To Analysis and Design of Steel Structures using TSD

1. AIM: 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   PROCEDURE: Open Tekla structural design Go to settings->Structure defaults Select the SSL for the…

1. AIM: Summarize your study for the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model PROCEDURE:  Initally open the Tekla file you saved prviously After opening the file->We ste the Seismic data in the structure To set->go to Load panel->Under seismic load go to Seismic wizard…

1. AIM:Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39m/s Terrain category 2 PROCEDURE:  First we Calculate the load cominh on the structure and make the report RESULT: All the calculation part done for the wall panels of the structure   2. AIM: Based…

1. AIM: 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 PROCEDURE: Dead load calculations of the the structure as per the structures is given below Dead…

1. AIM: Create beam properties for First floor and model the beams  PROCEDURE: we open the tekla structural file that we were working on Now to make the beam properties, first we have to make the beams types Go to Home tab->Manage property sets property sets tab will open->Click on New ->steel beam Edit the…

 1. AIM: Create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1 SOLUTION: Open the Tekla Structural designer->project workspace will open Create new file->Go to Model tab->Construction Level. A new tab will open->create the levels you want…

1. AIM: 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   Properties windows –…

1. AIM:Given below is a floor plan of a building. The red lines running East-west are beams supported by the girders spanning North-South between columns. The floor system is 120 mm thick normal weight concrete floor. The floor finish and mech loads on the floor is 3 kPa. The live load on the floor is 5 kPa. All beams…

AIM: 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…

AIM: 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,…

AIM: 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:…

AIM: 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…

AIM: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…

QUESTION: 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) 3 span continuous beam along grid A   …

PROJECT 1: AIM: Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces   The table shows different properties of different buildings CREATION OF MODELS BUILDING A Number of storeys=2 Number of Bays in X direction=4 Number of bays in Y direction=3 size of column=400mmx400mm size of beam=300mmx400mm…

6  AIM: 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. PROCEDURE:  STEP1 Open…

1:AIM: 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…

1: AIM: 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. ANSWER:  From the given plan we can see that the symmetry of the plan,distribution…

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) and its associated…

  1. AIM: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 = Elc   CALCULATIONS: 2: AIM: For the following structures: Determine the number of degrees-of-freedom for dynamic analysis Establish…

1. QUESTION:What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Would you characterize the case as damage or as a failure? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate ANSWER:  a)  a) The cracks are formed due to the flexural failure of the beam.This failure mode occurs when the loads on the beam…

1. AIM: 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 PROCEDURE:  open revit->Open the week 7 file Go to file->Export->NWC       …

 1. AIM:Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. PROCEDURE: OPen revit->New  Architectural template MAnage tab->Dynamo On Dynamo->New STEP1 IN search tab->"Code block"->Enter value of start,end,steps; Search "Range"->Project the…

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

1. AIM:What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings ANSWER: HVAC stands for Heating ,Ventilation and Air Conditioning.This system basically looks after proper heating ventilation and flow of air into the indoor and outddor of the buildings.They are the systems that keep you warm and cozy…

  1. AIM: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: The type of structure i want to select is Multi Unit  Residential Buildings…

1. AIM:Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project PROCEUDRE: Open Revit file->In architectural template Click on Architecture Tab->Datum->Grids Create a vertical and Horizontal grid lines->Rename the one grid line Go to manage tab->Project…

 1. QUESTION: Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit? ANSWER:The main purpose of building codes is to provide minimum standards to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare as they relate to the construction and…

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 PROCEDURE: STEP1 Open revit Open week 3 challenge plan Go to Project browser ceiling ->Level1 STEP2 Go to architecture tab Go to Build panel->Click…

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. PROCEDURE: Open REVIT go to Open->week2…

   1. AIM:What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. ANSWER: Building Information Modelling is an collaborative platform which allows engineers,architects,electrician ,contractor,designer to plan and construct in a 3D model.BIM objects, the components that make up…

1. AIM:To open a new file and save it giving an appropriate name  PROCEDURE: Open revit  open new file open the file  save it with approporiate name STEP1  Open REVIT software. STEP2 Under the file menu  Click "New" Select the type of template u want             …

1. AIM:Create a 3d rendered view of residential building PROCEDURE: creating the plan extruding walls Subtracting windows and door space creating plinth beam creating the roof  creating door 3d creating windows adding material into objects STEP1  Go to top view create the plan  Command:XLINE draw a vertical…

1. AIM:Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. PROCEDURE: To create the plan To To joing the line  amke it region  Extrude,Polysolid Subtract Press/Pull STEP1 Go to 3d modelling Go to Isometric view STEP2 Command:BOX Create a box of size 10'9"x10'9",Click enter     …

1. AIM: Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing Procedure: Switch to 3d modelling create the surface taking offsets creating region doing 3dface and hide. STEP1 Go to workspace switching Select 3d modelling                 …

1. AIM: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. PROCEDURE: To Make the door Block To make the windows and vents  Making the kitchen layout…

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, respectively.…

 1. AIM: Create an architectural plan of 60ft*20ft house plan .keeping the orientation EAST Draw the Elevation ,section of the plan.For the structural part draw the beam,column footing plan. PROCEDURE: To Draw the floor plan of the house (60ft x 20ft) by taking the width of the exterior wall as 9" and inner walls…

1. AIM: Create the Plan and Sections as shown in the Figures. Use proper dimension techniques and dimension styles to document the project. Procedure: STEP1 Click on insert tab and go to attach and select the files as per the challenge. Command:SC SCALE command is used to scale the reference file into the dimension…

1. AIM: Draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe  PROCEDURE: STEP1 Command: L                                                                 …

1. AIM:  Create a column schedule with the help of lines. PROCEDURE: STEP1 Command: L                                                                 …

1. AIM:To make the plan of the house Procedure STEP1 Command: XLXLINESpecify a point or [Hor/Ver/Ang/Bisect/Offset]:Specify through point:                                            //horizontal and vertical line…

1. AIM : Draw the figure in decimal unit system PROCEDURE: STEP1 Command: L                                                             //to make the outer boundaryLINESpecify…

  C1. AIM: To draw C/S of load bearing walls Over spread footing PROCEDURE: STEP1 Command: RECRECTANGSpecify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]: 0,0 Specify other corner point or [Area/Dimensions/Rotation]: @0.9,0.25 STEP2 Command: LLINESpecify first point: 0.2,0.25 Specify next…

Click/Open AutoCAD  select Metric unit 1.   AIM: Drawing P-1 Using Relative rectangular coordinates Command:LINE Specify first point: 2,1 Specify next point or [Undo]: @0,6 Specify next point or [Undo]: @6,0 Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @0,-1 Specify next point or [Close/Undo]: @-5,0 Specify next…

1. AIM: TO CALCULATE LOAD OF A RESIDENTIAL PLAN STEP1-RESIDENTIAL PLAN STEP2 -VALUES Column size= 360mm*360mm Beam= 300mm*450mm Slab thickness=125mm wall height= 2.74m column height= 3.04m Outer wall thickness=0.22m inner wall thickness=0.15m STEP3- CALCULATION OF LOAD      i. slab:      …

1. AIM:- CALCULATION OF DESIGN MIX FOR M35 GRADE OF CONCRETE USING FLY ASH.      I. STIPULATIONS FOR PROPORTION OF MIX DESIGN GRADE OF CONCRETE M35 GRADE OF CEMENT OPC 53 EXPOSURE CONDITION SEVERE WORKABILITY 125mm MAX. NOMINAL SIZE OF AGGREGATE  20mm SHAPE OF AGGREGATE CRUSHED ANGULAR AGGREGATES…