To Model a RC residential structure using TSD

1)

Aim - Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover

Procedure -

• Open tekla structural designer software
• Go to setting -> Structural Default
• Select SSL for the cover in contact with the ground and enter the values as given in the above table

• For the cover above the ground changes default type to TOF
• Enter the values as given in the above table

Result -

The cover has been provided to the concrete materials

2)

Aim - Model grids as per the attachment 2,2.1 and2.2

Procedure -

• Go to model tab using grid lines and construction lines draw the grids according to the placement of the column
• Enter the distance of the grids as per the placing of the columns

Result -

Grid lines are modeled as per attachment files

3)

Aim - Study the layout and write a summary for general arrangement of the structure

Procedure -

• One column line is not at the grid line 2
• We need to adjust the arrangement according to the entrance
• Green line indicates primary beam
• The blue line shows the secondary beams
• Secondary beam are provided if the distance between two beam is more
• Secondary beam is provided to reduced the Deflection of beam

4)

Aim - Model RC Column ,Beam and Slab as per your general arrangement

Procedure -

• Go to model panel,in that select construction level and add the levels and click Ok

• Now select base level
• Go to Home ->Manage property set ->New->Concrete column
• Select the material grade as M30,Nominal cover and Reinforcement

• Draw the column at each intersection of the grid
• Go to model tab->Select concrete column
• 3D view -

• Now add beam to each level
• Go to Home ->Manage property set ->New -> Concrete beam
• Provide section size 400x600mm

• Draw the beam on Ground floor
• Go to model ->Concrete beam -> Select B1 and apply
• 3D view -

• Provide the column upto Roof level

• Draw beam in each floor and also draw column

• Now design slab for the structure
• Go to Home panel->Manage property set and select slab on beam

• Select ground floor -> Select slab on beam option and selct the area
• Leave the area of slab for staircase

• Go to model panel->click validate
• 3D view -

Result -

Concrete columns,Beams,and slab are placed.