Structural analysis of a buidling using Robot Structural Analysis

1. Design of dual slope (pitched) roof frame Design a 3 hinged pitched roof frame of a steel building. Assume no wind load acting on the walls and roof. Analyse the frame structure and draw bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams of the frame. The slope of the roof is 1 in 10 and the roof is accessible for…

Loading, Analysis and Design Procedure in STAAD Pro 1. Applying Load Exercise For the structure modelled in previous exercise. Apply following loads Form a Load case as DL for Dead Load Apply Self weight Apply member load of 3 kN/m on the rafter Apply member load of 6 kN/m on the secondary beams Apply point load of 20…

1. Modelling of a structure exercise Model a structure with following details Bay spacing 5 m Span of Truss 30 m Shape of Truss – Pratt Truss Slope of truss 20 degree Height of the column 15 m Floor Beams at 5 m from base Secondary beams at 1.5 c/c Length of the building 50 m Column Supporting Floor Beam @ 6 m c/c…

1. Chequered Plate design Design a chequered plate to carry a uniformly distributed Factored live load of 15 kN/m2. Consider the plate is spanned with dimension of 1200 mm x 5000 mm with all edges fixed. (Refer Roarks chart table 11.4)       3. Lateral Load resisting system & Gravity Load resisting system…

1. Shear resistance of web problem Determine PG Web thickness for given load without stiffener For a PG of size 1200 x 300 x 25x 10, Check if the web is adequate to carry a factored shear force of 1000 kN. Yield strength of plate fy is 250 Mpa.           2. Check whether intermediate stiffener…

1. Section classification problem for listed beam shapes Calculate section classification of following beam shapes ISMB 500 ISMC 200 PG 1300 x 450 x 50 x 12 Double angle (Back to back) – 2 x ISA 75x75x6 RHS - 150 x 100 x10 Builtup box – 1000 x 450 x 20 x 12               2.…

1. Effective length factor determination problem Height of column is 10 m and it is effectively restrained in mid height in one direction (in Z direction) but free to move in other direction (Y direction). Bottom of column is Fixed and top of column is Free. Calculate effective length factor of columns in following cases…

Design of Tension Member 1. Net Area for tension member calculation problem Calculate the net section area for the tension member as shown in Figure below. The plate size is 260 x 20 thick and Bolt size is 20 mm. Plate – Drilled Hole       Plate – Zigzag bolting       Angle (200…

1. Truss type reasoning Out of the two through type truss systems shown below, which is the most efficient in carrying gravity load? Reason it out. Ans - We can clearly see that the Truss A is a Pratt Truss and Truss B is a howe truss.   Pratt Truss - It is one of the common forms of the truss and is made up of vertical…

Develop general arrangement for the RC office building. Analyze and design the building as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer the attached plan and elevation. The building to be designed for dead, live, wind and seismic loading.   Aim - Develop general arrangement for the RC office building.…

1. Generate report for the steel building design from challenges 1 – 6 along with the loading summary. Aim - To generate report for steel building design with loading summary. Tools Used - Open, Model Report, Building Loading, Loadcase Summary, Show Report. Procedure - Open the steel structure and click on model…

1.Design the slab and foundation of the model. Outline the thought process for designing of the elements (column, beam, slab and foundations) Aim - To design the slab and foundation of the model. Tools Used - 1st Order analysis, Analysis all ( static ), Status , check panel ,Properties window etc.   Procedure - Open…

1. Based on the analysis design RC column and beam. Aim - To design RC columnns and beams based on analysis. Tools Used - Frame, Structure Window, Analysis, 1st Order Linear, Interactive Design.   Procedure - Open the previously Created file in TSD and perform 1st Order linear analysis. Open any frame ( Frame 1 is…

1. Generate seismic loading based IS codal provisions and zone II. Any other data you can assume and input accordingly. Aim - Generate seismic loading based IS codal provisions and zone II. Any other data you can assume and input accordingly. Tools Used - Load , Seismic Load , Seismic Wizard and Load Combinations.…

1. Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab thickness as per the design Brick wall load Roofing load   Aim - To calculate dead load in design based on IS Code and apply on model. Tools Used - Load Cases, Full Udl , Area Load, Property Window. Calculation…

  1. Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND Column 50mm 40mm Beam 30mm 25mm Slab 30mm 25mm Pilecap 75mm   Foundation 50mm Aim - To setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover. Tools Used - New,…

Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer the attached plan and elevation. Provide bracings and moment connection for lateral stability.  Consider dead, live, equipment and wind loading. Consider the brick wall loading for 150mm thick and 1.5 KN per…

1. Summarize your study for the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model. Answer - Bending Moment - The bending moment can be defined as the bending effect which is caused due to any internal or external force. It is onlyof the important concept to be studied and bending moment…

Question 1. Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39m/s Terrain category 2 Answer - Procedure - First we have to open the MS Excel to enter the values used for calculations. Next we have to obtain the required standard values from the IS codes. We…

1.Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model, Finishes of 50mm Slab as per design Brickwall 150mm thickness Roofing load based on purlin size Ceiling loading 0f 0.3KN per sq m Answer - Load Calculations - a. Dead Load of 1.2 kn/m^2. b. Finishes - 50 mm x 24 kn/m^3. = 1.2 kn/m^2.…

1. Create beam properties for First floor and model the beams. Answer - First we have to open the Tekla software. Next we set the levels using the construction levels option. And the grid lines are drawn according to the given attachments. Next we create column properties for different types of pedestral members and model…

1.Create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1. Answer - First we have to open tekla software. Here we set the levels using the construction levels option. And the grid lines are drawn according to the given attachment. Next we create column properties…

1. Summarize the user interface in TSD with the for the following items: -     Project Workspace – How to access and usage      Scene Content – Demonstrate the use of scene content     Create two scene views     Loading drop list- How to access…

In this project, participants will get to experience the entire design process from modelling, analysis, design, and preparation of construction drawings. The architectural drawings of a G+3 RCC building is provided. The following information on the building is to be used: Location – Guwahati, Assam Function –…

1. Answer  Aim -  Model the isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyze and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations.   Procedure - Open Safe Siftware. New Model >Input the setting > Metric Units > IS 456 - 2000. Now select single footing …

Design a square footing for a column size of 400x400. The compression axial load for the load combination of (1.5 DL + 1.5 LL) is 2000 KN. The safe soil bearing capacity is 150 KN/m2 at a depth of 2 metres below E.G.L. Participants are free to go for either a tapered or stepped footing. Besides the total axial load, also…

Question - The architectural drawings for a G+7 residential building in zone 5 has been provided. The floor plan is the same for all 7 floor levels. Possible column positions have also been provided. Conceptualize a framing plan layout and then model the building in Etabs. The following architectural drawings have been…

The etabs file for a G+6 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC shear walls (show in the etabs model). The following challenge deals specifically with the shear wall of size 300x1500 at grid A-11 in the structural model. Extract values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing…

Reinforcement detailing of columns in Etabs 2018. The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment Resisting Frame. The following challenge deals specifically with two columns at the following grid intersections. 3A 3B Provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns,…

Challenge 7 – Detailed design of concrete buildings -1 Detail design of beams in Etabs 2018.The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment ResistingFrame. The following challenge deals specifically with two continuous beams in the 1st floor.         1)…

Aim - To compare 1. Effect of stiffness on T: Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings E & F as well as G & H. Why is there a marginal or significant difference in the fundamental natural periods?  2. Effect of mass on T: Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings H, J and K. Have the buildings…

Model a 25 storey building on ETABS with structural properties as specified below. Ground floor or plinth floor level can be taken at a height of 1.5 metres from the base. Each of the successive 25 storeys has a storey height of 3 metres. Structural Element Sizes  Beams : 300 × 400 mm  Columns : 800 ×…

Question 1:The building shown, 20 × 35 m in plan, has columns on a 5 × 5 m grid and shear walls (with dimensions shown in m, 250 mm in thickness) in three alternative arrangements, (a), (b), (c), all with the same total cross-sectional area of the shear walls. Compare the three alternatives, taking into account…

Question 1: Comment on the layout of the framing plan concerning earthquake resistance in the two horizontal directions X or Y (dots are columns, lines depict beams). Look into aspects of symmetry, redundancy and bi-directional stiffness and ductility. 1. Symmetry The given layout of framing is symmetric. A symmetrical,…

  Question 1: A five storey structure with 5 translational DOF is shown here. Each storey has mass ‘m’. The eigenvalue problem has been solved and the 5 periods of vibration Tn and their corresponding mode shapes, φn has been derived. The fundamental period of vibration (T1 = 2 seconds)…

Question 1. Compute lateral stiffness of the one story frame with an intermediate realistic stiffness of the beam. The system has 3 DOFs as shown. Assume L = 2h and Elb = El   Answer -       Question 2: For the following structures: Determine the number of degrees-of-freedom for dynamic analysis…

1. What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. Answer - a) Mode of Failure - Flexural Tension Failure. This crack will be formed due to the flexural failure of a beam. The Flexural stength known as modulus of Rupture, bend  strength or fracture strength,…

1) Use the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed by you in Week 6 to 8. Export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings discussed in class. Intoduction - Navisworks Cache files are created mostly for ease of use and speed. When you open a model created in…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Introduction - Dynamo is a visula programming tool that works with Revit. Dynamo extend the power of Revit by provinding access to the Revit API in a more accessible manner. Rather than typing code, you dynamo you…

  1) Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below           a. Using 3D model create a section box           b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout       …

1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings. Answer - HVAC systems are responsible for the regulation off heat , ventilation , airflow and Air Conditioning of an entire  building. You want see the machines when you enter the building but you will most certainly feel the effects of…

1) Select the type of structure you want to build from one of the three below:        a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment        b. Office Buildings        c. School. Answer - My project is built to the  Multi-Unit Residential Apartment from the given three…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. Answer - Introduction - The project base point can be used to establish a reference for measuring distance and positioning objects in relation to the model. Initially , in stock templates . it…

1. Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? Answer - A building codes of standard Modelling. A model building codes organisation is a set of buidling codes that are developed and maintained by standard organization. This standard organisation operate indepentaly…

1. Aim - Based on the project saved from Week 3, proceed from the First Floor Level. Model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level. Introduction - The creation of ceilling within Revit is a very similar process to that of Floors and Roofs - ie you can let Revit do Most of the work "gues"…

1. Aim - Use the project file created from Week 2. Use it for this assignment. Based on your layout from week 2, using floor tool under architecture tab and select the floor with appropriate material and thickness using the property browser create a layout in the Ground floor Level. Align the floor plan with grids created…

1. Aim - What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Answer - Building Information Modelling (BIM) - It is a process supported by various tools ,technologies and contracts  involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional…

1. Aim -  From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Introduction - Revit Architecture is designed to accomodate variousways to working, so that you can concentrate on your building models on adapting to your methodology to software.…

Aim - Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   Commands Used - Extrude ,Sweep , union , Substract ,Intersect , Revolve. Procedure - Open The cad. In the right left corner click on the setting icon that is the icon of workspace. Select 3d modelling. Enter units command in…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. Procedure - Open Auto Cad 3D Set top View  Set units Engineering and Inches and Set Limits. Now using rec command and draw rec size 10'9" x 10'9". Now make a offset of 9" inside a sshown. Now trim the both line and extend the line to outer…

1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing.   Procedure - Open the Auto cad. In the left corner click on the setting icon that is the icon of workspace. select the 3D Modelling.Set units and limits. Now enter Dim style in the command box and modify the setting and…

1. Create a layout of the Plan and Section A of the project in Challenges 7, using the template Tutorial-mArch.dwt in a scale as given in the Figure. Use the MV command to create the viewport of the size as shown in Figure. Also, use ATTEDIT command to edit the information in the title block. Use A1 size for the layout.…

1. Aim - Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown. Also, use blocks wherever required. Provide appropriate dimensions in the plan. Assume the size of doors, appliances and others as per the standards. Commands Used - Line ,Trim ,Offset .Copy ,Move ,Dimension ,Text etc. Procedure - Firestly…

1. Aim - Create the templates as shown in Figures. Take the size of the title block as per industry standards or you can assume it as per the size of the paper. Use text and attributes wherever required. After creating the title block you need to save it as a block with names: Custom1_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock,…

Aim - Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: a. Plot Size: 60’x20’(18.3m x6m)  b. Orientation- Facing East    c. Develop the following: 1. Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) 2. Structural Drawing (Column, Bean, Footing Plan)…

1. Aim - Create the Plan and Sections as shown in the Figures. Use proper dimension techniques and dimension styles to document the project. Assume the sizes of the doors and windows as per construction standards. Refer to sections for stair details if required. Commands Used - Line ,Offset ,Fillet , Trim ,Copy ,…

Aim - . Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in the Figure below. After sketching, you need to provide the dimensions and text with the use of layers. Use proper text styles and dimension methods to document it. Also, assume dimensions, wherever needed.       Aim - . Draw the floor…

Aim - Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Introduction - Column  schedule means the table containing all the details of column required during construction process. Column schedule contains marking of column ,size of column and numbers of bars , diameter of bars used ,stirrups details and location of…

Aim - Sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure 1. Consider all dimensions as reference to sketch the unit plan. Also the text in the layout are only for reference. Assume the missing dimensions. Also, refer the schedule for size of the doors. Commands Used - Line ,Circle ,Dimensions ,Text ,Fillet ,Trim…

1.Aim - To create the geometry Commands - Line , Circle. Procedure - Create line by command L and click the first point 0,0 and give the coordinates 3,0. Then give the relative coordinate 2,12 <135. So the next cordinate will be 2.83<83 and the next cordinate is -2,0. Then click on close. Creating Circles. Create…

Drawn the fifth rectangle command REC Specify the corner point as the corner of fourth rectangle Erase the unwanted line by trim Result - The cross section of load bearing wall over spread footing is drawn   Aim - To draw C/S of Isolated footing Commands Used - Line ,Offset and trim Procedure - Draw line with command…

Aim - Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods. You need to use the Line tool to create the geometries. Where required you need to use the circle tool.Please read the drawings and find out the missing dimensions before working on the sketches. Note: Use the Imperial Template and…

Aim Of The Project 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…

Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash 1.Stipulations for proportioning A Grade Designation M35   B Type of Cement OPC 53   C Type of Admixture Fly ash   D Maximum NominalSize of Aggregate 20mm   E Minimum Cement Content 340kg IS 456 F Maximum Cement Content 450kg As per code G Partial…