this calculation is not required ( only if the height is above 10 mtrs thi shall be considered ).

5.The structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction are

Centre line drawing

Footing & 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 & headroom reinforcement details.

6.Result :

* The plan of G+1 Floor residential building is prepared with the concept of Vaastu Shasthra.

* The calculations of loads are done as per IS code considerations.