Structural dynamics

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. Ans:3A3BProvide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns,…

Challenge 7 – Detailed design of concrete buildings -1Detail design of beams in E-Tabs 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 continuous beams in the 1st floor.        1) 3 span…

Project - 1: Comparative study of different storey building for seismic forces: Ans: Procedure for modeling of building for Analysis and design in E-Tabs software:  1. Model Initialization: Open ETABS software. Click "File" -> "New Model". In the "Model Initialization" window, set units (e.g., meters, feet) and…

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. Ans:   Symmetry: Symmetrical framing plans are generally more…

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. Ln , Mn and Γn for each of the five modes are to be computed from Equations below. Also,…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures  Ans: Static Analysis: Imagine a building standing still under the steady weight of its roof, floors, and furniture. That's essentially the scenario analyzed in static analysis. It deals with constant loads that don't vary with…

Question 1: a) b)  c)  What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate Ans: Failure:      Overloading: When the structure is subjected to forces exceeding its design capacity. Material defects: Weaknesses or flaws…

Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT Here are the steps on how to create an architectural and structural model with 3D rendering using Revit: Create a model for the project. Open Revit software and create a new project. Create a grid and level. A grid is a system of lines that helps…

3D Creation of Ceiling, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT 1) 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 Aim:  To…

Project 2_Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad Aim: To Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view. Commands Used for 2D:  Command Name (2D) Shortcut Use Line L Used to create a Straight or inclined Line Rectangle REC Used to Draw a rectangular blocked…

Creating 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD 1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. Ans. Aim: To Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation Commands Used: Command Name Shortcut  Command Use Line L Used to Create a line …

Creating various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad 1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing Aim:  To create a 3D Furniture element using AutoCAD software. Commands Used: Command name Command Shortcut…

Creation of Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad Ans: 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,…

1.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 othersas per the standards. Aim: To Create the layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern as shown. Also, use…

Qus:  To create: Template, inserting text and attributes Doors of warehouse and placing it in blocks Electrical legend and making it blocks Different types of door for residential project Drawing bars, making it as block and making it as a table as bar bending schedule. Q1: Create the templates as shown in Figures.…

Project 1: Creating an Architectural plan for the provided plot size and develop relevant basic structural drawings Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: Plot Size: 60’x20’(18.3m x6m)  Orientation- Facing East  Develop the following: 1. Architectural Drawing…