AIM: To Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash & M50 grade concrete without Fly ash   INTRODUCTION: 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…

AIM: To sketch a G+1 floor residential plan, according to Vaastu Shastra, to list down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction and also by assuming the sizes of the structural elements (Column, Beam, Slab, etc.,) and to calculate the individual corresponding loads from…

AIM: To create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods, to use the Line tool and circle to create the geometries. TYPES OF COORDINATE SYSTEM Absolute Coordinates Relative rectangular coordinates Relative polar coordinates Direct distance entry. INTRODUCTION The main objective of this challenge…

AIM:  To Creating a Floor plan, Footing detail and Isometric view using AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this assignment is to get in touch with various tools in AutoCAD like the rectangle, polylines, modifications tools like copy, move, offset and modes like snap mode and ortho mode. These tools will…

AIM: DRAFTING OF VARIOUS GEOMETRIES USING CHAMFER, FILLET TOOLS IN AUTOCAD INTRODUCTION: AutoCAD offers various tools to perform different tasks. The various tools which are used for drafting in this project are briefly described here. These tools include: - Modification tools: Chamfer, Fillet, Offset, Rotate, Object snapping,…

AIM: To Create a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet and Utility room plan using AutoCAD INTRODUCTION: AutoCAD offers various tools to perform different tasks. The various tools which are used for drafting in this project are briefly described here. These tools include: - Construction line, fillet, trim and extent,…

AIM: To Create a Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCAD INTRODUCTION: AutoCAD offers various tools to perform different tasks. The various tools which are used for drafting in this project are briefly described here. These tools include: - line, annotation objects, annotation scale and texts. Line Create a…

AIM: To create a Wardrobe detailed drawing, Floor Plan, Kitchen Layout and Column Detail using AutoCAD INTRODUCTION: The main objective of doing this project is to understand in detail about the various dimensioning tools used. The various tools which are used for doing this project is construction line, offset, fillet,…

AIM: To Create a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad INTRODUCTION: The main objective of doing this project is to understand in detail about the various dimensioning tools and leaders used. The various tools which are used for doing this project is Construction line, Offset, FIllet, Rotate,…

PROJECT: Creating an Architectural plan for the provided plot size and develop relevant basic structural drawings AIM: Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details: Plot Size: 60’x20’ (18.3m x6m)  Orientation- Facing East  The drawings included are Architectural drawing…

AIM: Creating Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of standard drawing templates using AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this project to get in touch with various applications of blocks, like creating a block, inserting a block and editing a block. The various tools which was used for doing…

AIM: To create a Kitchen layout, Hatching of Architectural elements and sectional view of an Industrial Building in AutoCad   INTRODUCTION: The main objective of doing this project is to understand in detail about the various options and tools which are used for hatching. The various tools which are used for…

AIM: To create Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this project is to understand about the viewports in Auto CAD. There are two types of viewports in AutoCAD. Model space viewports  and layout space viewports. Viewports are areas that display…

AIM: To Create various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this project is to understand about AutoCAD 3D. AutoCAD is primarily used for generating 2D sketches. While it is possible to create 3D objects, AutoCAD is built around…

AIM: To create 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD. INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this project is to understand about AutoCAD 3D, applying materials and rendering. AutoCAD is primarily used for generating 2D sketches. While it is possible to create 3D objects, AutoCAD is built around a flat,…

AIM:  To create a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCAD INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this project is to understand about to create a Plan in 2D, then convert it into 3D using AutoCAD 3D, applying materials and rendering. AutoCAD is primarily used for generating 2D sketches. While it is possible…

AIM: Introduction to REVIT concepts. INTRODUCTION: Revit is BIM software that brings all architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines into a unified modelling environment, driving more efficient and cost-effective projects. The main objective of this challenge is to understand about the overall layout and…

AIM: To Create Levels, Grids, Layout and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT INTRODUCTION: Revit is BIM software that brings all architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines into a unified modelling environment, driving more efficient and cost-effective projects. The main objective of this challenge…

AIM: To create Walls, Partition walls and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT.   INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this challenge is to  gain knowledge to perform  the following tasks like creation of interior and exterior walls and floors, adding components, placing levels etc. The various tools…

AIM: To create a 3D Celing, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT.   INTRODUCTION: The main objective of this task to understand in depth about creating a ceiling, Roof to a building. To create the Architectural, Structural plans,…

AIM: Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project INTRODUCTION The National Building Code (NBC) is a document that provides guidelines for construction of structures – residential, mercantile, institutional, educational, commercial, assembly, storage spaces or even hazardous buildings.…

 AIM:  To understand the usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT   INTRODUCTION Revit provides several different ways to collaborate with team members who are also using the software. We can link multiple Revit models together, allowing team members to work in context. Through worksharing, users on the same local area network…

 AIM: Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT INTRODUCTION Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool, which can be used by more than one person working on a new project. This is an important feature in collaboration within a project, between projects,…

AIM: Structural analysis of a building using Robot Structural Analysis   TASK 1: HVAC SYSTEMS: HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, and HVAC systems are, effectively, everything from our air conditioner at home to the large systems used in industrial complexes and apartment blocks. A good HVAC…

AIM: Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT   INTRODUCTION: Revit is a database driven 3D modelling software that encompasses information in every element. Using this information rich model (BIM) we can leverage the data in these elements for a great number of goals. We will be looking at how you…

AIM: Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a parametric stadium using Dynamo INTRODUCTION: Dynamo is an open source visual programming language for Revit, written by designers and construction professionals. It is a programming language that allows us to type lines of code; while also creating…

AIM: Usage of Navigation tool, Time liner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork INTRODUCTION: Navisworks allows users to open and combine 3D models, navigate around them in real-time and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances…

AIM:    Identification of Cracks INTRODUCTION: There are two types of failure modes in reinforced concrete beams: flexural failure and shear failure. The former occurs when the imposed load exceeds the flexural capacity of the beam's materials, whereas the latter occurs due to a lack of shear resistance…

AIM: Calculation of Stiffness in Structural elements 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   SOLUTION: The system has the three DOFs shown in Figure. To obtain the…

AIM: To Understand the concepts on Degrees of freedom Question: 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…

AIM: TO understand the concept on positioning of Columns. 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. To describe…

AIM: Conceptual design of a building with columns and shear walls. 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…

Challenge 6 – ETABS modelling of a 25 storey building AIM: To 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…

Challenge 7: Reinforcement Detailing of Beams from ETABS output AIM: To carry out the analysis of the given Etabs model and to design the RCC moment resisting frame. To provide the detailing of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for two continuous beams. To provide the reasons of failure of middle span along grid A.…

CHALLENGE 9: Reinforcement Detailing of Columns from ETABS output QUESTION: 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. 1.3A 2.3B Provide details of longitudinal…

CHALLENGE 10: ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF RCC SHEAR WALL USING SHEAR WALL Question: The ETABs file for a G+6 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC shear walls (shown in the ETABs model). The following challenge deals specifically with the shear wall of size 300x1500 at grid A-11 in the structural model.…

Structural Modelling using Etabs 2018 AIM: To design a structural model on the basis of provisions from IS 1893 and IS 13920 in seismic zone 5. To Run a modal response spectrum analysis and check analysis results of the Etabs model for inter-storey drift requirements, vertical & planar irregularities, minimum shear…

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. AIM: 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.  …

  DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A HOSTEL BUILDING AT GUWAHATI ASSAM   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…

To plan a structural layout and to create grids using TSD PART 1 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…

To model columns for industrial steel structure using TSD Introduction Tekla Structural Designer is an integrated model-based 3D tool for analysis and design (of both concrete and steel members) in multi-material structures. Features include interactive modeling, automated structural analysis and design, drawing,…

To model beams and bracings for industrial steel structures using TSD    AIM: To create beam properties for First floor and to model the beams To create rafter beam on second floor as roof and moment frame action in one direction and add bracings at locations as per the design intent   INTRODUCTION: Rafter:…

AIM: To calculate dead and live load for industrial steel structures and to apply them using TSD Introduction: Tekla Structural Designer is an integrated model-based 3D tool for analysis and design (of both concrete and steel members) in multi-material structures. Features include interactive modeling, automated structural…

To calculate wind load for industrial steel structures and to apply it by using TSD AIM: PART I: To Generate manual wind loading in the design report based IS code as per the following input Basic wind speed = 39m/s Terrain category 2 Based on the above calculation apply the loadings on the model PART II: On a separate…

To Analysis and Design of Steel Structures using TSD AIM: To Summarize the study for the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elements of the model and Based on the analysis to design the members and to outline the thought process in selecting the member sizes along with the foundation design. INTRODUCTION:…

Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code using TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER.   AIM: To analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code using TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. INTRODUCTION: Tekla Structural Designer is an integrated model-based 3D tool for analysis…