Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom

Aim: To calculate the concrete mix design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash. Introduction: Concrete mix design is a process of obtaining the quantity of mix ingredients to obtain the required strength and durability of concrete. For the procedure of calculating the mix design is followed using IS 10262:2009 and…

AIM: To Generate seismic loading based IS codal provisions and zone II using seismic wizard. INTRODUCTION:   Seismic load indicates how much seismic energy (waves of energy that travel through the earth) a structure would need to endure in a specific geographic location. In tekla software…

1.Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab thickness as per the design Brick wall load Roofing load finish load=0.5*24=1.2kN/m2 slab load will be generated within the software brickwall+cement plaster thickness 230mm, brickwall loading- GL-1st floor-0.23*20*3.2=14.72kN/m3…

AIM: To create a new file in TSD and set up the settings for a steel building the covers for the members to be as per the following to be input: - MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND Beam 30mm 25mm Column 50mm 40mm Slab 30mm 25mm Pile cap 75mm   Foundation 50mm   INTRODUCTION: tekla has…

AIM:  To Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER.Provide bracings and moment connection for lateral stability.  INTRODUCTION:  PROCEDURE: open tekla software,under file click on new. from analysing the given plan,the column placement is decided.…

AIM: To summarize the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model. INTRODUCTION: while designing wheather members are suitable for the construction purpose or not can be decided based on the analyses result which include the bending moments  PROCEDURE:  in order to obtain…

AIM: To generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code. INTRODUCTION: Wind Load is directly related to wind speed. The higher the speed, higher the wind load and vice versa. So wind speed of that area plays an important role for wind load on a structure. this is usually calculated as per…

AIM: To calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model. INTRODUCTION:  a constant load in a structure that is due to the weight of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments.It is a static load of the bulding such as self weight of the columns,beams…

 AIM:  To define steel beam and model for intermediate level. To define rafter beam and model as roof,also to add frame action at grids in one direction. to locate bracingas per design intent. INTRODUCTION: A rafter is a structural component that is used as part of a roof construction and is one of a series…

AIM: To define and model concrete and steel columns for the steel building from previous saved file and also to define and model steel beams for ground floor. INTRODUCTION: Tekla Structures is used in the construction industry for steel and concrete detailing, precast and cast in-situ. The software enables users…

AIM: To 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 – how to access and usage INTRODUCTION: Tekla…

AIM: To experience the entire design process from modelling, analysis, design, and preparation of construction drawings using ETABS and SAFE software of a G+3 RCC building which is loacted in Assam. INTRODUCTION: Given bulding is a G+3 to be constructed to serve as hostel block for a academic institue,loacted…

AIM: To design a square footing for a column size of 400x400 for given constrains and do the following check: If the gross bearing pressure under the footing is within safe bearing capacity Provide sufficient depth and longitudinal steel for resisting bending and shear Sufficient anchorage for column steel into the…

AIM: To design the structural model that comply with provisions of IS 1893 and IS 13920 in seismic zone V and run a modal response spectrum analysis and check analysis results of the etabs model for inter-storey drift requirements, vertical & planar irregularities, minimum shear wall requirements,maximum…

AIM: From etabs file of G+6 building run the analyses and for shear wall of size 300x1500 at grid A-11 in the structural model following need to be obtained: Extract values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing ratio from the design results. Provide cross sectional steel arrangement…

AIM: For given G+4 building,following to be obtained: To provide longitudinal reinforcement for the column 3A and 3B,from foundation to terrace level. The details of shear reinforcement & lapping details as per special confining reinforcement provision of clause 8.1 of IS 13920 - 2016.  INTRODUCTION: Columns transfer…

AIM: from given detailed design of concrete-1 G=4 buildig,follwoing need to be obtained.  Provide details of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the two continuous beams.  Provide reasons for failure of the middle span along grid A. Calculate value of the maximum shear force in any one of the spans…

AIM: To model 10 different buiding with different dynamic charactersistics and compare as mentioned to see: Factors influencing the dynamic characteristics of a building Factors influencing the Natural Period of a building Factors influencing the Mode shape of oscillations INTRODUCTION: The intensity and duration…

AIM: To model a 25 storey building on ETABS with structural properties as specified below in the condiitons and carry out the followig excercis:  Check if the translational fundamental natural period of vibration in both the x and y direction is approximately: Tx1Tx1= 4.4 second Ty1Ty1= 4.2 second.…

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. Based on the layout of the framing plan,it is well planned with evenly…

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.    

Question 1 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   Question 2: For the following structures: Determine the number of degrees-of-freedom for dynamic analysis Establish the equation…

Question 1 What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate: a. MODE OF FAILURE- flexural tension failure this failure occurs when the load on beam exceeds its flexural capacity.Here failure starts by yielding steel reinforcement followed by crushing of…

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 revit architecture and structure model to navisworks cache file. INTRODUCTION: Used primarily…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. AIM: To create a set of sinusoidal points, create a curve and provide surface to the curve. INTRODUCTION: A sine wave or sinusoidal wave is the most natural representation of how many things in nature change state.…

1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings HVAC stands for- heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. This system is responsible for heating and cooling your home and includes products like furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps as well as ductwork, thermostats and other home…

1)To apply override settings to a floor in the model section view1) Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below           a. Using 3D model create a section box           b. To create similar doors and…

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 MUTLI-UNIT RESDIENTIAL APARTMENT 2) Assume reasonable assumptions for geographic and location…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project AIM: To create a project base point and project shared coordinates for the project in architectural template. INTRODUCTION: In revit,under manage toolbar their is a option to specify/establish/define…

1) Why are building codes are standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? Building codes,they are a collection of rules adopted by a governing body that regulates the construction of structures. The main purpose of building codes is to provide minimum standards to protect the public health,to…

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 create ceiling from architecture tab above the walls at the first floor level. INTRODUCTION:   A part of a building which encloses and…

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. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the complete process of creating and managing information for a built asset.  It is a highly systematic process which allows architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other…

Revit is a 3D parametric modeling software package for building information modeling (BIM). Revit is a building information modeling software used across many profession such has architects, structural engineers, designers, and contractors. Concept of autodesk about revit is combination of coordination and computation.…

AIM:Create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   INTRODUCTION: The process of creating any surface of an object in three dimensions by using special software is called 3D modeling. A 3D model can also be represented as a two-dimensional image by using the 3D rendering…

AIM:Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. INTRDOUCTION: The process of creating any surface of an object in three dimensions by using special TOOLS is called 3D modeling. A 3D model can also be represented as a two-dimensional image by using the 3D rendering process.  PROCEDURE:…

AIM: TO CREATE 3D MODEL OF FURNITURE INTRODUCTION: The process of creating any surface of an object in three dimensions by using tools in autocad  is called 3D modeling.  In this 3D model, it can convey an object's size, shape and texture. There are three major types of 3D modeling in CAD software: …

AIM:Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: Develop the following: 1. Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) 2. Structural Drawing (Column, Bean, Footing Plan) Layout INTRDOUCTION: Plot Size: 60’x20’(18.3m x6m)  Orientation- Facing East  taking exterior wall…

AIM:Create a layout of the Kitchen drawn INTRODUCTION: A layout is a 2D working space for creating drawing sheets. The area within a layout is called paper space, where you can add a title block, display scaled views of model space within layout viewports, and create tables, schedules, notes, and dimensions for…

AIM:CREATION OF ELEVATION FROM CHALLENGE 7 ALONG WITH HATCHES FOR WINDOWS,WALLS ETC. INTRODUCTION: Hatch in AutoCAD is used to fill patterns inside an enclosed area. The patterns are hatched, gradient, and solid fill. The gradient patterns are defined as a smooth transition between two colors. Solid is single colour…

AIM:Create the doors type for warehouse. INTRODUCTION:  commonaly used door are roller shutter type made oup of steels.given two types of doors are usually used for warehouse or large industries. the dimension of given doors are 2330x2750 alone with frames. block is defined as is a collection of objects that…

AIM: TO CREATE GIVEN FLOOR PLAN USING DRAW AND MODIFY COMMAND INTRODUCTION: Given floor plan of ground floor with exterior wall 250mm and interior wall of thickness 125mm,representation of each unit in floor with dimensions. assumtion door dimensions door type width height D 1000 2100 D1 700 2100 D2 900 1700 assumption…

  AIM: the elevation and details of a wardrobe. INTRODUCTION: given wadrobe details consist of front,side elevation and plan along with carcase elevation. wadrobe size is of 2800x2600 and 5 partions PROCEDURE: front elevation : set unit as milimeters and set limax as 4000,4000. select rectangle command and…

AIM:Create the Beam detail  INTRODUCTION: given beam with brick work and levels . PROCEDURE: enter L for line command and draw a horizontal line. repeat the command and draw a vertical line of height 3.6". offset the vertical line at distance of 9". offset horizontal line with distance 1.5',1.8',2.5' and 3.5'. provide…

AIM:To sketch given residence house plan using Autocad. INTRODUCTION: residential plan layout a set of construction or working drawing used as reference,that define all the construction specifications of a residential house such as the dimensions, materials, layouts, installation methods and techniques. Above floor…

AIM:to create various geometric shapes  using chamfer and fillet tool in Autocad. INTRODUCTION: Chamfer-It is a modification tool used for making slanted edges.It can created by specifying either the chamfer distance or angle. Fillet-It is also a modification used to create rounded edges between the adjacent…

AIM:To create cross section of load bearing wall over spread footing using autocaed. Command uses: Line-To create whole cross section of wall. Rectangle-to create rectangle at required section. Offset-To create some line at known particular distance. Trim-edit/delete unwanted or extra line crossing over another lines. …

Aim:To create different geometric shape given above by coordinate system using line and circle tool. Introduction: Coordinate system:It is a system allow to define the placement of points to determine the position of point/geometric shapes.This system is mainly of two types,they are: 1.Absolute coordinate system: It is…

Aim: To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra, and list down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction. To calculate dead load,live load and wind load for individual member or whole structure as per IS code.  Introduction: Vastu Shastra is…