Structural Modelling using Etabs 2018

Aim: To model a G+3 RCC building using Etabs software and to analyse and produce results of the analysis.  Introduction: The given building is located in Assam which is located in a earthquake prone zone. The given plan is used for modelling and the analysis is done using the Etabs software. The model is…

1. 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. Aim: To Model the isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge on SAFE and to analyze and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per…

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…

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 provided:…

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 create a set of models of different storeys with uniform and varying column sizes and to analyze and distinguish the characters of the building based on the results obtained. Introduction: The models created are based on the given conditions of the project. The beam size is uniformly taken as 300x400mm and…

Challenge 6 – ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building 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 …

Challenge 6 – ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building 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 …

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. Symmetricity investigation: X-axis and Y-axis: If the given image…

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) and its associated…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures (30 marks) Static Analysis: Static analysis of structures considers static loads acting on the structure such as dead,live load which does not vary with time and are not considered to be sudden. In static analysis stiffness…

Question 1:   What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a) Observations: The initial observations which were found from the given image is that the concrete is crushed and spalled beyoond hence, the reinforcement is visible The cracks were observed…

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 Aim: To export the project created from revit to navisworks format. Introduction: Navisworks software is used for the…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. Aim: To create sinusoidal points and to create a curve and surface out of the curve. Introduction: The dynamo is a visual programming software which process the input given and output is produced. Dynamo…

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 The type of structure selected for the project from the above option is office building.…

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 model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level Introduction: The modelling of ceiling plays an important…

1) 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 from…

1) What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. BIM is Building Information Modelling which is a visual representation of a building with its full data and funstions of the building. The main features of BIM are easy access to information of the the building model and a complete…

1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Aim: To create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Introduction: The given question is to create a new project with any…

Aim: To Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   Introduction: The adopted design consists of area of 25 x 45 feet. Imperial system is adopted in this drawing. The plan consists of two bedroom,Kitchen, a large living and dining hall and also a parking space at…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. Aim: To create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given as per the figure. Introduction: The given drawing consists of a plan and elevation which is to be created in 3D Isometric view. The given drawing is first…

1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing. Aim: To create a 3D furniture element as shown in the figure and to provide dimensions to the model. Introduction: The given figure is 3d model hence the type of drawing model layout is changed from drafting and annotation…

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.…

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. Aim: To create the Kitchen Layout and provide dimensions as shown in the figure. Introduction: The…

1. 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, respectively.…

Aim: To Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the  details such as: 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…

1. 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. Aim: To Create the Plan and Sections of the given figure…

1. 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: To draw the elevation and details of a…

1. Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Aim: To Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Introduction: The given figure is about the column schedule.This schedule exhibits the deails about the column like size,mix and reinforcement and stirrup details. This is one of the main diagrams…

1. Residence Plan: Aim: To sketch the layout of a residence as per the given diagram. Introduction: The given residence plan consists of external,internal walls, doors,window and stairs and each layer is given for each objects. The layer is used for the purpose of differentiating each object and provide editing options…

Aim: To draw and draft various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad Introduction: The drawings which are given are drawn using the various tools of drafting such as chamfer,fillet etc., These tools are mostly used to draw the drawings in simple way. These tools are precisely used to connect the drawings…

Aim: To create a Floor plan, Footing detail and Isometric view drawings using AutoCad software. Introduction: The given drawings such as cross sections of footings with bearing wall, line diagram of a two rooms,isometric view drawings of stairs and a wall are drawn in the software using the tools such as…

Aim: To draw the given drawings in AutoCad as per the coordinate systems and use the line tool or circle tool whichever is needed. Introduction: The coordinate system represents the grids in AutoCad and it is used to plot the drawings as per the coordinates of x and y. It is easier to draw the drawings with these…

Aim: To sketch a G+1 residential building and provide the loads of structural elements of the building as per IS code. Introduction: The design of the building is done as per Vaastu shastra and the necessary assumptions for the building plan are made as per the Vaastu Shastra. Procedure : The building plan…

Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash Aim : To calculate the concrete mix ratio of ingredients for M35 grade of concrete with fly ash content as mineral admixture. Introduction : Concrete mix design is done for concrete above M25 grade as below that grade of concrete, the ratio…