Usage of Navigation tool , Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork

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 –…

 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. INTRODUCTION: CSI SAFE (Slab Analysis by the Finite Element Method) is the best tool for designing concrete slabs and foundations. SAFE provide easiness to engineer…

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,…

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       …

Factors influencing the dynamic characteristics of a building Factors influencing the Natural Period of a building Factors influencing the Mode shape of oscillations   ANS: AIM:   To have a comparative study on; Factors influencing the dynamic characteristics of  different storey building for seismic…

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  Beams : 300 × 400 mm  Columns : 800 ×…

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. INTRODUCTION:    Always plan a column layout on a grid. Maintain equal…

Question 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 mode shape: The…

1. Differentiate Static analysis and Dynamic analysis with proper representing pictures  INTRODUCTION:      Structural dynamics is a type of structural analysis which covers the behavior of a structure subjected to dynamic (actions having high acceleration) loading. Dynamic loads include…

Question 1: a) b)  c)  What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate  INTRODUCTION:         The Crack identification in structures by detecting changes in their dynamic behavior has been studied in the past,…

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 INTRODUCTION:   It is a project review software that allows Architecture, Engineering and Construction professionals…

1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. INTRODUCTION:  Dynamo is, quite literally, what you make it. Working with Dynamo may include using the application, either in connection with other Autodesk software or not, engaging a Visual Programming process,…

1) 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 windows in a floor plan layout         …

1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings The HVAC is defined as H-HEATING, V-VENTILATION, AC-AIR CONDITIONING   HVAC  is a system which is used to maintain the temperature ,circulate enough air and lighting to the building with the help of some units HVAC is the…

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 My model represent the Multi-resident apartment Aim:      To build from one Multi-Unit…

1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project INTRODUCTION:      The coordination between models using Revit’s Coordination Monitor and Interference Check tools will provide immediate visual feedback on differences and…

1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? The building code as used as set of standard uniform to the all the structures It protects the construction safety The building code gives modern construction metods They have provide building standards Building code is…

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 draw the Model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level Commands Are used: Architecture Wall Ceiling…

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.     Revit building elements are of three types View elements Model elements Annotate elements Annotation element Datum Elements               BIM is a visual representation of the…

1) From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Aim:     To create the file menu and create a new project Procedure:  First We choose the file tab and click the new   We chooose the Construction or architecture…

IM:    To Create an residential building of the wall at the required dimension. INTRODUCTION: Plans and Sections are different types of drawings used by architects to graphically represent a building design A plan drawing is a drawing on a horizontal plane showing a view from above. An Elevation drawing is drawn…

1. Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. AIM:    To Create an isometric view of the wall at the required dimension. INTRODUCTION: Plans and Sections are different types of drawings used by architects to graphically represent a building design A plan drawing is a drawing on…

1. Create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing. AIM:    To Create a 3D Furniture element in the specific dimension  INTRODUCTION: Plans and Sections are different types of drawings used by architects to graphically represent a building design A plan drawing is…

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.…

1.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 layouts of the Kitchen and provide hatches pattern and use of block COMMAND…

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 draw Architectural Drawings of Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections and also the Structural Drawings of Column, Beam and Footing Plan INTRODUCTION: Architectural and structural drawings are generally considered to be the drawings of steel, wood, concrete and other materials used to construct buildings, ships, planes,…

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 draw the floor plans and sections using the proper dimension…

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. Note: All dimensions are in mm. AIM:    Draw…

Create a column schedule as shown in the figure. Note: Create a column schedule with the help of lines. Also, insert text with the help of Dtext command or Single Line text. Hint: Use font name: romans.shx; Height: 8”, Justify: Left AIM:       Do draw an column as per the dimension and specification.…

1. Residence Plan: Sketch the layout of a residence as shown in the Figure 1. Consider all dimensions as reference to sketch the unit plan. Also the text in the layout are only for reference. Assume the missing dimensions. Also, refer the schedule for size of the doors. AIM:       To draw the given residential…

                                            CHAMFER Introduction:                AutoCAD is computer-aided 2d and 3d designing software which many designing professionals…

                                                 Floor Plan Introduction:      In architecture and building engineering, a floor plan is a technical drawing to scale,…

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Importance of structural drawing:                    i.) Centre line of drawing                   ii.) Footing and column layout with reinforcement details                   iii.)…

INTRODUCTION:        i.) Concrete mix design is the method of finding the precise proportion of cement, sand and aggregates for concrete to achieve the target strength in structures, therefore concrete mix design can be stated as concrete mix in terms of cement: sand: aggregates.      …