Week 2 Challenge

  Q1.Create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1 ANS : AIM : To create column properties for different types of pedestal members and model in the grids created as per the assignment 1 PROCEDURE : Open the Tekla file created in assignment 1   Levels…

Q1.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 ANS : AIM : To summarize the user interface in…

 THE STRUCTURAL MODEL OF PROJECT 1 FRAMING FOR PRIMARY BEAM. FRAMING FOR SECONDRY BEAM  MEMBER DFINITION OF STEEL SECTION BY IMPORTING DECK PROFILE USING COMFLOUR MANUAL. IMPOSED LOAD= 3 KN/M2 SUPER IPOSED DEAD = 2.5 KN/M2  FROM COMFLOUR TABLE, PROVIDE , DOUBLE SPAN, THICKNESS = 1.00 MM SPAN =2.26 =…

A 30 - 40hr project on modelling, analysis & design of a state-of-the-art tall building using ETABS software. Key Highlights: a. Modelling To comprehend the architectural plan provided by the architect and look-out for the key information from the drawings. Import the architectural floor plan (provided by the architect)…

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 have cross…

1.Design a Warehouse Building located in Chennai using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows: Width  30m Length 50m Eave Height 9m Bay spacing 6m Soil type Medium Safe Bearing Capacity 200 kN/m2 Roof slope 1 in 12 Assume suitable sections for structural elements. Follow IS800:2007, IS1893…

  Design a multi-storey Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows:      Building floors G + 6 + R Plan dimension B = 25m ,  L = 16m Storey Height h = 3.5m Soil  Hard soil Use Residential Purpose Safe Bearing Capacity…

Design a multi-storey Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. The specification must be as follows:      Building floors G + 6 + R Plan dimension B = 25m ,  L = 16m Storey Height h = 3.5m Soil  Hard soil Use Residential Purpose Safe Bearing Capacity 180 kN/m2…

Q1.1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. ANS : The primary load cases to be considered for design are Dead Load Live load / Imposed load Wind Load Snow load Earthquake load   Q1.2. What is One – Way slab? ANS : The one-way slab is a slab, which is supported by parallel walls or beams,…

Q1.1. How will you assign Circular section to column? ANS : Go to properties in that select define property select circle and give the radius for the member and assign the defined circle to the member created     Q1.2. How will you assign Unit system to a .std model file? ANS : While creating a model go to unit…

Q1.1. Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail? ANS : Open the STAAD.Pro software and click on Share which is at the left side of the screen and click on send mail and select the File name by clicking on the browse and select files by name and send the mail the by clicking send mail Q1.2. Name the…

ANS : AIM : To design and analyze od G + 3 hostel building Guwahati Assam by Etabs and safe software PROCEDURE : Step 1 : DATA REQUIRED FOR ETABS ANALYSIS Consider the supports as pinned support and story height as Base + 5 story + Mumty Column size as 450 x 650 mm, Beam size as 400 x 500 mm, Slab thickness as 150 mm and…

Q1. 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. ANS : AIM : To analyze and design the isolated footing from week 11 challenge using SAFE and to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculation PROCEDURE…

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…

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, from foundation to terrace level. Sketch the…

Challenge 7 – Detailed design of concrete buildings -1 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.        …

Effect of stiffness on T: Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings E & F as well as G & H. Why is there a marginal or significant difference in the fundamental natural periods? Effect of mass on T: Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings H, J and K. Have the buildings become more flexible or stiff due…

Challenge 6 – 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. Structural Element Sizes  Beams…

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. ANS : Symmetry By observing the given plan if we cut the symmetry at…

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…

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

Q1.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 ANS : AIM : To export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks cache file PROCEDURE : Step 1 : Install…

Q1.What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a. Observations Concrete is crushed and the reinforcement is exposed Concrete spalled beyond the reinforcement which may be the sign of rupture Beam top portion looks safe because of the flange advantage of…

Q1.Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve. ANS : AIM : To create a set of sinusoidal points, a curve and a surface out of the curve using dynamo PROCEDURE : Step 1 : Open the Revit software in that select architectural template file Go to manage tab select…

Q1. 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         …

Q1.What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings ANS : HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC refers to the different systems used for moving air between indoor and outdoor areas, along with heating and cooling both residential and commercial buildings. They are 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 ANS : From the above option I will select OFFICE BUILDING 2) Assume reasonable assumptions…

Q1. Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project ANS :  AIM : To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project. PROCEDURE : STEP 1 : Open REVIT software and in that open Architectural template Save the file by giving appropriate…

Q1. Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? ANS : BUILDING CODE : Building code is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and non-building structures. Codes expresses all aspects of construction including structural integrity,…

Q1. 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 ANS :  AIM : To model a ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first floor level of the residential unit project of week 3 PROCEDURE :…

Q1. 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…

Q1. What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Ans : Building information modeling, sometimes known as building design, generates a 3D representation of a physical structure and all of its characteristics. BIM Software products are frequently used in the architecture…

Q1. From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately Ans:  AIM : To create a new project using the file menu and name the project appropriately PROCEDURE : STEP 1 : Open Revit Software STEP 2 : Click on new and select…

AIM : To create a 3 dimensional model of the residential building with a rendered view.   PROCEDURE : STEP 1: Open the AutoCAD file and go to setting and set the user interface to 3D Modelling STEP 2 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as decimal and precision as 0 In Insertion scale…

Q1 AIM : To create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation given. PROCEDURE : STEP 1 : Open AutoCAD application and go to settings and change the User interface to 3D modelling  STEP 2 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as engineering and precision as 0'0" In…

Q1 AIM : To create a 3D Furniture element as shown in the Figure. Assume dimensions which are missing. PROCEDURE : STEP 1 : Open the New AutoCAD file, go to settings and change GUI to 3D modelling STEP 2 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as Engineering and precision as 0'0" In Insertion…

Q1. AIM : To 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…

Q1 AIM : To draw the kitchen layout as shown in figure PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as decimal and precision as 0 In Insertion scale set unit as Millimetres STEP 2 : Type dimension style manager or D in the command box and press enter Modify primary units as decimal…

Q1 AIM : To Create the templates as shown in Figures.  PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type L or line in the command box and press enter Draw the table as per the given figure   STEP 2 : Type DTEXT  in the command box and press enter Add the text where ever required STEP 3 : Type B or block in the command box and…

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

AIM : To draw the plan as shown in figure PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as decimal and precision as 0 In Insertion scale set unit as Millimetres STEP 2 : Type dimension style manager or D in the command box and press enter Modify primary units as decimal and precision…

Q1 AIM : To draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in figure PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as decimal and precision as 0 In Insertion scale set unit as Millimetres STEP 2 : Type dimension style manager or D in the command box and press enter Modify…

Q1 AIM : To create a column schedule as given by using AutoCAD PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type unit or UN in the command box and press enter Set type of unit as engineering and precision as 0’0” In Insertion scale set unit as inches STEP 2 : Type line or L in the command box and press enter Using line command draw…

Q1 AIM : To draw the given figure using AutoCAD PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type drafting setting or OS in the command box and press enter open snap and grid setting Change snap spacing to 1 Change grid spacing to 1 Change major line every grid line to 5 Turn off adaptive grid and turn on display grid beyond limits  STEP…

Q1 AIM : To draw the given figure using AutoCAD PROCEDURE STEP 1 : Type drafting setting or OS in the command box and press enter open snap and grid setting Change snap spacing to 1 Change grid spacing to 1 Change major line every grid line to 5 Turn off adaptive grid and turn on display grid beyond limits  STEP…

Q1. C1 AIM : To draw the figure C1 in AutoCAD PROCEDURE Type rectangle or rec in command box and press enter Specify first corner point : 1,1 and press enter Specify other corner point : @0.9,0.25 and press enter Type polyline or pl in command box and press enter Specify start point: 1.2,1.25 and press enter…

AIM To create geometries using all the Co-ordinate system  1. ABSOLUTE CO-ORDINATE SYSTEM 2. RELATIVE RECTANGULAR CO-ORDINATE SYSTEM 3. RELATIVE POLAR CO-ORDINATE SYSTEM 4. DIRECT DISTANCE ENTRY INTRODUCTION Open the AUTOCAD application Start new drawing Set units Start the challenge by using line and circle command…

1) 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. 2) Also, assume the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and accordingly calculate the individual corresponding loads from…

Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash Aim : Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash. Procedure : Step 1 - Stipulation for proportioning a) Grade designation : M35 b) Type of cement : OPC 43 grade conforming to IS 8112 c) Type of mineral admixture : Fly ash conforming to IS 3812(part…