Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom

                                                                                   PROJECT                                       ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A G+6 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN BANGALORE   INTRODUCTION:                    With the advancements in software technology, the analysis and design of buildings have become…

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design.    2. What is One – Way slab?    3. What is the value of unit weight of structural steel and soil?    4. Name few sections that can be defined using Properties tab in STAAD Pro.    5. Define Primary Beams. 2. 1.…

1. 1. How will you assign Circular section to column?    2. How will you assign Unit system to a .std model file?    3. What are the parameters to be specified while using “Bay Frame” option?    4. Name few codal standards incorporated in STAAD Pro software.    5. How…

1. 1. Write the steps involved to upload a .std file through web mail?    2. Name the different materials that can be designed using STAAD Pro.    3. Is it possible to capture images in STAAD Pro? If yes how?    4. Name the three ways by which you can create a model.    5. Write…

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A HOSTEL BUILDING AT GUWAHATI ASSAM   Aim: To carryout modelling, analysis, design, and preparation of construction drawings of a G+3 RCC building situated in Guwahati Assam.  Introduction: ETABS is an engineering software product that caters to multi strorey building analysis and…

DESIGN OF SHALLOW FOUNDATION ISOLATED FOOTING   Aim: To design a square footing for a column of size 400x400 using some of the informations such as  The compression axial load for the load combination of (1.5 DL + 1.5 LL) = 2000 KN. The safe soil bearing capacity = 150 KN/m2 at a depth of 2 metres below E.G.L.…

STRUCTURAL MODELLING USING ETABS 2018 Aim: To conceptualize a framing plan layout and then model the given G+7 building situated in zone 5 in Etabs. To develop the structural model that comply with provisions of IS 1893 and IS 13920. To run the modal response spectrum analysis and to check analysis results of the…

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF RCC SHEAR WALLS IN THE MODEL USING ETABS   Aim: To run the anlaysis and design the RCC Shear walls forv the giuven ETABS model. To extract the values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing ratio from the design results. To provide the cross sectional steel…

REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF COLUMNS FROM ETABS OUTPUT   Aim: To run the analysis and design the RCC moment resisting frame of the given ETABS file and to provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns (3A and 3B) from foundation level to terrace level. To sketch the column cross sectional & elevation…

REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF BEAMS FROM ETABS OUTPUT  Aim: To carryout 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. Introduction:…

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT STOREY BUILDINGS FOR SEISMIC FORCES   Aim: To model the buildings from A to K as per the details given below: To to carry out a comparative study of these buildings for seismic forces. Introduction: Every building has a number of natural frequencies at which it offers minimum resistance…

MODELLING OF 25 STOREY BUILDING WITH THE SPECIFIED PROPERTIES USING ETABS   Aim: To model a 25 storey building on ETABS 2018 with the specified structural properties.  To carry out the following exercises: Check if the translational fundamental natural period of vibration in both the x and y direction is approximately…

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A BUILDING WITH COLUMNS AND SHEAR WALLS   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…

CONCEPT OF POSITIONING OF COLUMNS 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 Symmetry    The above two images…

UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPTS ON DEGREES OF FREEDOM 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. Given: The fundamental period…

CALCULATION OF STIFFNESS IN STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS   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  . Stiffness matrix is determined using stiffness matrix method of analysis. Here, the degree of freedom…

Identification of Cracks   What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure? Would you characterize the case as damage or as a failure? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. a) The above figure represents the Flexural cracks developed at the bottom flange of the beam. This failure initiates by cracking…

Usage of Navigation tool , Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork Introduction: Naviswork is a 3D design review package for Microsoft windows. It is used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD etc.. Naviswork allows  users to open and combine…

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. Its a programminglanguage that allows you to type lines of code;  while also creating…

PREPARING SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATION FOR A BUILDING USING REVIT   Introduction: Schedules:  A schedule is a tabular display of information, extracted from the properties of the elements in a project. A schedule can list every instance of the type of element you are scheduling, or it can collapse multiple instances onto…

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A BUILDING USING ROBOT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS   1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings? HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. It is a technology of indoor environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air…

  Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT Introduction Revit enables the project to be completed in a combined effort. Structural engineers that are using Revit and are working with architects using Revit Architecture can directly link to the architectural model. Linking a revit architectural…

    USAGE OF COLLABORATE TOOL IN REVIT Introduction: Revit proides several different ways to collborate with team members who are using the sofware. Several mutiple model can be linked together, allowing team members to work in a context. Through work sharing, users on same local area network (LAN) can work together…

INTRODUCTION TO NATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND STEPS IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT   1. Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ? The National Building Code(NBC) is a document that provides guidelines for construction of structures like residential, merchantile, institutional,…

3D Creation of Ceiling, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT Introduction Inorder to create the ceiling and roof for a building using revit software following steps can be followed: Ceiling: Open revit software --> Architecture tab…

CREATION OF WALLS, PARTITION WALLS AND FLOORS FOR A RESIDENTIAL LAYOUT USING REVIT Introduction: The revit platform for Building Information Modelling is a design and documentation system that supports the design, drawings and schedules required for building project. Bim delivers information about project desgn, scope,…

CREATING LEVELS, GRIDS, LAYOUT AND MODEL ELEMENTS FOR A RESIDENTIAL UNIT USING REVIT   Introduction: The Revit platform for building information modelling is a design and documentation system that supports the design, drawings and schedules required for building project. Revit buiding elements are of three types: Model…

Introduction: Revit is a Building Information Modelling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineeers, mechanical, electrical and plummbing(MEP) engineers, designers and contractors. Revit supports a multidiscipline design process for collaborative design. Its powerful tools lets us to use the intelligent…

PROJECT-2 : CREATING A 3D RENDERD MODEL FOR A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AUTOCAD.   AIM: To create a 3D model of the residential building with a rendered view. PROCEDURE: First step is to create a 2D plan of residential building and need to study the plan and draw. Click 'XL'-V (Verticle line) Command to start…

CREATING 3D ISOMETRIC VIEW OF VARIOUS STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS IN AUTOCAD.   1.AIM: Create a 3D Isometric View of the building with plan and elevation using given figure. PROCEDURE: Creation of 3D model includes following steps: First click 'UNITS' to change the given units in plan. Then click 'REC' rectangle command to start…

CREATING VARIOUS 3D MODELS IN AUTOCAD.   1.AIM: Create a 3D model of furniture element in Autocad. PROCEDURE: Creation of 3D models include following steps:  First Click 3D modeling view in setting. Then Change 'UNITS' as per given in drawing. Click '3D view' in right corner of the element. Click 'LINE' and draw…

AIM: TO CREATE THE TEMPLATES AS SHOWN IN GIVEN FIGURES. INTRODUCTION: following steps to be followwd; Create a layout plan and section AA of the project in challenge- 7 , then using template tutorial 'mArch.dwt' in ascale as given in figure create drawing. Use the 'MV' command to create the viewport of the size as shown…

CREATING KITCHEN LAYOUT,HATCHING OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS AND SECTIONAL VIEW OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN AUTOCAD. 1.AIM : To create the layouts of the kitchen and provide hatches patterns. INTRODUCTION:  Create the layouts of the kitchen and provide the hatches patterns , also use blocks where ever required. Steps:…

PROJECT 1 : CREATE AN ARCHITECTURAL PLAN FOR THE PROVIDED SIZE AND DEVELOP RELEVANT BASIC STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS. AIM: To design and draft a layout of a residential building within a plot size of 60'x20' facing east. The drawing must include the following: Architectural Drawing ( Floor plan , elevations and section ). Structural…

AIM : To Create the given templates by using autocad. PROCEDURE : 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 where ever required. After creating the block you need to save it as block with names : custom1,titleblock and custom-titleblock,respectively.…

AIM : To Create the layoutplan ,section, and elevation by using autocad. PROCEDURE : In this drawing we create a layout plan drawing using various commands. Now we can see the command used for this drawing as step by step. Steps :  We create a layoutdrawing given which consists of elevation , plan,and with section.…

AIM : To Create the cabinet drawing by using autocad. PROCEDURE : 1.CABINET DRAWING : In this drawing we create a cabinet drawing using various commands. Now we can see the command used for this drawing as step by step. Steps :  We create a Cabinet drawing  which consists of elevation , plan,and with section.…

AIM : To Create the cloumn shedule by using autocad. PROCEDURE : 1.COLUMN SHEDULE: In this drawing we create a Column shedule. Now we can see the command used for this drawing as step by step. Steps :  Column shedule is created with the help of lines. Also insert text with help of DTEXT command or single line text.…

AIM : To Create the plan , Residential Layout, seating plan, toilet and utility room plan by using autocad. PROCEDURE : 1.RESIDENTIAL LAYOUT PLAN : In this drawing we create a residence layout plan. Now we can see the command used for this drawing as step by step. Steps :  First we need to study the plan and get to…

AIM : To create the drafting of various geometrics using Champer,fillet tool by using AUTOCAD. PROICEDURE : Q-1 : UNIT USED IS DECIMAL :- In this drawing we create a simple drawing. Now we can see the command used for drawing as step by step. Steps : First check the dimensions as we start before a line. Next start with…

AIM : To Create the plan , footing details and isometric view by using AUTOCAD. PROCEDURE: Q-1: CROSSECTION OF FOUNDATION FOR LOAD BEARING WALL. In this drwaing we create a C/S of foundation details for load bearing wall. Now we can see the command used for this drawing as step by step.    Steps: First check…

AIM : TO CREATE THE DIFFERENT GEOMETRIES USING VARIOUS CO-ORDINATE SYSTEMS WITH THE HELP OF LINE TOOL AND CIRCLE TOOL IN AUTOCAD. INTRODUCATION : Autocad is a most commonly used drafting software , presently it is used in almost every field, in this project also iam using autocad to drasft geometries with the help of line…

  AIM: To sketch a plan of G+1 floor residential building according to vaastu shastra and listing down the names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the construction.  INTRODUCTION TO VAASTU SHASTRA:-   Vaastu shastra :- Vaastu shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and acts…

1.The concrete mix design foe M35 grade concrete with fly ash : Aim : TO CALCULATE THE MIX DESIGN FOR M35 GRADE CONCRETE WITH FLY ASH. INTRODUCTION :          Each ingredients used in the concrete mix design is tested for its quality. the aggregates with good strength , shape, specific gravity,and…