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

Aim:

To Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and to Calculate the Loads as per IS code.

Introduction to Vaastu Shastra:

Vaastu Shastra:

• Vaastu Shastra is the Ancient Indian Science of architecture and acts as a guideline to design your home in the way that enhances 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, pull of earth's magnetic field and other such cosmic energies utilise properly to enhance the positive energy at home.
• A good home needs to radiate the right kind of energy.
• A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field.
• Architectural changes are not possible for a ready to move in house.

Significance of Eight Directions:

• Four cardinal directions are North, South, East and West.
• Four intercardinal direction are North-east, North-west, South-east and South-west.

• Each direction signifies an aspect of life and is governed by various gods as per Vaastu Shastra.
• North - Wealth
• South - Dharma
• West and East - Overall prosperity

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:

Centre 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 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.

Auspicious direction as per Vaastu shastra:

Kitchen:

South-east is the best direction of kitchen.

North-east to be avoided.

Staircase:

South-west is the best for stairs.

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.

Underground Tanks:

North-east is the best.

South-west to be avoided.

Gateway (Entrance) of the house:

• Main entrance is not only the entry point for the family but also for energy
• Main door should be stronger and bigger than other 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 places
• Garbage bags, unwanted things and shoes should be kept away from the main 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 the Avoid painting the main door black and placing of animal statues near the door

Living Room:

• Living room should be cluster free and it is the place where the family spends most time together
• 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
• If planning for a mirror in this room, ensure you place in the North wall

Bed Room:

• 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, because reflection causes fight and other domestic disruptions
• Avoid having paintings depicting water or a fountain as it could cause emotional outbursts
• Using of aromatic oils create an oasis of calm

Pooja Room:

• Rooms in a house for meditation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth
• East or North-east part of your home is perfect for meditation, Yoga and spiritual pursuits
• Facing East when you meditate will increase positivity
• White, Beige or a light yellow or Green are great colour options for meditation room
• Create a sacred altar and decorate with candles or incense sticks

Kitchen:

• Following Vaastu for kitchen ensures a healthy life for your family growth
• 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 a table in the North-east, East or West direction is ideal
• Hanging book shelves are best avoided

Courtyard:

• Brahmasthan is a unique feature of ancient Architecture based on Vaastu 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 of the house
• This part should be perfect and clutter-free
• The placement of Kitchen, bathroom or pillar/beam attracts negative energy

Procedure:

Sketch of Ground floor plan:

Dimension of Ground Floor Plan:

Drawing/Living Room	2.63m x 3.35m
Kitchen	1.83m x 3.35m
Bed Room	3.24m x 2.48m
Toilet	1.22m x 2.48m

Sketch of the first-floor plan:

Dimensions of First Floor Plan:

Bed Room 1	3.24m x 3.35m
Toilet 1	1.22m x 2.13m
Bed Room 2	3.24m x 2.48m
Toilet 2	1.22m x 2.48m
Balcony	4.57m x 1.14m

Other Dimensions:

Thickness of External/Internal Wall	0.23m
Thickness of slab	0.25m
Dimensions of column	0.23m x 0.30m
Dimensions of beam	0.23m x 0.30m
Height of the wall of Ground floor	4.00m
Height of the wall of First floor	3.50m

Calculation of Loads:

1.Dead Load Calculation:

Dead load of Column:

• Dimension of column = 0.23 x 0.30

• Height of column = (Slab thickness x 2) + Height of the wall for G.F + Height of the wall for F.F

= (0.25 X 2) + 4 + 3.5 = 8m

• Total volume of one Column = 0.23 x 0.30 x 8.00

= 0.552 m3

• Unit weight of RCC =25KN/m3 as Conforming from IS875: Part-1

• Dead load of one column = Volume of Column x Unit Weight of RCC

= 0.552 x 25

= 13.80 KN

Dead Load of Beams:

• Dimension of Beam = 0.23m x 0.30m

• Total volume of Beam per meter length = 0.23 x 0.30 x 1

= 0.069m3

• Unit weight of RCC = 25KN/m3 as Conforming from IS875: Part-1

• Dead load of Beam per unit meter length = 25 X 0.069

= 1.725 KN

Dead Load of Slabs:

• Slab is always designed for the span of 1m2. Hence, assume size of slab as 1m x 1m
• Thickness of slab = 0.25m
• Unit weight of RCC = 25KN/m3 as Conforming from IS875: Part-1

• Total volume of Slab per square meter span area = 1m x 1m x 0.25m

= 0.25m3

• Dead Load of slab per square meter span area = 0.25 X 25

= 6.25 KN

Dead Load of walls:

• Thickness of External/Internal wall = 0.23m
• Unit weight of RCC = 20KN/m3 as Conforming from IS875: Part-1

• Height of Ground floor wall = 4m

• Dead Load of Ground floor wall per unit meter length = Volume of wall per meter length x Unit weight of Brick Masonry

= 4 x 0.23 x 1 x 20

= 18.40 KN

• Height of First floor wall = 3.5m

• Dead Load of First floor wall per unit meter length = Volume of wall per meter length * Unit weight of Brick Masonry

= 3.5 x 0.23 x 1 x 20

= 16.10 KN

• Total Weight of both Ground Floor and First Floor walls per unit meter length = 18.40 + 16.10 = 34.50 KN

2. Live Load Calculation:

As per IS – 875 Part-2, for residential building, Live Loads are taken as:

• Living/Dining - 2 KN/m2
• Kitchen - 2 KN/m2
• Bedroom - 2 KN/m2
• Toilet - 2 KN/m2
• Staircase - 3 KN/m2
• Balcony - 3 KN/m2

3. Wind Load Calculation:

• If the height of the building is more than 10 meters then building need to be designed for wind load.
• But, in this case, Height of the building is 8 meters. Thus,Wind Load need not to be considered.

Results:

• The plan of G+1 Floor Residential Building is prepared with consideration of Concept of Vaastu Shastra.

• The load calculations are done as per the IS code consideration.

References and IS codes used for the design:

• IS 875: 1987 (Part 1) for Dead load
• IS 875: 1987 (Part 2) for Live load
• IS 875: 1987 (Part 1) for Wind load
• IS 456: 2000 for Reinforced Concrete