To Model a RC residential structure using TSD

Q1:

Aim: To set up cover for various members below and above ground

Procedure:

Step:1)

New >Settings > Structure defaults

Step:2)

Below ground

Step:3)

Above ground

Result: The cover for structural members was provided

Q2:

Aim: To model grids for the Residential structure as per attachment

Procedure:

Step:1)

Model > Grid line

Provide the first grid. Then create parallel grids

Result: The grids are created

Q3:

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

Procedure

Step:1)

Sketch the column and beam layout on the architectural plan

Ground floor plan

Blue - Column

Yellow - Beam

First floor plan

Result: Column & beam placed on layout

Q4:

Aim: To model Columns, Beam & Slab

Procedure:

Step:1)

Create the members profile

Model > Manage property sets > New

Column

Beam

Slab

Step:2)

Sketch the columns in the grids from base to roof level

Step:3)

Sketch the beams in the grids from Ground to roof level

Step:4)

Sketch the slab in the grids from Ground, first floor & roof level

Result:

Column, Beam & Slab placed in the model